Unranked prospect Lone’er Kavanagh stunned former two-time flyweight champion Brandon Moreno via unanimous decision in the main event of UFC Fight Night 268 at Arena CDMX on February 28, 2026. David Martinez extended his win streak to 10 against Marlon Vera in the co-main, while King Green earned a TKO in his return. The card featured seven stoppages and highlighted Mexico's MMA scene.
UFC Fight Night 268: Moreno vs. Kavanagh took place on February 28, 2026, at Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico, broadcast on Paramount+. The 13-fight card produced seven stoppages, blending Mexican favorites with international prospects.
In the main event, 26-year-old Englishman Lone’er Kavanagh (11-1, 3-1 UFC) defeated No. 4 flyweight Brandon Moreno (23-10-2) by unanimous decision (49-46, 48-47, 48-47). Kavanagh, on short notice replacing injured Asu Almabayev after his own TKO loss to Charles Johnson in August 2025, controlled with quick strikes, leg kicks, and counters over five rounds, rebounding to position himself for top-15 contention against foes like Manel Kape or Brandon Royval. Moreno, rebounding from a TKO loss to Tatsuro Taira in December 2025, absorbed heavy damage—especially in round two—and was hospitalized precautionary but reported no serious injuries. The loss marks his fourth in six fights, derailing title hopes.
Bantamweight co-main saw David Martinez (14-1) dominate Marlon Vera (23-10) for a unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28), extending Martinez's streak to 10 (three in UFC). Vera's fourth straight loss (fifth in six; last win vs. Pedro Munhoz, August 2023) clouds his future.
Lightweight veteran King Green (39) secured a second-round TKO (4:55) over Daniel Zellhuber, his first two-fight streak in three years after 13 UFC years. Green called out Michael Chandler for the UFC White House card on June 14, 2026, as a 'two great Americans' clash. Zellhuber dropped his third straight.
Undercard highlights: Debutant Imanol Rodríguez (7-0) overcame an early scare for a second-round TKO (4:21) of Kevin Borjas. Edgar Chairez took a split decision over Felipe Bunes. Ryan Gandra TKO'd Jose Medina in 41 seconds (fastest finish). Javier Reyes buzzer-beater TKO'd Douglas Silva de Andrade. Damian Pinas TKO'd Wes Schultz. Francis Marshall submitted Erik Silva in round one. Regina Tarin won a unanimous decision over short-notice debutant Ernesta Kareckaite in Fight of the Night.
Bonuses: $100,000 Performance of the Night to Kavanagh and Rodríguez; Fight of the Night to Tarin vs. Kareckaite. $25,000 finish bonuses to Green, Gandra, Pinas, Reyes, and Marshall.
