Overview
- Judges awarded Kavanagh a unanimous decision over Mexico’s first UFC champion after five rounds at Arena Ciudad de México on February 28.
- The result reshapes short‑term flyweight positioning, halting Moreno’s push back toward title contention and elevating Kavanagh’s profile.
- The card heavily featured Mexican talent across the main card, reflecting UFC’s strategy to deepen its footprint in the country.
- Argentine contender Ailín Pérez defeated Macy Chiasson by decision in one of the night’s standout bouts.
- All fighters successfully made weight with no cancellations, and the event marked UFC’s regional shift to exclusive streaming on Paramount+.