UFC Mexico live results: Brandon Moreno vs. Lone’er Kavanagh updates, round-by-round scoring, highlights

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Uncrowned has UFC Mexico live results, round-by-round updates, start time and highlights for the Brandon Moreno vs. Lone’er Kavanagh fight card on Saturday night at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico. Former two-time UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno and English up-and-comer Lone’er Kavanagh collide in the night’s five-round main event.

Moreno (23-9-2) makes a quick turnaround after suffering a second-round knockout defeat at the hands of Tatsuro Taira this past December. The setback spoiled a recent return to form for the 32-year-old former champ, who’d previously picked up back-to-back victories over contenders Amir Albazi and Steve Erceg following a brief hiatus from the sport. Moreno was originally scheduled to face Asu Almabayev in the main event of UFC Mexico, however Almabayev withdrew due to a hand injury.

Kavanagh (9-1) instead steps into the biggest — and most surprising — opportunity of his career against one of the division’s longtime stalwarts. A 26-year-old London product, Kavanagh notched decision wins over Jose Ochoa and Felipe dos Santos upon his UFC arrival, only to fall victim to a second-round knockout loss to Charles Johnson at UFC Shanghai this past August. Despite that result, Kavanagh could shortcut the line straight to flyweight contendership if he upsets Moreno on Saturday.

In the evening’s co-main event, one-time UFC title challenger Marlon “Chito” Vera (23-11-1) looks to snap his worst career slump when he takes up rising bantamweight prospect David Martinez (13-1).

The UFC Mexico start time for the preliminary card is at 5 p.m. ET on Paramount+. The main card begins live at 8 p.m. ET on Paramount+, free for all subscribers.

Follow along with Uncrowned’s live UFC Mexico: Moreno vs. Kavanagh results, highlights and live blog below, including round-by-round play-by-play for the final three bouts of the night.

Main card (8 p.m. ET, Paramount+)

Flyweight: Brandon Moreno vs. Lone’er Kavanagh

Bantamweight: Marlon Vera vs. David Martinez

Lightweight: Daniel Zellhuber vs. King Green

Flyweight: Edgar Chairez vs. Felipe Bunes

Flyweight: Imanol Rodriguez vs. Kevin Borjas

Bantamweight: Santiago Luna vs. Angel Pacheco

Preliminary card (5 p.m. ET, Paramount+)

Middleweight: Ryan Gandra def. Jose Daniel Medina via KO (punches) at 0:41 of R1 | Watch finish

Women’s bantamweight: Ailin Perez def. Macy Chiasson via unanimous decision (29-28 All)

Bantamweight: Cristian Quinonez def. Kris Moutinho via unanimous decision (30-27 All)

Featherweight: Javier Reyes def. Douglas Silva de Andrade via TKO (punches) at 4:59 of R1 | Watch finish

Women’s 130-pound catchweight: Regina Tarin def. Ernesta Kareckaite via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Featherweight: Francis Marshall def. Erik Silva via submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:29 of R1 | Watch finish

Middleweight: Damian Pinas def. Wes Schultz via TKO (punch) at 2:30 of R1 | Watch finish

Live36 updates

Sat, February 28, 2026 at 4:55 PM PST

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Sat, February 28, 2026 at 4:47 PM PST

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Sat, February 28, 2026 at 4:45 PM PST

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Sat, February 28, 2026 at 4:44 PM PST

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Gandra unleashed an early flurry of punches, and that’s it! Nasty work.
Sat, February 28, 2026 at 4:41 PM PST

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Middleweights close out the UFC Mexico prelims. Ryan Gandra and Jose Daniel Medina aim to leave a lasting impression, getting us ready for the main card.

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – FEBRUARY 27: (L-R) Ryan Gandra of Brazil and Jose Daniel Medina of Bolivia face off during the UFC Fight Night official weigh-in at InterContinental Mexico City on February 27, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)

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Sat, February 28, 2026 at 4:34 PM PST

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Sat, February 28, 2026 at 4:27 PM PST

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A pretty interesting second round was highlighted by an atrocious referee stand-up when Perez was on top in a dominant position. She quickly brought the fight back to the mat, likely tying this fight up going into the third frame.
Sat, February 28, 2026 at 4:10 PM PST

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One of the few ranked fights is on deck. Bantamweight contenders Macy Chiasson and Ailin Perez are ready to inch closer toward a potential title shot.

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – FEBRUARY 27: Ailin Perez (L) and Macy Chiasson (R) face off during the UFC Fight Night official weigh-in, at the Intercontinental hotel, in Mexico City, Mexico on February 27, 2026. (Photo by Daniel Cardenas/Anadolu via Getty Images)

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Sat, February 28, 2026 at 4:06 PM PST

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Sat, February 28, 2026 at 3:59 PM PST

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Moutinho needs a finish going into the third. Quinonez dominated him on the ground, seeking chokes and cranks aplenty. Let’s see if either can find the finish
Sat, February 28, 2026 at 3:47 PM PST

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Cristian Quinonez and Kris Moutinho can keep the first-round finishes in abundance. It’s the first bantamweight fight of the night.

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – FEBRUARY 27: (L-R) Cristian Quinonez of Mexico and Kris Moutinho face off during the UFC Fight Night official weigh-in at InterContinental Mexico City on February 27, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)

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Sat, February 28, 2026 at 3:35 PM PST

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Sat, February 28, 2026 at 3:32 PM PST

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Sat, February 28, 2026 at 3:30 PM PST

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Reyes dropped Silva de Andrade and pummeled away until the stoppage came late in Round 1. A merciless beatdown.
Sat, February 28, 2026 at 3:28 PM PST

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Sat, February 28, 2026 at 3:24 PM PST

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Featherweights are back at it. Veteran presence Douglas Silva de Andrade is ready to throw down with Javier Reyes.

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – FEBRUARY 27: (L-R) Douglas Silva de Andrade of Brazil and Javier Reyes of Colombia face off during the UFC Fight Night official weigh-in at InterContinental Mexico City on February 27, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)

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Sat, February 28, 2026 at 3:14 PM PST

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Sat, February 28, 2026 at 3:05 PM PST

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Tarin isn’t showing any signs of UFC jitters. Her striking is crisp, and she won Round 1. Round 2? A bit closer. Round 3 should continue the violence.
Sat, February 28, 2026 at 2:48 PM PST

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Newcomer Regina Tarin enters the Octagon on short notice with plenty to prove as one of flyweight’s brightest young prospects. The undefeated 7-0 Mexican sensation will start her UFC run off in a 130-pound catchweight opposite Ernesta Kareckaite.

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – FEBRUARY 27: (L-R) Regina Tarin of Mexico and Ernesta Kareckaite of Lithuania face off during the UFC Fight Night official weigh-in at InterContinental Mexico City on February 27, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)

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