King Green Upsets Zellhuber
King Green delivered a stunning upset TKO victory over Daniel Zellhuber at UFC Mexico City, shocking fans and analysts. The knockout highlighted Green's power and ability to end fights against tough competition. Post-event matchmaking buzz includes potential fights like Brandon Kavanagh vs. Brandon Royval and calls for cuts of underperforming fighters.
The lightweight bout took place at UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanagh on February 28, 2026, at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City. The event was the UFC's return to the city, featuring a main event between Brandon Moreno and Brandon Kavanagh. Entering the contest, Daniel "Golden Boy" Zellhuber was looking to rebound from a two-fight losing streak. His previous losses came via decision to Michael Johnson and Esteban Ribovics. Despite the recent setbacks, the 26-year-old Mexican fighter was still considered a significant betting favorite, with odds as high as -500. King Green, a 39-year-old veteran of the sport, came into the fight with a patchy recent record of 2-3 in his last five outings. However, he was on the back of a split-decision victory over Lance Gibson Jr. in his most recent fight before facing Zellhuber. The stunning upset concluded in the second round when Green secured a TKO victory over Zellhuber with punches at the 4:55 mark. This marked a significant win for the seasoned American against a younger opponent on his home turf. For Zellhuber, this was his third consecutive loss.
