UFC returns to Mexico for the primary time since March 29, 2025, when UFC Combat Night time involves Mexico Metropolis on Saturday. In the primary occasion, two-time former flyweight champion Brandon Moreno will tackle late substitute Lone’er Kavanagh.
Kavanagh took the combat on three weeks’ discover after Asu Almabayev fell to harm, and can journey to enemy territory when he takes on the primary Mexican fighter to carry a UFC championship. Whereas it might be seen as a low-risk, high-reward state of affairs for Kavanagh, he’s coming off of his first loss, a second-round knockout towards Charles Johnson this previous August. A second consecutive loss wouldn’t depart Kavanagh in a great spot within the division.
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Moreno can be coming off a stoppage loss, struggling a second-round TKO loss to Tatsuro Taira in December. That loss ran Moreno’s report to 2-3 in his 5 most up-to-date fights, and 4-4 for the reason that begin of 2022.
Moreno first received the flyweight title at UFC 263, defeating Deiveson Figueiredo after the 2 battled to a draw of their first combat. Figueiredo received the third combat to regain the title and Moreno received the belt again from Figueiredo two fights later. At UFC 290, Moreno misplaced the belt once more, this time to Alexandre Pantoja and Moreno has been attempting to battle his method again to the highest since.
Saturday’s major card is Mexico vs. the world, with every combat that includes one Mexican fighter. There are three fighters, excluding the primary occasion, that followers ought to maintain an in depth eye on. Knockout artists David Martinez and Imanol Rodriguez are sizable favorites. Martinez, who fights former title challenger Marlon “Chito” Vera, is already a high 10 bantamweight after two UFC fights. Rodriguez makes his UFC debut after an exciting KO on “Contender Collection.” Lastly, CBS Sports activities 2024 Combat of the 12 months recipient Daniel Zellhuber appears to show the nook towards thrilling veteran King Inexperienced.
Under is all the data you must catch the motion on Saturday night time. You’ll want to try our preview and knowledgeable picks on the primary occasion.
UFC Combat Night time viewing info
Date: Feb. 28 | Begin time: 8 p.m. ET
Location: Enviornment CDMX — Mexico Metropolis
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UFC Combat Night time combat card, odds
- Brandon Moreno -218 vs. Lone’er Kavanagh +180, flyweights
- David Martinez -305 vs. Marlon Vera +245, bantamweights
- Daniel Zellhuber -500 vs. King Inexperienced +380, lightweights
- Edgar Chairez -325 vs. Felipe Bunes +260, flyweights
- Imanol Rodriguez -455 vs. Kevin Borjas +350, flyweights
- Santiago Luna -625 vs. Angel Pacheco +455, bantamweights
