UFC presented a Fight Night event from Mexico on February 24, 2024. The show aired from Mexico City Arena in Mexico City, Mexico. The main event of the show was a flyweight rematch between Brandon Moreno and Brandon Royval.

EVENT INFO

Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
Date: February 24, 2024
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Venue: Mexico City Arena
Start Time: 7:00 PM EST
Network: ESPN+

FIGHT CARD

Main Card

Main Event: Brandon Moreno vs Brandon Royval

Result: Brandon Royval won via split decision(48-47, 48-47, 46-49) – Flyweight bout
Division/title: Flyweight
Referee: Herb Dean
Weigh-In: Brandon Moreno(126 lbs), Brandon Royval(126 lbs)
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Co-Main Event: Yair Rodriguez vs Brian Ortega

Result: Brian Ortega won via submission(arm triangle) at 0:58 in round 3
Division/title: Featherweight
Referee: Marc Goddard
Weigh-In: Yair Rodriguez(146 lbs) vs Brian Ortega(146 lbs)

Daniel Zellhuber vs Francisco Prado

Result: Daniel Zellhuber won via unanimous decision(29-28, 29-28, 30-27)- Lightweight bout
Division/title: Lightweight
Referee: Mike Beltran
Weigh-In: Daniel Zellhuber(156 lbs), Francisco Prado(156 lbs)
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Yazmin Jauregui vs Sam Hughes

Result: Yazmin Jauregui won via unanimous decision(30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Division/title: Women’s Strawweight
Referee: Herb Dean
Weigh-In: Yazmin Jauregui(115 lbs), Sam Hughes(115 lbs)
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Manuel Torres vs Chris Duncan

Result: Manuel Torres won via submission at 1:46 in round 1
Division/title: Lightweight
Referee: Mike Beltran
Weigh-In: Manuel Torres(155 lbs), Chris Duncan(156 lbs)

Prelims

Cristian Quiñonez vs Raoni Barcelos

Result: Raoni Barcelos won via submission at 2:56 in round 3
Division/title: Bantamweight
Referee: Bladimir Puga
Weigh-In: Cristian Quiñonez(135 lbs), Raoni Barcelos(135 lbs)
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Jesús Aguilar vs Mateus Mendonça

Result: Jesus Aguilar won via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Division/title: Flyweight
Referee: Fernando Salas
Weigh-In: Jesús Aguilar(126 lbs) vs Mateus Mendonça(126 lbs)
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Edgar Cháirez vs Daniel Lacerda

Result: Edgar Chairez won via submission at 2:18 in round 2
Division/title: 131 lbs Catchweight
Referee: Marc Goodard
Weigh-In: Edgar Cháirez(131 lbs) Daniel Lacerda(127 lbs)
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Claudio Puelles vs Fares Ziam

Result: Farès Ziam won via split decision(30-27, 29-28, 28-29)
Division/title: Lightweight
Referee: Herb Dean
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Luis Rodriguez vs Denys Bondar

Result: Ronaldo Rodríguez won via submission at 4:59 in round 2
Division/title: Flyweight
Referee: Mike Beltran
Weigh-In: Luis Rodriguez(126 lbs), Denys Bondar(126 lbs)

Victor Altamirano vs Felipe dos Santos

Result: Felipe dos Santos won via split decision(29-28, 29-28, 27-30)
Division/title: Flyweight
Referee: Bladimir Puga
Weigh-In: Victor Altamirano(125 lbs) vs Felipe dos Santos(125 lbs)
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Muhammad Naimov vs Erik Silva

Result: Muhammad Naimov won via TKO(leg injury) at 0:44 in round 1
Division/title: Featherweight
Referee: Fernando Salas
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CANCELED BOUT

Amir Albazi vs Brandon Moreno (Albazi pulled out due to injury)
Raul Rosas Jr. vs Ricky Turcios (Rosas had to pull out of bout due to illness on the day of the event)

EVENT NOTES

On November 20, ESPN Deportes’ Carlos Legaspi reported that Edgar Cháirez and Daniel Lacerda were rebooked to fight on February 24, 2024, in an event that was s expected to take place in Mexico. UFC revealed a list of some event for early 2024 on December 14 during UFC 296 press conference where they confirmed the event to take place at Mexico City Arena in Mexico City. This will be UFC’s first event in Mexico since September 21, 2019 Fight Night event at the same arena.

ESPN’s Carlos Lepaspi reported on his podcast that Brandon Moreno vs Amir Albazi flyweight bout was discussed as a 5-round bout. Dana White announced on December 21 that it would be the main event while the co-main event would be Yair Rodriguez vs Brian Ortega(5 rounds). On January 11, Amir Albazi announced that he was dealing with a serious neck injury and had to pull out of the fight against Moreno. Brandon Royval was then roped in as the replacement in the main event.

Chairez and Lacerda’s first fight ended in a premature stoppage at Noche UFC on September 16, 2023, after the referee thought Lacerda had passed out. The bout was later booked for October 14 event, but Lacerda suffered some medical issues due to weight cut, and the fight was canceled. The bout was later rebooked for this event. At the weigh-in, Lacerda weighed in at 127 lbs(1 lb above the weight limit) while Chairez weighed in at 131 lbs(5 lbs above weight limit). The bout was changed to 131 lbs catchweight bout.

A bantamweight bout between Raul Rosas Jr. and Ricky Turcios was announced for the event. Both fighters successfully made weight at 136 lbs for the bout. Just a few minutes before the walkout for the bout, Rosas had to pull out due to illness. Dana White then announced that the bout would take place on UFC Vegas 87 on March 2.

Fight of the Night Award: Daniel Zellhuber vs. Francisco Prado

Performance of the Night Award: Brian Ortega and Manuel Torres

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