UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanagh

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UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanagh
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The poster for UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanagh
Promotion Ultimate Fighting Championship
DateFebruary 28, 2026 (2026-02-28)
Venue Arena CDMX
City Mexico City, Mexico
Attendance16,454 [1]
Total gateNot announced [1]
Event chronology
UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanagh UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira 2

UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanagh (also known as UFC Fight Night 268) was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on February 28, 2026, at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico. [2]

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Background

The event marked the promotion's eighth visit to Mexico City and first since UFC on ESPN: Moreno vs. Erceg in March 2025. [2]

A flyweight bout between former two-time UFC Flyweight Champion Brandon Moreno (also former LFA Flyweight Champion) and Asu Almabayev was scheduled to headline the event. [3] However, Almabayev withdrew due to a hand injury and was replaced by Lone'er Kavanagh. [4] [5] Kavanagh had been scheduled to face Bruno Gustavo da Silva at UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Vallejos two weeks later, but pulled out of that matchup to step in as the new headliner. [5]

A women's flyweight bout between Ernesta Kareckaitė and promotional newcomer Sofia Montenegro was originally scheduled for this event. [6] However, Montenegro withdrew for undisclosed reasons and was replaced by fellow newcomer Regina Tarin, with the matchup taking place at a 130‑pound catchweight. [7]

Results

Main card (Paramount+)
Weight classMethodRoundTimeNotes
Flyweight Lone'er Kavanagh def. Brandon Moreno Decision (unanimous) (49–46, 48–47, 48–47)55:00
Bantamweight David Martínez def. Marlon Vera Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)35:00
Lightweight King Green def. Daniel Zellhuber TKO (punches)24:55
Flyweight Édgar Cháirez def.Felipe BunesDecision (split) (29–28, 28–29, 29–28)35:00
FlyweightImanol Rodríguezdef.Kevin BorjasTKO (punches)24:21
Bantamweight Santiago Luna def.Angel PachecoDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)35:00
Preliminary card (Paramount+)
MiddleweightRyan Gandradef.José MedinaTKO (punches)10:41
Women's Bantamweight Ailín Pérez def. Macy Chiasson Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)35:00
Bantamweight Cristian Quiñónez def.Kris MoutinhoDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)35:00
FeatherweightJavier Reyesdef. Douglas Silva de Andrade TKO (punches)14:59
Catchweight (130 lb)Regina Tarindef.Ernesta KareckaitėDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 29–28)35:00
FeatherweightFrancis Marshalldef.Erik SilvaSubmission (rear-naked choke)12:29
MiddleweightDamian Pinasdef.Wesley SchultzTKO (punches)12:30

    [8]

    Bonus awards

    The following fighters received $100,000 bonuses. $25,000 was given to King Green, Ryan Gandra, Javier Reyes, Francis Marshall and Damian Pinas for the additional finish bonuses.. [9]

    See also

    References

    1. 1 2 Mike Bohn (2026-03-01). "UFC Fight Night 268 post-event facts: 'Chito' Vera hits new low". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2026-03-01.
    2. 1 2 Nolan King (2025-12-05). "UFC announces 2026 schedule for first quarter". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
    3. Alexander Behunin (2025-12-12). "Report: Former champion Brandon Moreno returns at UFC Mexico just two months after getting finished". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
    4. Staff (2026-02-03). "Asu Almabayev out of UFC Mexico headliner after suffering hand injury". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
    5. 1 2 Jordan Ellis (2026-02-04). "Brandon Moreno reportedly set to face 2-1 UFC fighter in new Mexico City main event". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
    6. Mike Bohn (2026-01-07). "UFC Fight Night 268 adds new bouts: Kris Moutinho seeks first UFC win". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2026-02-26.
    7. Drew Beaupre (2026-02-25). "Undefeated MMA phenom answers call to debut at UFC Mexico after fight week withdrawal". si.com. Retrieved 2026-02-26.
    8. "UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanagh". Ultimate Fighting Championship. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
    9. Brian Mazique (2026-02-28). "UFC Mexico 2026 results: bonus winners and highlights". forbes.com. Retrieved 2026-03-01.