UFC Fight Night: Douglas Silva de Andrade vs Javier Reyes Preview & Prediction
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Featherweights light up the prelims in Mexico City as Brazilian veteran Douglas Silva de Andrade faces promotional newcomer Javier Reyes at UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanagh.
Douglas Silva de Andrade vs Javier Reyes facts
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Where is UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs Kavanagh? Arena CDMX, Mexico City, Mexico
Where can I get tickets for UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs Kavanagh? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC Fight Night
What TV channel is UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs Kavanagh on? UK – TNT Sports / USA – Not televised
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs Kavanagh? UK – TNT Sports can stream the event online via the TNT Sports website and discovery+ / USA – Paramount+ & UFC Fight Pass
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs Kavanagh main card
Brandon Moreno vs Lone'er Kavanagh (Flyweight)
Marlon Vera vs David Martinez (Bantamweight)
Daniel Zellhuber vs King Green (Lightweight)
Edgar Chairez vs Felipe Bunes (Flyweight)
Imanol Rodriguez vs Kevin Borjas (Flyweight)
Santiago Luna vs Angel Pacheco (Bantamweight)
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs Kavanagh prelims
Ryan Gandra vs Jose Daniel Medina (Middleweight)
Ailin Perez vs Macy Chiasson (Women’s Bantamweight)
Cristian Quinonez vs Kris Moutinho (Bantamweight)
Douglas Silva de Andrade vs Javier Reyes (Featherweight)
Sofia Montenegro vs Ernesta Kareckaite (Women’s Flyweight)
Erik Silva vs Francis Marshall (Featherweight)
Damian Pinas vs Wesley Schultz (Middleweight)
Douglas Silva de Andrade: Veteran finisher returning to 145 pounds
Douglas Silva de Andrade (29-6-0, 1 NC) is a 40-year-old Brazilian who returns to the featherweight division after the majority of his recent UFC run at bantamweight. A 12-year Octagon veteran, Silva de Andrade has long been respected for his toughness, power and willingness to engage. Across his career, he has maintained a high finishing rate, with the majority of his victories coming inside the distance.
In his last five fights, Silva de Andrade earned wins over Gaetano Pirrello, Sergey Morozov and Cody Stamann, while suffering defeats to Said Nurmagomedov and Miles Johns. Known for his compact, aggressive style, he thrives in pocket exchanges, unloading hooks with genuine knockout power. Though capable on the mat, he often prefers to trade on the feet, trusting his durability and left hook to carry him through dangerous moments.
Javier Reyes: Contender Series graduate looking to make an immediate impact
Javier Reyes (22-5-0) is a 32-year-old Colombian featherweight making his UFC debut. Reyes earned his contract with a first-round knockout victory over Justice Torres on Dana White’s Contender Series in September 2025. He enters the promotion with considerable experience, having competed 27 times as a professional.
Reyes is a well-rounded mixed martial artist who works at a steady pace and builds as fights progress. He utilises leg kicks and body work to wear opponents down and has demonstrated solid submission skills. While not an overwhelming wrestler, he is comfortable grappling and can threaten from various positions. His longer reach and measured approach could prove useful against a stocky, pressure-heavy opponent like Silva de Andrade.
Douglas Silva de Andrade vs Javier Reyes prediction
This matchup pits experience against momentum. Silva de Andrade has faced a far higher level of competition over the years and remains a dangerous knockout threat despite his age. However, at 40 and returning from a lengthy layoff, questions linger over how much he has left in the tank, particularly at featherweight.
Reyes has the advantage of youth and activity, along with the crowd behind him in Mexico City. If he avoids prolonged brawls and instead targets the legs and body while mixing in grappling exchanges, he can neutralise the Brazilian’s power. Over three rounds, that measured approach may allow him to edge the veteran on the scorecards.
Prediction: Javier Reyes to win by decision
