The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is set to return to Arena CDMX this weekend with UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs Kavanagh, featuring a crucial flyweight main event between former champion Brandon Moreno and rising contender Lone’er Kavanagh. The event will be broadcast live in Asia on Sunday, March.
The Fight Night card marks another major UFC event in Mexico City, a venue known for its passionate MMA fanbase and history of high-profile contests.
Flyweight Main Event
Brandon Moreno enters the bout ranked No. 6 in the UFC flyweight division. The Mexican star is a former two-time UFC Flyweight Champion and remains one of the most experienced competitors at 125 pounds. Moreno holds a professional record of 23 wins, 9 losses and 2 draws, with notable victories against top contenders and champions during his UFC career.
Recent performances have kept Moreno firmly in the title conversation, making this main event an important step toward another championship opportunity.
Lone’er Kavanagh steps into his first UFC main event with a professional record of 9 wins and 1 loss. The young flyweight has quickly established himself as a promising contender, earning victories through fast-paced striking and strong cage control. This matchup represents the biggest test of his career against one of the division’s most accomplished fighters.
Co-Main Event: Bantamweight Clash
The co-main event features a bantamweight showdown between Marlon Vera, currently ranked No. 9, and David Martinez, ranked No. 10. Both fighters are seeking momentum in one of the UFC’s most competitive divisions, with rankings implications on the line.
Event Overview
- Event: UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs Kavanagh
- Venue: Arena CDMX, Mexico City
- Date: Saturday (Asia: Sunday, March)
- Main Event: Flyweight (5 rounds)
- Co-Main Event: Bantamweight
- Broadcast: UFC global broadcast partners
With a former champion competing on home soil and a rising contender looking to break into the elite, UFC Fight Night in Mexico City is expected to play a key role in shaping the flyweight division. The card also reinforces UFC’s continued commitment to hosting major events in Latin America.