Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is in Mexico City, Mexico, tonight (Sat., Feb. 28, 2026) to stage UFC Mexico City from inside Arena CDMX despite the fact that part of the country has erupted in cartel violence after one of the biggest drug lords in the world, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes — also known as “El Mencho” — was killed by operatives. The event will featue a Flyweight bout between Brandon Moreno vs. Lone’er Kavanagh. In the co-main event of the evening, Marlon Vera will battle David Martinez in a pivotal Bantamweight bout streaming live on Paramount+.
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UFC Mexico City Cheat Sheet
What UFC event is on tonight? UFC Mexico City: “Moreno vs. Kavanagh”
Who is fighting tonight at UFC Mexico City ? Brandon Moreno vs. Lone’er Kavanagh Flyweight fight is the five-round main event.
What time does UFC Mexico City start? TONIGHT (Sat., Feb. 28, 2026), beginning at 5 p.m. ET on Paramount+.
Where will UFC Mexico City take place? Arena CDMX, in Mexico City, Mexico
How can I watch UFC Mexico City ? Paramount+ “Prelims” undercard matches are scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. ET on Paramount+, followed by the remaining main card balance on Paramount+ at 8 p.m. ET.
How do I bet on UFC Mexico City? Checkout the latest lines right here and bet at FanDuel Sportsbook.
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Ailin Perez is currently ranked No. 7 in the women’s Bantamweight division and is riding a five-fight win streak. Her opponent, Macy Chiasson, meanwhile, is one two-fight losing streak. Granted, she is seeded No. 8, but it’s still a puzzling matchup given their respective runs. I am surprised Perez accepted the bout against a fighter on a slump who is ranked behind her (and has serious weight-related issues).
Original Card Vs. Actual Card/Injuries
New Blood:
Tarin got the late call up to make her UFC debut after Montenegro had to withdraw from her fight against Kareckaite. Tarin is undefeated (7-0) with six finishes, four in the first round; therefore, she is a welcomed addition to the women’s Flyweight division. As for Kareckaite, she is also going to be making her Octagon debut with a record of 6-1 with six impressive stoppages of he own.
A couple of Contender Series standouts in Wes Schultz vs. Damian Pinas will kickoff the event in a Middleweight collision. Pinas is currently on a four-fight win streak, while Schultz has won his last two. A win is of the utmost importance for both men if they want to get off on the right foot.
Javier Reyes will put his two-fight win streak on the line as the Contender Series standout makes his Octagon debut against Douglas Silva de Andrade, who is 1-2 in his last three UFC fights. It has taken Reyes a long time to get to the big show, making his professional mixed martial arts (MMA) debut in 2014, and competing 27 times since then.
Imanol Rodriguez is another Mexican-born fighter looking to please the hometown crowd, putting his undefeated record (6-0) on the line in his promotional debut against Kevin Borjas. Rodriguez has finished all six of his opponents, four in the first round. As for Borjas, “El Gallo” has had a rough run inside the Octagon so far, going just 1-3, which includes his most recent defeat at the hands of Su Mudaerji.
How The ‘Prelims’ Look:
Erik Silva has gotten off to a rough start to his UFC career, losing his first two fights. Granted, his most recent defeat at the hands of Muhammadjon Naimov was a result of an injury, but the fact remains he needs a win when he goes up against Francis Marshall, who is 1-3 in his last four fights inside the Octagon.
Jose Medina is currently on a four-fight losing streak, which includes a loss on Contender Series, and then three straight once he made his official debut. Another loss and he will likely be out of the promotion as he welcomes UFC newcomer, Ryan Gandra, who is on a seven-fight win streak with six coming by way of stoppage.
Who Needs A Win Badly:
Since losing to Sean O’Malley in a 135-pound title fight at UFC 299 two years ago, Marlon Vera simply hasn’t been the same. Indeed, since that defeat to “Suga,” he has gone onto lose two straight at the hands of Deiveson Figueiredo and Aiemann Zahabi. Now, he is in danger of his first-ever, four-fight losing streak as he goes up against David Martinez, who is ranked one spot behind Vera at No. 10. Martinez is on a nine-fight win streak. A loss for Vera likely won’t get him cut, but he will have dug himself in a hole that will be hard to climb out of.
Interest Level: 5.5/10
Daniel Zellhuber has been up an down in his UFC career. He stumbled out of the gate with a loss in his UFC debut, then won three straight. Since then, he has lost his last two as he goes into his fight against King Green, who snapped his own two-fight skid in his last outing, defeating Lance Gibson Jr. in Dec. 2025 via razor-thin split decision.
Edgar Chairez will have the hometown crowed behind him when he goes up against Brazilian bomber, Felipe Bunes. Chairez is coming off a win over C.J. Vergara, his first win since losing to current 125-pound champion, Joshua Van. As for Bunes, he also lost to Van in his UFC debut and bounced back with a win over Jose Johnson. He suffered another setback in his last outing by losing to Rafael Estevam.
Santiago Luna is undefeated (7-0), which includes an impressive showing in his Octagon debut by defeating Quang Le in Sept. 2025. He will battle Angel Pacheco, who is currently on a two-fight losing streak, including a loss on Contender Series, and then another hiccup in his proper Octagon debut at the hands of Caolan Loughran.
Enjoy the fights!
Full UFC Mexico City Fight Card:
UFC Mexico Main Event on Paramount+:
125 lbs.: Brandon Moreno vs. Lone’er Kavanagh
UFC Mexico Main Card on Paramount+ (8 p.m. ET):
135 lbs.: Marlon Vera vs. David Martinez
155 lbs.: Daniel Zellhuber vs. King Green
125 lbs.: Edgar Chairez vs. Felipe Bunes
125 lbs.: Imanol Rodriguez vs. Kevin Borjas
135 lbs.: Santiago Luna vs. Angel Pacheco
UFC Mexico ‘Prelims’ Card On Paramount+ (5 p.m. ET):
185 lbs.: Jose Medina vs. Ryan Gandra
135 lbs.: Macy Chiasson vs. Ailin Perez
135 lbs.: Cristian Quinonez vs. Kris Moutinho
135 lbs.: Douglas Silva de Andrade vs. Javier Reyes
125 lbs.: Ernesta Kareckaite vs. Regina Tarin (not Sofia Montenegro)
145 lbs.: Erik Silva vs. Francis Marshall
185 lbs.: Wes Schultz vs. Damian Pinas
*Fight card, bout order and amount of fights remain subject to change
