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Brandon Moreno Faces Short-Notice Replacement Lone'er Kavanagh in Mexico City

Kavanagh steps in on short notice opposite the former two-time champion returning from a December knockout.

Overview

  • UFC Fight Night takes place at Arena CDMX with prelims at 5 p.m. ET and the main card at 8 p.m. ET, streaming on Paramount+.
  • Lone'er Kavanagh was tapped to replace injured Asu Almabayev and enters as the No. 15 flyweight after earning a UFC deal via the Contender Series.
  • Brandon Moreno, a two-time former flyweight champion currently ranked No. 6, makes his first 2026 appearance following a TKO loss to Tatsuro Taira in December.
  • Betting markets list Moreno as the favorite (around -198) with Kavanagh a live underdog (+164 to about +190) in several previews and predictions.
  • The six-fight main card features a Mexican athlete in each bout, with Marlon Vera vs. David Martinez slated as the bantamweight co-main event.