Flyweight Division
UFC returns to Mexico City with Moreno versus Kavanagh headliner
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The UFC stages its latest Fight Night event on February 28, 2026, at Arena CDMX in Mexico City, featuring former flyweight champion Brandon Moreno against surging prospect Lone’er Kavanagh in the main event. The card highlights several debuts and resurgent veterans, including undefeated flyweight Imanol Rodriguez and short-notice newcomer Regina Tarin. Preliminaries begin at 5 p.m. ET, with the main card following at 8 p.m. ET on Paramount+.
UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van has admitted he did not know that Demetrious Johnson, widely regarded as one of the division's greatest fighters, competed in the UFC. The 24-year-old champion revealed his unfamiliarity during a recent podcast appearance. Van is preparing to defend his title against Tatsuro Taira at UFC 327 on April 11 in Miami.
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British flyweight prospect Lone'er Kavanagh has accepted a short-notice main event bout against former two-time champion Brandon Moreno at UFC Fight Night in Mexico City on February 28, 2026. The 26-year-old replaces the injured Asu Almabayev and will make his first five-round appearance at Arena CDMX, facing Moreno in the challenger's homeland. Both fighters aim to rebound from recent losses in the competitive 125-pound division.