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The UFC is in Mexico this weekend, with a card stacked with Mexican fighters, which is the way it should have been done for Noche UFC.
Having a lot of Mexican fighters on the card, in Mexico City, should make for a nice long night of fun fights, but you never know these days, last weekend’s London card seems forgettable. Either way, this card will be on ESPN2, and if you need reasons to watch, here are some fights that should be on your radar:
Brandon Moreno vs. Steve Erceg
This one is obvious. Moreno believes a title shot is looming if he wins this weekend, but Erceg, while coming off a loss, thinks he can spoil those plans. Current UFC rankings have Erceg at number eight, and Moreno sits at number two. We’ve seen Moreno and current champ, Alexandre Panjoja twice, and maybe the third time will be the charm, but he’ll have to get through Erceg here first.
Kelvin Gastelum vs. Joe Pyfer
This is a UFC veteran matchup. Gastelum is coming off a win, but he’s had a bit of a see-saw in his career lately. Pyfer is also coming off a win, so both men probably don’t want to be pushed off of what might be a new win streak this year, so I expect them to fight like a title is on the line.
Rafa García vs. Vinc Pichel
There are three lightweight fights on this card, but this one stands out to me the most.
Garcia is the local who will probably have fans behind him. He is the -485 favorite on the card, according to DraftKings*. But, Pichel, at 42 years old is likely reaching the end of his career and wants to try to leave with a win. So, I expect this bout to be the one that delivers the most from the 155-ers on this card.
Whether you're a die-hard fan or just looking for some exciting entertainment, these fights are sure to deliver.
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