UFC Mexico: Brandon Moreno is favorite against Brandon Royval in the main fight

B. Moreno performing for the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @theassassinbaby

After almost five years, Ultimate arrives in Mexico City and moves Saturday night (24) with a card full of great fights. Captained by the rematch between Brandon Moreno e Brandon royval: UFC Mexico features 13 fights, with four Brazilians involved.

In the main fight of the night, Brandon Moreno is the big favorite to beat Royval for the second time and qualify for the chance to regain the flyweight belt (up to 56,7 kg) against the current champion Alexandre pantoja.

Brandon Moreno (R$ 1,34) x Brandon Royval (R$ 3,33)

Brandon Moreno is a former flyweight champion and a highlight of the UFC Mexico (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

Dethroned by Alexandre pantoja in June 2023, Brandon Moreno returns to the octagon and counts on the support of the Mexican fans to guarantee a new chance to fight for the title. The former champion is the favorite and enters with odds of R$1,34.

On the other side, seeking revenge for the defeat suffered in 2020 and also with an eye on a new chance to fight for the title, Royval enters as an underdog in the UFC Mexico. The North American's victory returns the bettor R$3,33 for each real wagered.

Cristian Quinonez (R$ 2,39) x Raoni Barcelos (R$ 1,57)

Raoni barcelos is favorite in UFC Mexico (Photo: Playback / Instagram)

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Bantamweight veteran (up to 61,2 kg), Raoni barcelos He is going through a terrible phase in his career, with four defeats in his last five fights, but that doesn't stop him from entering as a favorite in the UFC Mexico. The Brazilian appears with odds of R$1,57.

On the other side, Christian Quinonez He is also coming off a defeat and is considered an underdog to face the Brazilian. The odds for the Mexican to win are R$2,39.

Jesus Santos Aguilar (R$ 2,08) x Mateus Bocão (R$ 1,72)

Mateus Bocão takes action in the UFC Mexico (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

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One of the three representatives of Chute Boxe Diego Lima at UFC Mexico, Mateus Bocão enters as favorite in the duel against Jesus Aguilar, despite not having won in Ultimate yet. In case of victory, the Brazilian returns to the bettor R$ 1,72 for each real wagered.

On the other side, Jesus Santos Aguilar fights at home and is looking for his second victory in a row, but he is the underdog, with odds of R$2,08.

Edgar Chairez (R$ 1,23) x Daniel Miojo (R$ 4,05)

Edgar Chairez (left) and Daniel Miojo (dir.) after 'no contest' in Night UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @UFCEspañol)

Under pressure from five fights without victory in Ultimate, Daniel Miojo once again measure forces with Edgar Chairez following the controversial 'No Contest' in September last year. This time, the Brazilian is a big underdog, paying R$4,05 for every real bet.

Also looking for the first victory in the organization, Edgar Chairez appears with broad favoritism in the UFC Mexico, with odds of R$1,23.

Victor Altamirano (R$ 3,35) x Lipe Detona (R$ 1,33)

Charles of the Bronx beside Lip Detona. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @lipedetonacb

UFC Mexico technical sheet and odds

Order date: February 24rd, 2024

Open Hours: From 21pm (Brasília time)

Location: Mexico City Arena, Mexico City, Mexico

How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE In real time, UFC Fight Pass (entire card) online

MAIN CARD (00pm Brasília time)

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Brandon Moreno (R$ 1,34) x Brandon royval ($ 3,33)

Featherweight (up to 56,7 kg): Yair Rodriguez (R$ 1,70) x Brian ortega ($ 2,18)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Daniel Zellhuber (R$ 1,39) x Francisco Prado (R$ 3,04)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Raúl Rosas Jr. (R$ 1,42) x Ricky Turcios (R$ 2,90)

Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Yazmin Jauregui (R$ 1,14) x Sam Hughes ($ 5,76)

PRELIMINARY CARD (21pm Brasília time)

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Manuel Torres (R$ 1,57) x Chris Duncan (R$ 2,43)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Christian Quinonez (R$ 2,39) x Raoni barcelos ($ 1,57)

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Jesus Santos Aguilar (R$ 2,08) x Mateus Bocão (R$ 1,72)

Flyweights (up to 56,7 kg): Edgar Chairez (R$ 1,23) x Daniel Miojo ($ 4,05)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Claudio Puelles placeholder image (R$ 2,70) x fares ziam ($ 1,46)

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Ronaldo Rodriguez (R$ 1,82) x Denys Bondar (R$ 1,94)

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Victor Altamirano (R$ 3,35) x Lip Detona ($ 1,33)

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Erik Silva (R$ 4,91) x Muhammadjon Naimov (R$ 1,18)