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

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 vs Brandon Royval

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 vs Brien Ortega

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.

Daniel Zellhuber v Francisco Prado fight preview

Daniel Zellhuber vs Francisco Prado

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. Bovada lists Prado as the sportsbook underdog with odds of +225.

Raul Rosas Jr. v Ricky Turcios fight preview

Raul Rosas Jr. vs Ricky Turcios

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 Bovada.

Yazmin Jauregui v Sam Hughes fight preview

Yazmin Jauregui vs Sam Hughes

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.

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