Former UFC Champion Takes Bold Step for Mexico Main Event Fight
A significant change has emerged in the upcoming UFC Mexico event. Scheduled for the end of this month at Arena CDMX in Mexico City, the fight card faced a setback when #7-ranked flyweight contender Asu Almabayaev withdrew due to injury. This unexpected turn compelled the UFC to find a replacement on short notice.
New Challenger for Brandon Moreno
Stepping up to the challenge is #15-ranked Lone’er Kavanagh. Previously expected to face Bruno Silva at a UFC Fight Night event in Las Vegas, Kavanagh will now headline the Mexico City event against Brandon Moreno. Kavanagh, known for his knockout power, earned his UFC contract by defeating An Tuan Ho on Dana White’s Contender Series in 2024.
Kavanagh’s Career Trajectory
- Kavanagh holds an undefeated record of 9-0.
- He debuted in the UFC with a unanimous decision win over Jose Ochoa.
- His last fight ended in a decision victory against Felipe dos Santos.
- Kavanagh’s recent loss to Charles Johnson highlighted the challenges he faces in the octagon.
Brandon Moreno’s Journey
Brandon Moreno, currently ranked #5 in the flyweight division, faces a pivotal match. His second reign as champion ended in mid-2023 after losing to Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 290. Following a close defeat to Brandon Royval, Moreno sought to reestablish himself with back-to-back victories over Amir Albazi and Steve Erceg.
Setting the Stage for UFC Mexico
Eager to rebound, Moreno originally prepared to face Almabayaev before this last-minute change. Kavanagh’s short-notice bout against a seasoned competitor like Moreno creates an exciting dynamic for UFC fans.
UFC Mexico Fight Card
The fight card promises an exhilarating lineup:
- Main Event: Brandon Moreno vs. Lone’er Kavanagh
- Co-Main Event: Macy Chiasson vs. Ailin Perez
- Daniel Zellhuber vs. King Green
- Marlon Vera vs. David Martinez
- Edgar Chairez vs. Felipe Bunes
- Imanol Rodriguez vs. Kevin Borjas
- Jose Medina vs. Ryan Gandra
- Wes Schultz vs. Damian Pinas
- Santiago Luna vs. Angel Pacheco
- Christian Quiñonez vs. Kris Moutinho
- Ernesta Kareckaite vs. Sofia Montenegro
- Douglas Silva de Andrade vs. Javier Reyes
- Erik Silva vs. Francis Marshall
As anticipation builds for UFC Mexico, fans eagerly await the clash between Moreno and Kavanagh. This match could define both fighters’ careers, highlighting the stakes of this bold move by both contenders.
