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BRANDON ROYVAL WINNNNNNNS ❗
Got the win on short notice 😤@BrandonRoyval wins the #UFCMexico main event by split decision! pic.twitter.com/wsYdXGxBZN — UFC (@ufc) February 25, 2024
FINAL ROUND
The decisive round begins and it is defined who will win the fight and the title opportunity
FOURTH ROUND
ROYVAL LOOKS FOR THE TAKEDOWN AND IT IS PERHAPS THE BEST ROUND OF THE NIGHT FOR HIM.
AS FOR THE ACTION, THE VISITOR'S FIGHTER HAD HIS BEST PERFORMANCE OF THE NIGHT.
FOURTH ROUND
En total se han enfrentado 110 veces, de las cuales el Ajax ganó 65 veces, el AZ ganó 24 veces y empataron otras 21 veces.
En su último encuentro el AZ Alkmaar ganó 2-1
THIRD ROUND
Royval looks for the KO with the left straight, but Moreno imposes his defense.
For the moment this round has image of study and rest.
SECOND ROUND
Another round ends with good feelings for Brandon Moreno. The local fighter has managed to land important right hands and make his opponent wobble
SECOND ROUND
BRANDON MORENO ATTACKS WITH A TREMENDOUS RIGHT HAND AND ROYVAL DOESN'T GO DOWN. GREAT ASSAULT OF THE MEXICAN
FIRST ROUND
The first round of the fight ends, for the moment there is no advantage for either fighter. It has been a study round
FIRST ROUND
Moreno looks for Royval, but the latter tries to maintain a firm and at times elusive defense. With low kicks he pushes Royval away
MORENO VS ROYVAL BEGINS ✔
Both fighters are already in the octagon and the main event of UFC Fight Night Mexico begins.
MORENO VS ROYVAL TALE OF THE TAPE 2🤓
ORTEGA WINSSSSSSSSSSS 👀
ORTEGA WINS THE FIGHT IN THE THIRD ROUND BY WAY OF SUBMISSION
RODRIGUEZ VS ORTEGA HAS ARRIVE
A rematch we've ALL been waiting for 👀@PanteraUFC vs @BrianTCity
[ #UFCMexico | LIVE on @ESPNPlus ] pic.twitter.com/eWpQmgySeq — UFC (@ufc) February 25, 2024
I´TS TIME TO THE FIRST MAIN EVENT😎
The time has come for Yair "Pantera" Rodriguez (Mexico) vs Brian Ortega (United States) - Featherweight
Are you awake?
Are you ready?
GOLDEN BOOOOOOOOOOY WINNINGGGG
Daniel Golden boy Zellhuber defeated Argentina's Francisco Prado and we are getting closer and closer to the end of the night
ROSAS JR VS TURCIOS HAS BEEN CANCELED❗
The Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Ricky Turcios fight has been canceled. According to UFC commentator Brendan Fitzgerald, Rosas Jr. began showing symptoms early Saturday that indicated he might not be able to fight.
#UFCMexico Official Update: Raul Rosas Jr. vs Ricky Turcios has been cancelled due to an Rosas Jr. illness.
— UFC News (@UFCNews) February 25, 2024
All Fight Results ➡️: https://t.co/MR7CK0Mrhn
YAZMIN'S TREMENDOUS VICTORY
Mexico's Yazmin Jauregui emerged victorious in her bout against Sam Hughes in the first women's fight of the night
Unanimous for Yazmin 👏
— UFC (@ufc) February 25, 2024
She's back in the win column after #UFCMexico 🇲🇽 pic.twitter.com/fDPl05Zk0B
TORREEEEEEEEES WIN!!!!!
