UFC Fight Night returns to Mexico City with Brandon Moreno facing late replacement Lone'er Kavanagh in the main event on February 28. The card features Mexican fighters in every bout, highlighting local talent at Arena CDMX. The event streams live on Paramount+ starting at 8 p.m. ET.
UFC Fight Night takes place on February 28 at Arena CDMX in Mexico City, marking the promotion's return to the venue since March 29, 2025. The main event pits two-time former flyweight champion Brandon Moreno against Lone'er Kavanagh in a flyweight matchup. Moreno, the first Mexican-born UFC champion, enters with a record of 23-8-2 after a second-round TKO loss to Tatsuro Taira in December, leaving him 2-3 in his last five fights and 4-4 since 2022. He first captured the flyweight title at UFC 263 by defeating Deiveson Figueiredo, following a draw and a subsequent loss in their trilogy.
Kavanagh steps in on three weeks' notice after Asu Almabayev withdrew due to injury. The 26-year-old Englishman, with a 9-1 record, suffered his first professional loss via second-round knockout to Charles Johnson in August 2025. This marks Kavanagh's second UFC fight in North America and his first in Mexico, where he faces a significant experience gap against the 32-year-old Moreno, who debuted in the UFC in 2016 and holds the division record for significant strikes landed at 1,229.
The co-main event features bantamweights Marlon Vera against David Martinez, with the full main card showcasing Mexico versus international opponents. Other notable bouts include Daniel Zellhuber versus King Green in lightweight and Imanol Rodriguez's UFC debut against Kevin Borjas in flyweight. Betting odds list Moreno as a favorite at -205 to -218, with Kavanagh at +170 to +180.
The event streams exclusively on Paramount+, which holds rights to all UFC Fight Nights through 2033. Early prelims begin at 5 p.m. ET, followed by the main card at 8 p.m. ET.
