UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanagh Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanagh
Mexico
Main Card • Final
R5, 5:00
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Ecuador
R2, 4:55
Finish Bonus
R3, 5:00
R2, 4:21
Performance of the Night
Peru
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
R1, 0:41
Finish Bonus
Bolivia
Argentina
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R1, 4:59
Finish Bonus
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
R1, 2:29
Finish Bonus
Venezuela
R1, 2:30
Finish Bonus
Official Event Results
$100k POTN
$100k FOTN
$25k Finish
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
Official Post-Fight Performance & Finish Bonuses
Regina Tarin
+$100k (Fight of the Night)
Ernesta Kareckaitė
+$100k (Fight of the Night)
Lone’er Kavanagh
+$100k (Performance of the Night)
Imanol Rodriguez
+$100k (Performance of the Night)
King Green
+$25k (Finish Bonus)
Ryan Gandra
+$25k (Finish Bonus)
Javier Reyes
+$25k (Finish Bonus)
Francis Marshall
+$25k (Finish Bonus)
Damian Pinas
+$25k (Finish Bonus)
Fight of the Night ($100,000 each): Regina Tarin and Ernesta Kareckaitė engaged in an extraordinary 219-significant-strike standup battle over three rounds, earning the premier $100,000 Fight of the Night honors.
Performance of the Night ($100,000 each): Lone’er Kavanagh outstruck former two-time champion Brandon Moreno in Mexico City across five rounds to seize his first UFC main event victory, while Imanol Rodriguez rallied from two early knockdowns to halt Kevin Borjas via second-round TKO.
Additional Finish Bonuses ($25,000 each): All other stoppage winners on the card received $25,000 finish bonuses: King Green, Ryan Gandra, Javier Reyes, Francis Marshall, and Damian Pinas.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
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| WIN | — | — | $100,000 | — | |
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| WIN | — | $25,000 | — | — | |
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| WIN | — | — | $100,000 | — | |
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| WIN | — | $25,000 | — | — | |
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| WIN | — | $25,000 | — | — | |
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| WIN | — | — | $100,000 | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | $100,000 | — | |
| WIN | — | $25,000 | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — | |
| WIN | — | $25,000 | — | — | |
| LOSS | — | — | — | — |
*Official fighter base purses and contractual win bonuses for events held at Arena CDMX in Mexico City are not publicly disclosed by athletic commission officials. Disclosed figures reflect official post-fight performance bonus awards ($100,000 each for Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night) and finish bonuses ($25,000 each) as verified by UFC promotional announcements. Undisclosed contractual payments are designated by —.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records & Milestones at UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanagh
London’s Lone’er Kavanagh secured the biggest win of his career in his first UFC main event, handing former two-time flyweight champion Brandon Moreno a unanimous decision loss in Mexico City.
Regina Tarin (114) and Ernesta Kareckaitė (105) combined for 219 significant strikes over 15 minutes, setting the highest strike total ever recorded on a UFC Mexico City card.
The promotion awarded special $100,000 bonuses for Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night, accompanied by supplementary $25,000 bonuses for every stoppage finish.
Mexico’s David Martinez landed 71 significant strikes and 2 takedowns to defeat perennial bantamweight title challenger Marlon “Chito” Vera via unanimous 29-28 decision.
In his 49th career mixed martial arts bout, fan favorite King Green battered Daniel Zellhuber with 86 significant strikes, scoring a walk-off TKO with just 5 seconds left in Round 2.
Imanol Rodriguez rallied after being dropped twice in Round 1 by Kevin Borjas, turning the tide to score a thrilling stoppage at 4:21 of Round 2 for a $100,000 Performance bonus.
Brazilian middleweight newcomer Ryan Gandra needed only 41 seconds to knock down and finish Jose Daniel Medina, landing 14 strikes without absorbing a single blow.
Aruba’s Damian Pinas electrified the Mexico City crowd in the opening bout of the night, dropping Wes Schultz twice before securing a first-round TKO at 2:30.
