Moreno backstage at the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC
If last Saturday (21), Joshua Van, the flyweight champion (up to 57 kg), has had confirmation that he will face Tatsuro Taira, now, is Brandon Moreno which puts the category in the spotlight. This Saturday (28), another one takes place UFC Mexico And, as expected, the veteran returns to action. One of the country's main representatives in MMA, the former heavyweight champion headlines the event against the promising Lone'er Kavanagh. In the show, the athlete seeks recovery and, incidentally, to reconnect with... Alexandre pantoja, your old acquaintance.
Currently, Moreno is ranked sixth in the flyweight division and is coming off a loss to Tatsuro Taira, via knockout in the second round. Therefore, the veteran wants to erase the bad impression left in the octagon to get back in the running to fight for the category's belt and be seen as a force in it. If he overcomes his opponent, 'The Assassin Baby', with the reputation he has, would be able to have great fights again and, more than that, would expand his legacy in the division, where the Brazilian is a major highlight.
While Pantoja holds a comfortable lead in the historical rivalry with three wins (one in TUF and two in the UFC), the Mexican fighter could reduce the deficit in the statistical record. In the history of the UFC flyweight division, the Brazilian has the most wins (14), submissions (six), and wins by knockout (eight). The Mexican, on the other hand, is the fourth most successful fighter in the division (11), with the most submissions (3) and wins by knockout or submission (six).
On the other hand, Moreno is the athlete who has fought the most times in UFC flyweight history (19 times), alongside Joseph Benavidez and Tim Elliott. After Saturday's event, the Mexican will be the undisputed leader. The former champion of the category is also the professional who has spent the most time in the octagon, competing for 5h15min52s. Pantoja, former king of the division, is fourth with the most fights in it (18) and with the longest time in action, competing for 3h34min47s.
Originally, Moreno was going to face Asu Almabayev in the main fight of UFC MexicoHowever, since he suffered an injury, he was replaced by Kavanagh. Therefore, as the Englishman took the fight at the last minute, the former flyweight champion became even more of a favorite. And, to confirm this, the Mexican, who possesses a good level of boxing, incessant movement, and is fast, should keep the fight in the striking exchanges and rely on the volume of strikes. As for the promising fighter, if he wants to surprise the veteran in the octagon, he needs to take him to the ground.
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UFC Mexico technical sheet
Order date: February 28, 2026
Open Hours: From 19pm (Brasília time)
Location: CDMX Arena, Mexico City, Mexico
How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE Live streaming on Paramount+ (the entire catalog) via TV and internet.
MAIN CARD (22pm Brasília time)
Flyweight (up to 57 kg): Brandon Moreno x Lone'er Kavanagh
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Marlon Vera x David Martinez
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Daniel Zellhuber x King Green
Flyweight (up to 57 kg): Edgar Chairez x Felipe Bunes
Flyweight (up to 57 kg): Imanol Rodriguez x Kevin Borjas
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Santiago luna x Angel Pacheco
PRELIMINARY CARD (19pm Brasília time)
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Ryan Gandra vs. José Medina
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Ailin Perez x Macy chiasson
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Cristian Quiñonez x Kris moutinho
Featherweight (up to 65,8 kg): Douglas Silva de Andrade vs. Javier Reyes
Combined weight (up to 58,9 kg): Regina Tarin x Ernesta Kareckaite
Featherweight (up to 65,8 kg): Erik Silva x Francis Marshall
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Damian Pinas x Wes Schultz
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