Under the eyes of Pantoja, Moreno and Royval compete for a chance at the title in the main fight of UFC Mexico

Brandon Moreno (left) and Brandon royval face each other in UFC Mexico. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc

Looking for another chance at the flyweight title (up to 56,7kg.), Brandon Moreno e Brandon royval perform the main fight of the UFC Mexico this Saturday (24). Appointed by the champion Alexandre pantoja As the next challengers to the throne, the athletes face each other for the second time in a five-round duel. Favorite in the bookmakers, the Mexican was the winner in the first meeting.

Another representative from Mexico, Yair Rodriguez returns to the octagon with public support and faces Brian ortega for the second time in his career. Inactive since an injury suffered against the Mexican in July 2022, 'T-City' as he is known, seeks to return to the path of victories after suffering two consecutive setbacks. His last victory was in 2020, when he defeated 'Korean zombie'. Protagonists of the penultimate fight of the event, the athletes will have a duel valid for five rounds, in the featherweight division (up to 65,7kg).

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Raoni Barcelos and Chute Boxe Diego Lima squad at UFC Mexico

With four Brazilian representatives, the event will feature the return of Raoni barcelos, who is going through a delicate phase in his career. At 36 years old, the athlete who performs in the bantamweight category (up to 61,2kg) has won just one of the last five fights he has had in Ultimate. Despite this fact, the Rio native is seen as a slight favorite for the fight against Cristian Quiñonez.

Team Chute Boxe Diego Lima at UFC Mexico (1)

Lip Detona (left), Daniel Miojo (center) and Mateus Bocão (bottom right) together with Chute Boxe Diego Lima. (Photo: Reproduction/ Advisory)

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training partners Charles of the Bronx and pupils of Diego Lima, three Chute Boxe athletes will perform this Saturday (24). First to climb into the octagon, Felipe dos Santos, known as 'Lip Detona' will have a second chance to win in the organization in a duel against Victor Altamirano. Recently arrived at Ultimate, the athlete is one of the biggest favorites in the event.

Two fights later, Daniel Miojo will have the chance to redeem himself against Edgar Cháirez after their first meeting ended without result. In a very delicate phase, the Brazilian has not won since he debuted in the UFC in 2021. Since then there have been four defeats and one 'no contest'.

Team Chute Boxe Diego Lima at UFC Mexico (2)

Chute Boxe Diego Lima has three representatives in UFC Mexico (Photo: Reproduction/Advisory)

Last Chute Boxe athlete to perform, Matt Mendonça will have to live up to favoritism before Jesus Aguilar. Just like his training partner, 'Bocão' is not having a good time in Ultimate and needs to have his hand raised in front of the Mexican.

Moreno and Royval seek revenge against Pantoja

Nicknamed 'my children' in speech Alexandre pantoja, Brandon Moreno e Brandon royval Together, they have accumulated five defeats against the current flyweight champion. Seeking to avenge the harsh setbacks, the fighters express anxiety about sharing the octagon with a Brazilian again after being warned by the Rio native that the winner will compete for the title.

Expecting to be announced as the protagonist of the UFC 301, Pantoja will defend the belt for the second time in Rio de Janeiro. The event is scheduled to take place on May 4, two months after the duel between the Mexican and the North American.