Ailín Pérez completed 6 of 10 takedowns and racked up 7 minutes and 36 seconds of control time against Macy Chiasson to earn a unanimous decision sweep.
Cristian Quiñonez executed 7 takedowns and logged 7:06 of mat control against tough veteran Kris Moutinho, capturing a dominant 30-27 decision on all three scorecards.
Santiago Luna delivered a comprehensive striking clinic, landing 131 significant strikes while going a perfect 5-for-5 on takedowns across 15 minutes against Angel Pacheco.
The card drew 16,454 enthusiastic fans to Arena CDMX for the UFC’s eighth showcase in Mexico City, maintaining the venue’s status as a premier international fight hub.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanagh take place?
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanagh took place on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico.
Who won the main event between Brandon Moreno and Lone’er Kavanagh?
Lone’er Kavanagh defeated former two-time UFC Flyweight Champion Brandon Moreno via unanimous decision (49–46, 48–47, 48–47) across five competitive championship rounds.
Who won the co-main event between David Martinez and Marlon Vera?
Mexico’s David Martinez defeated former title challenger Marlon “Chito” Vera via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) in their bantamweight co-headliner.
What bonuses were awarded at UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanagh?
$100,000 bonuses were awarded to Regina Tarin vs. Ernesta Kareckaitė (Fight of the Night), Lone’er Kavanagh (Performance of the Night), and Imanol Rodriguez (Performance of the Night). Additionally, $25,000 finish bonuses went to King Green, Ryan Gandra, Javier Reyes, Francis Marshall, and Damian Pinas.
Why did Regina Tarin vs. Ernesta Kareckaitė win Fight of the Night?
Tarin and Kareckaitė engaged in a furious striking showcase, trading 219 combined significant strikes across 15 minutes before Tarin secured a unanimous decision victory (30–27, 30–27, 29–28).
How did King Green defeat Daniel Zellhuber?
King Green outstruck Daniel Zellhuber and secured three takedowns before dropping the Mexican lightweight and securing a TKO via punches at 4:55 of Round 2.
What was the fastest knockout of the event?
Brazilian middleweight Ryan Gandra landed the fastest finish, stopping Jose Daniel Medina via TKO (punches) in just 41 seconds of Round 1.
What was the official attendance for UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanagh?
The event drew a recorded attendance of 16,454 spectators inside the Arena CDMX in Mexico City.
How was the event broadcast in the United States?
The entire 13-bout card streamed live across the United States on Paramount+, featuring 7 preliminary bouts followed by the 6-fight main card.
How did Imanol Rodriguez win his Performance of the Night bonus?
After being knocked down twice in the first round by Kevin Borjas, Rodriguez rallied behind relentless pressure to score a dramatic TKO via punches at 4:21 of Round 2.
How did Javier Reyes finish Douglas Silva de Andrade?
Colombia’s Javier Reyes landed a knockdown and finished veteran Douglas Silva de Andrade with ground-and-pound punches at 4:59 of Round 1, earning a $25,000 finish bonus.
What was the outcome of Ailín Pérez vs. Macy Chiasson?
Argentina’s Ailín Pérez utilized 6 takedowns and over 7 minutes of control time to earn a unanimous decision victory (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) over Macy Chiasson.
How did Francis Marshall defeat Erik Silva?
Francis Marshall scored a quick takedown and locked in a rear-naked choke submission against Erik Silva at 2:29 of Round 1, taking home a $25,000 finish bonus.
What happened in Damian Pinas’ UFC debut?
Aruba’s Damian Pinas scored two knockdowns against Wes Schultz before referee stoppage at 2:30 of Round 1 via TKO (punches).
What was the key to Cristian Quiñonez’s victory over Kris Moutinho?
Quiñonez controlled the canvas with 7 completed takedowns and 7:06 of top control, winning every single round on all three judges’ cards (30–27, 30–27, 30–27).
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