UFC Fight Night Mexico: Event Recap
UFC Fight Night Mexico took place on Saturday, February 27, 2026, at Arena CDMX in Mexico City. The event was headlined by a flyweight contest between two-time UFC champion Brandon Moreno and Lone’er Kavanagh.
The full card included a co-main event featuring Marlon Vera and David Martinez, as well as several other main and preliminary card bouts. Preliminary results from the event included victories for Regina Tarin and Francis Marshall.
Event Overview
The UFC Fight Night event was held in Mexico City, Mexico, on Saturday, February 27, 2026. Prior to the fights, official weigh-ins were conducted on the same day at the InterContinental Mexico City.
The main card was broadcast on Paramount+ at 8 p.m. ET, with the preliminary card also available on Paramount+.
Main Event: Moreno vs. Kavanagh
The main event featured a flyweight bout between two-time UFC champion Brandon Moreno and Lone’er Kavanagh. Moreno entered the fight having recorded three losses in his last five bouts. Kavanagh held a professional record of 3 wins and 1 loss in his four UFC appearances before the event.
Co-Main Event: Vera vs. Martinez
The co-main event was scheduled as a bantamweight contest between Marlon Vera and David Martinez.
Full Fight Card
The event’s complete fight card included the following matchups:
Main Card- Brandon Moreno vs. Lone’er Kavanagh (Flyweight)
- Marlon Vera vs. David Martinez (Bantamweight)
- Daniel Zellhuber vs. King Green
- Edgar Chairez vs. Felipe Bunes
- Imanol Rodriguez vs. Kevin Borjas
- Santiago Luna vs. Angel Pacheco
- Ryan Gandra vs. Jose Daniel Medina
- Macy Chiasson vs. Ailin Perez
- Cristian Quinonez vs. Kris Moutinho
- Douglas Silva de Andrade vs. Javier Reyes
Preliminary Results
Two preliminary card bouts concluded with definitive outcomes:
- Regina Tarin defeated Ernesta Kareckaite via unanimous decision, with judges scoring the bout 30-27, 30-27, and 29-28.
- Francis Marshall defeated Erik Silva via submission due to a Rear-Naked Choke at 2:29 of Round 1.