He UFC Fight Night México 2026 this will be celebrated Saturday February 28 at the CDMX Arena, from 7 p.m. (local time in Argentina, Brazil and other countries in the region).
The main course will be starring the Mexican idol Brandon Morenowho seeks to put his most recent defeat behind him and regain ground within the fly division. In front you will have Lone’er Kavanagha last-minute replacement that comes with less than three weeks of preparation for his first main event in the UFC.
The former flyweight champion faces a crucial moment. Moreno comes after suffering his first defeat by technical knockout, at the hands of Tatsuro Taira in the UFC 323. That setback stopped a streak of two victories that had returned him to the map of contenders.
Originally, the Mexican had to measure himself with Asu Almabayevbut a last-minute loss opened the door for Kavanagh will take the challenge. The Irishman, who had just scheduled his fight against Bruno Silva for March, was withdrawn from that commitment to take Almabayev’s place.
His present, however, raises questions: he was knocked out in his last fight by Charles Johnson, in what meant the first defeat of his career.
Marlon Vera vs David Martínez, a high-voltage co-feature fight
The co-main event presents a clash of paths intertwined by urgency and ambition. Marlon Vera He will try to stop an alarming streak of three consecutive losses – which included a title fight against Sean O’Malley in 2024 – to rediscover his best version.
In front will be David Martinezone of the recent revelations of the bantam division. Undefeated in his three appearances in the UFC, Martínez arrives with nine straight victories and an unforgettable debut a year ago in Mexico City, where he was knocked out in the first round and earned a bonus.
The duel promises to be a true test for both: Vera wants to prove that she still belongs to the elite, while Martínez seeks to confirm that he is ready to climb to the big leagues of contenders.
Complete card – UFC Fight Night Mexico 2026
Main billboard
- Brandon Moreno vs. Lone’er Kavanagh — flyweight
- Edgar Cháirez vs. Felipe Bunes — flyweight
- Marlon Vera vs. David Martínez — bantamweight
- Imanol Rodríguez vs. Kevin Borjas — flyweight
- Daniel Zellhuber vs. King Green — peso ligero
- Santiago Luna vs. Ángel Pacheco — bantamweight
Preliminary
- Ryan Gandra vs. José Daniel Medina — middleweight
- Macy Chiasson vs. Ailin Pérez — bantamweight
- Cristian Quiñónez vs. Kris Moutinho — bantamweight
- Douglas Silva de Andrade vs. Javier Reyes — featherweight
- Damian Pinas vs. Wes Schultz — middleweight
- Regina Tarín vs. Ernesta Kareckaite — peso mosca
- Erik Silva vs. Francis Marshall — peso pluma
Where to watch UFC Fight Night Mexico 2026 in Latin America
Starting in 2026, all UFC events can be seen exclusively on Paramount+, with no additional PPV-type costs.
What time does UFC Fight Night Mexico 2026 start in Latin America?
Estimated start times for the main card:
- Argentina: 23:00
- Uruguay: 23:00
- Chile: 23:00
- Paraguay: 23:00
- Bolivia: 22:00
- Venezuela: 22:00
- Colombia: 21:00
- Ecuador: 21:00
- Peru: 21:00
The combat between Cavanagh’s Moreno It is expected at approximately 01:30 in Argentina (early morning on Sunday).
