UFC Mexico City Main Event Official

This marks Brandon Moreno's third consecutive year headlining a UFC event at Arena CDMX. The former two-time flyweight champion is looking to rebound in front of his home crowd after a TKO loss to Tatsuro Taira in his last fight at UFC 323. That loss was the first time Moreno had been stopped in his professional career. Moreno's opponent, Lone'er Kavanagh, steps in on short notice, replacing the injured Asu Almabayev who pulled out due to a hand injury. This will be Kavanagh's first UFC main event and his first-ever five-round fight, a significant step up in competition against a former champion. Kavanagh, an English prospect with a 9-1 professional record, is a decorated kickboxer, holding a black belt and claiming to be a five-time K-1 World Champion before transitioning to MMA. He also holds a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, showcasing a developing all-around game. This fight presents a high-risk, high-reward scenario for both athletes. For Moreno, a loss to an unranked, short-notice opponent could be a major setback. For the 26-year-old Kavanagh, a victory over a name like Moreno in his hometown would launch him into the flyweight rankings and significantly alter his career trajectory. Moreno has had a mixed record recently, with a 2-3 record in his last five fights, including losses in championship bouts. Kavanagh is also coming off the first loss of his professional career, a second-round knockout to Charles Johnson in August 2025. The co-main event features a pivotal bantamweight clash between former title challenger Marlon “Chito” Vera and the #10-ranked contender, David Martinez. The entire main card is structured as a "Mexico vs. The World" theme, with each fight featuring a Mexican fighter against an international opponent.