UFC Fight Night: Moreno Vs. Kavanagh Odds, Picks, & Predictions

Set for an unforgettable evening of Mixed Martial Arts south of the United States border, UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanagh will take place live from Mexico City. With top Mexican fighters scattered up and down the card, the energy in the building at Arena CDMX is sure to be electric as they cheer on their hometown heroes to emerge victorious.

The only way the action of UFC Fight Night Mexico could get any better is by placing a bet on the best Moreno vs. Kavanagh odds for the entire main card.

Below, we’ve highlighted our expert picks and predictions on this weekend’s UFC action, as well as the UFC betting site offering the best odds, so you can knock out the oddsmakers and walk away with fists full of cash by the end of the evening. Don’t wait, check out our best bets and juicy prop bets below, and get the most out of the latest UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanagh odds.

• Luna by DEC (+350)
• Rodriguez by KO/TKO/DQ (+131)
• Chairez by SUB (+275)
• Zellhuber by DEC (+350)
• Martinez by DEC (-173)
• Moreno by KO/TKO/DQ (+480)

Santiago Luna vs. Angel Pacheco

Best odds on Luna to Win: -450 (BetVictor)
Best Odds on Pacheco to Win: +475 (Sports Interaction)

Kicking off the evening with a bantamweight clash featuring an undefeated Mexican prospect, look for Santiago “Borderboy” Luna to score an impactful decision victory over Angel Pacheco to kick off UFC Fight Night Mexico.

Sporting a perfect 7-0 record, with all of his wins coming inside the distance, Luna could be the future of Mexican MMA. With a well-rounded skillset and a knack for putting ample damage on his opponents, look for him to dominate the matchup against Pacheco in front of his home crowd.

While Luna has made a name for himself as a proven finisher, expect this matchup to result in his first-ever trip to the judges’ scorecards, as Pacheco is as tough and durable as they come. Having gone the distance against the likes of Danny Silva and Caolan Loughran, Pacheco may not win the fight, but he also won’t allow himself to be finished for the first time in his career.

With power and deadly submission skills possessed by both fighters, expect a competitive clash that results in a decision victory for Luna as he gets the Mexican crowd on their feet to open the main card.

Prediction: Luna to Win by DEC (+350 @ Sports Interaction)

Imanol Rodríguez vs. Kevin Borjas

Best odds on Rodriguez to Win: -400 (BetVictor)
Best Odds on Borjas to Win: +340 (Sports Interaction)

Making his UFC debut after a stellar run on Season 33 of The Ultimate Fighter, bank on a fast-finish to be generated by the heavy hands of Imanol; “Himan” Rodriguez over Kevin “El Gallo Negro” Borjas.

Having scored five of his six pro wins all by knockout, much like Luna, Rodriguez is primed to continue the evolution of Mexican MMA. A stellar striker that can hold his own on the ground, Rodriguez is an aggressive fighter that loves to chase finishes.

Using his Mexican fighting spirit to propel himself to victory, his opponent, Borjas, is sure to be on his back foot throughout their upcoming clash. Having struggled to produce wins at the UFC level, going 1-3 thus far in his career, look for Rodriguez to put the nail in the coffin of Borjas’ tenure with the company as he lands a knockout blow to secure his first UFC victory.

Prediction: Rodriguez to Win by KO/TKO/DQ (+131 @ TonyBet)

Edgar Chairez vs. Felipe Bunes

Best odds on Chairez to Win: -350 (bet365)
Best Odds on Bunes to Win: +275 (bet365)

Looking to score another highlight-reel finish that will have him in the running for a Top 15 spot in the flyweight rankings, look for Edgar “Puro Chicali” Chairez to secure the tap against Felipe “Felipinho” Bunes in their upcoming tilt.

Having shared the Octagon against top flyweights Tatsuro Taira and current division champion Joshua Van in his brief UFC career, Chairez remained competitive in both bouts, demonstrating the immense upside possessed by the Mexican fighter. Taking on an opponent in Bunes who was knocked out in the second round when he squared off with Van, look for Chairez to show there are levels to this sport as he waits for the perfect opportunity to bring the fight to the mat, locking in a fight-ending submission in the process.

Having been submitted twice in his pro MMA career, look for Bunes to lose the grappling battle against Chairez as the two talented submission artists jockey for position, leading to a big win in favour of Chairez.

