Overview
- Kavanagh earned a unanimous decision in Mexico City with scores of 49-46, 48-47 and 48-47, rocking Moreno and stuffing eight takedowns.
- He accepted the fight on short notice after Asu Almabayev withdrew, stepping in from a previously scheduled March 14 bout.
- Official updates place Kavanagh at No. 6 in the flyweight rankings, while Moreno falls to a tie for No. 7.
- Jon Jones congratulated Kavanagh via FaceTime and praised his Muay Thai as the 26-year-old improved to 10-1 overall and 3-1 in the UFC.
- Kavanagh stated he aims to become champion within two years, and projections suggest matchmakers will pair him next with a ranked opponent.