Manuel Torres defeated Scotland's Chris Duncan in the opening light heavyweight fight of the season
EL LOCO GETS IT DONE 🤯
— UFC (@ufc) February 25, 2024
Manuel Torres gets the 14th first round finish of his career #UFCMexico pic.twitter.com/6oaaLCfQPa
MAIN CARD
As of this moment, the main event of the night begins at UFC Fight Night Mexico
SIXTH ROUND OF THE PRELIMINARIES❗
Raoni Barcelos gets the submission over Cristian Quiñones and gets the win
FIFTH ROUND OF THE PRELIMINARIES ❗
Flyweight: Edgar Chairez defeated Daniel Lacerda by submission;
FIRST FINISH OF THE NIGHT FOR MEXICO 🇲🇽
— UFC (@ufc) February 25, 2024
Ronaldo Rodriguez gets the tap in his Octagon debut at #UFCMexico pic.twitter.com/6AzZzPrhXT
FOURTH ROUND OF THE PRELIMINARIES ❗
Incredibly, Frenchman Farés Ziam defeated Peruvian Claudio Puelles after a split decision
THIRD ROUND OF THE PRELIMINARIES ❗
Ronaldo Rodriguez defeated the Ukrainian Denys Bondar by submission. The Mexican got a necklock that the European could not withstand.
FIRST FINISH OF THE NIGHT FOR MEXICO 🇲🇽
— UFC (@ufc) February 25, 2024
Ronaldo Rodriguez gets the tap in his Octagon debut at #UFCMexico pic.twitter.com/6AzZzPrhXT
SECOND ROUND OF THE PRELIMINARIES ❗
Felipe Dos Santos defeated Victor Altamirano by split decision. Dos Santos connected some high kicks, but Altamirano was strong in defense and response with uppercut
FIRST ROUND OF THE PRELIMINARIES❗
Muhammad Naivov defeats Erik Silva after a KTO in the first round. The Venezuelan fighter suffered an injury which is developing information
This night 😍
MEXICO IS READY
#UFCMexico is LIVE 🚨
Tune in NOW on @ESPNPlus 🇲🇽 pic.twitter.com/6iiiOtECRb — UFC (@ufc) February 25, 2024
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What time is UFC Fight Night Brandon Moreno vs Brandon Royval?
This is the start time for UFC Fight Night Brandon Moreno vs Brandon Royval, Saturday, February 24, 2024 in various countries:
Argentina: 00:15 AM
Bolivia: 11:15 PM
Brazil: 00:15 AM
Chile: 00:15 AM
Colombia: 10:15 PM
Ecuador: 10:15 PM
USA: 10:15 PM
Spain: 4:15 AM
Mexico: 21:15 PM
Paraguay: 11:15 PM
Peru: 11:15 PM
Uruguay: 00:15 AM
Venezuela: 11:15 PM
UFC Fight Night Mexico Schedule
Main
Brandon Moreno vs. Brandon Royval; flyweight
Yair Rodriguez vs. Brian Ortega; featherweight
Daniel Zellhuber vs. Francisco Pardo; lightweight
Raul Rosas Jr. vs. Ricky Turcios; bantamweight
Yazmin Jauregui vs. Sam Hughes; strawweight
Manuel Torres vs. Chris Duncan; lightweight
Preliminaries
Cristian Quiñonez vs. Raoni Barcelos; bantamweight
Jesus Aguilar vs. Mateus Mendonca; flyweight
Edgar Chairez vs. Daniel Lacerda; flyweight
Claudio Puelles vs. Fares Ziam; light flyweight
Victor Altamirano vs. Felipe Dos Santos; flyweight
Erik Silva vs. Muhammad Naimov; featherweight
Predictions
According to the American bookmakers, the favorite to win is Brandon Moreno, who is the current former champion and #1 in the Featherweight category. For Royval the odds are higher.
The Main Event
Former flyweight champion Brandon Moreno will attempt to defeat Brandon Royval in the main event of UFC Mexico Fight Night. The winner will get a title shot.
The fight will consist of five rounds, where the winner will likely become the favorite for the next title shot in a division that has current champion Alexandre Pantoja, who has held the title since mid-2023.
Brandon Royval Record
Brandon Royval
Height 1.75 m
Weight 57 kg
Brandon Moreno Record
Brandon Moreno
Height 1.7 m
Weight 57 kg
#1 Flyweight
Arena
The Arena Ciudad de México is an entertainment venue located in the Azcapotzalco district of Mexico City, Mexico. It is used to organize diverse events such as concerts, sporting events, circuses, private and cultural events, conventions, among others. It is operated by Zignia, a subsidiary of Avalanz. It was inaugurated on February 25, 2012, and currently has a maximum capacity for 22,300 spectators.
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