UFC Mexico City main card preview, fight info and betting picks

UFC Mexico City Moreno vs Royval is set for February 24, 2024. See the leading MMA picks, UFC odds, and betting preview here for the Main Card.

Sports Betting Tips

by Jackson Byrne

February 23, 2024

Brandon Moreno vs Brandon Royval Latest Odds & Fight Info
Main Event odds	Moreno -285.71 at Nags.bet \| Royval +220 at Nags.bet
When	Saturday, February 24 – main card from 9pm CST
Where	Arena CDMX – Mexico City, Mexico
Watch Live	ESPN+ (US), BT Sport (UK), ESPN (AU), UFC Fight Pass

UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2 is set to electrify fans on Saturday, February 24, starting at 9pm CST, live from Arena CDMX in Mexico City. The event promises a lineup filled with North American talent, cheered on by an enthusiastic local crowd.

Brandon Moreno v Brandon Royval fight analysis

Brandon Moreno

Brandon Royval

21-7-2	MMA record	15-7-0
30	Age	31
5’7″	Height	5’9″
136lbs	Weight	124.5lbs
70″	Reach	68″
Mexico	Nationality	United States

Brandon Moreno and Brandon Royval will vie for another tilt at the silverware in a rematch of their 2020 contest. See the full betting preview and picks for the headliner fight here.

Yair Rodriguez v Brian Ortega fight preview

Yair Rodriguez

Brien Ortega

18-4-0	MMA record	15-3-0
31	Age	33
5’11”	Height	5’8″
145lbs	Weight	145lbs
71″	Reach	69″
Mexico	Nationality	United States

Yair Rodriguez looks to reclaim his standing after a defeat in his bid for the featherweight title, facing Brian Ortega in a highly anticipated rematch. Rodriguez, with a 16-4-0 record, aims to leverage the support of the home crowd and demonstrate his comprehensive MMA abilities.

Brien Ortega, holding a 15-3-0 record, returns to the Octagon after a hiatus, eager to prove his mettle and leverage his exceptional submission skills despite a slight reach disadvantage.

Brian Ortega to win

+125 @
Nags.bet

Daniel Zellhuber v Francisco Prado fight preview

Daniel Zellhuber

Francisco Prado

14-1-0	MMA record	12-1-0
24	Age	21
6’1″	Height	5’11”
155lbs	Weight	145lbs
77″	Reach	69″
Mexico	Nationality	Argentina

Daniel Zellhuber, with a 14-1-0 record, faces Francisco Prado in a bout that pits the Mexican’s reach and striking against the Argentinian’s aggression and power. Zellhuber’s impressive eight-inch reach advantage could be key in controlling the fight’s pace and distance.

Francisco Prado, at 12-1-0, brings a balanced record of knockouts and submissions, making him a formidable opponent. Nags.bet lists Prado as the sportsbook underdog with odds of +225.

Francisco Prado to win

+225 @
Nags.bet

Raul Rosas Jr. v Ricky Turcios fight preview

Raul Rosas Jr.

Ricky Turcios

8-1-0	MMA record	12-3-0
19	Age	39
5’9″	Height	5’9″
135lbs	Weight	135lbs
67″	Reach	71″
New Mexico	Nationality	United States

The young phenom Raul Rosas Jr., with an 8-1-0 record, looks to assert his wrestling dominance against Ricky Turcios, who comes into the fight with a 13-3-0 record. Rosas Jr., known for his grappling prowess, faces Turcios, a volume striker with a knack for enduring battles to the scorecards. This fight presents a classic striker versus grappler matchup, with Rosas Jr. favored to win by submission, carrying odds of +250 on Nags.bet.

Raul Rosas Jr. by submission

+250 @
Nags.bet

Yazmin Jauregui v Sam Hughes fight preview

Yazmin Jauregui

Sam Hughes

10-1-0	MMA record	8-5-0
24	Age	31
5’3″	Height	5’5″
115lbs	Weight	115lbs
64″	Reach	64.5″
Mexico	Nationality	United States

Yazmin Jauregui seeks to bounce back from her first professional loss as she takes on Sam Hughes in a strawweight contest. Jauregui, with a 10-1-0 record, is known for her striking power and will aim to utilize her aggressive style against Hughes, who has shown resilience and versatility in her recent performances. Hughes, holding an 8-5-0 record, will look to utilize her volume striking and submission skills to secure an upset.