UFC Mexico 2026 Moreno vs Kavanagh Card
UFC returns to Mexico City on Saturday, February 28, 2026, with former flyweight champion Brandon Moreno headlining at Arena CDMX against England’s Lone’er Kavanagh. The event is currently listed as streaming on Paramount+ in the United States, with the prelims starting at 5 p.m. ET and the main card at 8 p.m. ET.
Below is the latest look at the fight card as it stands right now, plus a few key notes on the matchups to watch.
Main event: Brandon Moreno vs. Lone’er Kavanagh
Moreno vs. Kavanagh is a five round flyweight main event with major divisional stakes. Moreno’s pace, experience in five round fights, and proven durability get tested by Kavanagh’s movement-heavy striking and willingness to take risks on the feet. This is also a high pressure spot for Kavanagh on the road in Mexico City.
Main card fights to know
The rest of the main card blends established names with Mexico’s rising talent. Marlon Vera vs. David Martinez is a bantamweight matchup that could produce fireworks early, while Daniel Zellhuber vs. King Green is a lightweight style clash that should feature long exchanges and momentum swings.
Preliminary card spotlight and late change
The prelims have several matchups that matter for roster movement, including Edgar Chairez vs. Felipe Bunes and Cristian Quinonez vs. Kris Moutinho. One important update: Sofia Montenegro is out, and unbeaten Mexican prospect Regina Tarin has stepped in to face Ernesta Kareckaite on short notice at a 130 pound catchweight.
UFC Mexico City 2026 full fight card
| Card | Fight |
|---|---|
| Main event | Brandon Moreno vs. Lone’er Kavanagh |
| Main card | Marlon Vera vs. David Martinez |
| Main card | Daniel Zellhuber vs. King Green |
| Main card | Edgar Chairez vs. Felipe Bunes |
| Main card | Imanol Rodriguez vs. Kevin Borjas |
| Main card | Santiago Luna vs. Angel Pacheco |
| Prelims | Ryan Gandra vs. Jose Daniel Medina |
| Prelims | Ailin Perez vs. Macy Chiasson |
| Prelims | Cristian Quinonez vs. Kris Moutinho |
| Prelims | Douglas Silva de Andrade vs. Javier Reyes |
| Prelims | Ernesta Kareckaite vs. Regina Tarin (catchweight) |
| Prelims | Damian Pinas vs. Wes Schultz |
| Prelims | Erik Silva vs. Francis Marshall |
Card listings can shift during fight week, especially with late replacements, so it is worth checking again on Saturday for any updates.
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