Prediction: Chairez to Win by SUB (+275 @ Sports Interaction)

Daniel Zellhuber vs. King Green

Best odds on Zellhuber to Win: -450 (bet365)
Best Odds on Green to Win: +360 (Sports Interaction)

Hoping to get his UFC career back on track, Daniel “Golden Boy” Zellhuber will look to punch his way back into the win column as he takes on UFC veteran King Green. Having long served as a litmus test for top lightweights throughout his UFC career, the uber-tough and intimidating Green has helped differentiate pretenders from contenders over the course of his 28 UFC appearances.

While Green certainly has gas left in the tank, a rare sight for a 39-year-old in this sport, look for Zellhuber to make a statement as he scores the win on the judges’ scorecards over Green. Possessing a major size advantage over Green, Zellhuber stands three inches taller than his opponent, with a six-inch reach advantage to go along with it.

As Green tends to use his forward pressure and pace to generate offence, look for this to be rendered useless as Zellhuber keeps him at a distance, landing shots before Green is able to enter the pocket. We’ve seen Green laid out cold against top strikers as of late, but Zellhuber hasn’t showcased legitimate knockout power in his career.

Look for a methodical matchup as Zellhuber pieces up Green over the course of three rounds, leading to the fight going the distance, as he scores a decision victory in front of his home crowd at UFC Fight Night Mexico.

Prediction: Zellhuber to Win by DEC (+180 @ ToonieBet)

Marlon Vera vs. David Martinez

Best odds on Vera to Win: +260 (Sports Interaction)
Best Odds on Martinez to Win: -275 (BetVictor)

Set for a thrilling co-main event, former title challenger Marlon “Chito” Vera will look to put Mexico’s David “Doctor” Martinez to the test in a showdown between top bantamweight fighters. Having hit a rough patch in his career, look for the downward trajectory of Chito Vera to continue as he’s prescribed his fourth straight loss by the Doctor at UFC Fight Night Mexico.

Having burst onto the scene as one of the top prospects at 135 lbs, Martinez has looked every part of a potential contender in the loaded bantamweight division. After making short work of Saimon Oliveira in his UFC debut, Martinez put on a masterclass against division mainstay, Rob Font, in just his second UFC bout. With sensational hand speed, as well as reliable grappling skills, Martinez is on an upward trajectory that will have him propel past Vera on Saturday night.

With no end in sight to his recent shortcomings, Vera has failed to recapture the momentum that once had him hailed as one of the most dangerous strikers in the division. While he may not have been able to live up to the hype, there’s no questioning the heart and toughness of Chito. As he’s never been finished in 35 pro fights, don’t expect Martinez to be the first to do so, instead cruising to a decision win and punching his ticket to a spot in the Top 15 rankings.

Prediction: Martinez to Win by DEC (-173 @ TonyBet)

Brandon Moreno vs. Lone’er Kavanagh

Best odds on Moreno to Win: -210 (bet365)
Best Odds on Kavanagh to Win: +180 (Sports Interaction)

Set to cap off a thrilling UFC Fight Night Mexico card, we’re going to continue backing each Mexican fighter on the main card as Brandon “The Assassin Baby” Moreno is primed for a dominant performance against Lone’er Kavanagh in the main event.

Originally slated to take on Asu Almabayev, this bout was changed to feature Kavanagh on short-notice after Almabayev suffered an injury in training camp. While this is a massive platform and opportunity for the 26-year-old prospect, it’s too much too soon for him.

After starting off his UFC career with back-to-back decision victories, Kavanagh saw his undefeated record come crashing down as he suffered a devastating knockout defeat at the hands of Charles Johnson. With a habit of getting into firefights with reckless abandon, this has set the stage for a one-sided beatdown of massive proportions.

Having barely proven himself as even a potential Top 15 fighter, Kavanagh will now have to square off against one of the division’s all-time greats and former Flyweight Champion, Moreno. Coming off a controversial knockout loss to Tatsuro Taira, Moreno is hungrier than ever to get back into the win column as he desperately wants to regain his UFC gold.

With Moreno already exuding passion and motivation, you add on the fact that he will be fighting in front of a home crowd, and this creates the perfect storm for Kavanagh.

While he hasn’t recorded a knockout finish since breaking the orbital bone of Deiveson Figueiredo in the climax of their title quadrilogy from 2023, with five rounds to play with, expect Moreno to utilize his superior gas tank in a matchup at altitude, as Kavanagh has already struggled with his cardio in his brief UFC tenure, battering him from start to finish.

I firmly believe the Moreno vs. Kavanagh odds should be far longer in favour of Moreno, and he’s going to prove that as he destroys Kavanagh, leading to a knockout finish after the second round concludes, as he unloads against the underprepared and unproven contender in the main event.

Prediction: Moreno to Win by KO/TKO/DQ (+480 @ TonyBet)