Brandon Moreno faces Lone'er Kavanagh at the UFC Fight Night held in Mexico

Brandon Moreno’s next fight took place at Arena CDMX on Saturday, February 28, 2026, marking a significant event for mixed martial arts in the country. The Mexican fighter competed in front of his fans in the flyweight division against Englishman Lone’er Kavanagh, in the main event of the UFC fight card.

The event featured changes to the original lineup, as initially Brandon Moreno was scheduled to face Kazakhstani fighter Asu Alababayev. However, the Kazakh competitor had to withdraw after suffering a right hand injury during training, prompting the UFC to find a last-minute opponent to keep the main event intact.

Lone’er Kavanagh: the new challenger for the Mexican fighter

At just 26 years old, Lone’er Kavanagh represents one of the promising young talents in the UFC flyweight division. The English fighter arrives at the bout with an impressive record of 9 wins and only one loss, the latter recently suffered against Charles Johnson. Despite this setback, Kavanagh maintains a prominent position in the world rankings, currently ranked 15th in the division.

The competitor is known for his fast and precise striking, combining a mixed fighting style that includes boxing and wrestling. His versatility in the octagon makes him a formidable opponent for any fighter in his division, posing a technical challenge for Brandon Moreno.

Full fight card of the event in Mexico City

Beyond the main event between Brandon Moreno and Lone’er Kavanagh, UFC Fight Night featured a strong lineup with multiple Mexican fighters and international competitors:

• Brandon Moreno (Mexico) vs. Lone’er Kavanagh (England): Flyweight
• Edgar Cháirez (Mexico) vs. Felipe Bunes (Brazil): Flyweight
• Marlon Vera (Ecuador) vs. David Martínez (Mexico): Bantamweight
• Imanol Rodríguez (Mexico) vs. Kevin Borjas (Peru): Flyweight
• Daniel Zellhuber (Mexico) vs. King Green (USA): Lightweight
• Santiago Luna (Mexico) vs. Ángel Pacheco (USA): Bantamweight
• Ryan Gandra (Brazil) vs. José Daniel Medina (Bolivia): Middleweight
• Macy Chiasson (USA) vs. Ailin Pérez (Argentina): Bantamweight
• Damian Pinas (Aruba) vs. Wes Schultz (USA): Middleweight
• Cristian Quiñónez (Mexico) vs. Kris Moutinho (USA): Bantamweight
• Kim Sang-wook (South Korea) vs. Dom Mar Fan (Australia): Flyweight
• Sofía Montenegro (Argentina) vs. Ernesta Kareckaite (Lithuania): Flyweight

Practical details of the event: location, broadcast, and access

The UFC Fight Night was held at Arena CDMX, located on Avenida de Las Granjas in the Santa Bárbara neighborhood of Azcapotzalco. The event started at 4:00 p.m., according to the promotion’s schedule.

For those wishing to relive Brandon Moreno’s upcoming fight and other bouts, the broadcast was available via Paramount+ through UFC Pass access. Tickets for in-person attendance were sold through SuperBoletos, with prices ranging from $2,000 MXN to $14,000 MXN, allowing fans to choose the best seats according to their budget.