UFC News

Chris Taylor - February 28, 2026

Tonight’s UFC Mexico City event was headlined by a men’s flyweight bout featuring former champ Brandon Moreno taking on Lone’er Kavanagh. Moreno (23-10-2 MMA) had entered this evening’s main event looking to rebound, this after suffering a TKO loss to Tatsuro Taira in his most previous Octagon appearance at December’s UFC 323 event in Las Vegas (see that here). Prior to that setback, the former flyweight champion was coming off back-to-back decision wins over Amir Albazi and Steve Erceg.

Chris Taylor - February 28, 2026

We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Mexico City results, including the flyweight main event between Brandon Moreno and Lone’er Kavanagh. Moreno (23-10-2 MMA) will enter this evening’s main event looking to rebound, this after suffering a TKO loss to Tatsuro Taira in his most recent Octagon appearance at December’s UFC 323 event in Las Vegas (see that here). Prior to that setback, the former flyweight champion was coming off back-to-back wins over Amir Albazi and Steve Erceg.

Chris Taylor - February 28, 2026

Tonight’s UFC Mexico City event was co-headlined by a men’s bantamweight bout featuring Marlon Vera taking on David Martinez. Vera (23-12-1 MMA) had entered this evening’s bout with hopes of snapping a 3-fight losing skid. During that rough stretch, ‘Chito’ had dropped decisions to Sean O’Malley, Deiveson Figueiredo and Aiemann Zahabi respectively. The Ecuadorian’s most previous win had come way back at UFC 293 in August of 2023, where he defeated Pedro Munhoz by way of unanimous decision.

Chris Taylor - February 28, 2026

We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Mexico City results, including the men’s bantamweight co-main event between Marlon Vera and David Martinez. Vera (23-11-1 MMA) will enter the bout with hopes of snapping a 3-fight losing skid. During that rough stretch, ‘Chito’ has dropped decisions to Sean O’Malley, Deiveson Figueiredo and Aiemann Zahabi. The Ecuadorian’s most recent win came back at UFC 293 in August of 2023, where he defeated Pedro Munhoz by way of unanimous decision.

Chris Taylor - February 28, 2026

Jiri Prochazka has issued his first comments after being booked for a vacant light heavyweight title fight opposite Carlos Ulberg at UFC 327. It was late yesterday evening that UFC CEO Dana White made the shocking announcement that Alex Pereira would be vacating the promotion‘s light heavyweight belt, this while revealing that Prochazka and Ulberg are now booked to collide for the vacant strap on April 11 in Miami (at UFC 327).

Chris Taylor - February 28, 2026

The Octagon returns south of the border for tonight’s UFC Mexico City event, 13-bout fight card headlined by Brandon Moreno vs. Lone’er Kavanagh. Moreno (23-9-2 MMA) will enter this evening’s main event looking to rebound, this after suffering a TKO loss to Tatsuro Taira in his most recent Octagon appearance at December’s UFC 323 event in Las Vegas (see that here). Prior to that setback, the former flyweight champion was coming off back-to-back wins over Amir Albazi and Steve Erceg.

Curtis Calhoun - February 27, 2026

Two-time UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira will vacate his belt and make the move up to heavyweight. In a Friday night stunner, UFC CEO Dana White announced that Alex Pereira was vacating his UFC light heavyweight title for the chance to make history.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 27, 2026

Alexander Volkanovski isn’t as down on Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano as others. Netflix and Most Valuable Promotions recently announced that Rousey and Carano are set to collide in a five-round MMA fight on May 16. Rousey hasn’t fought since late 2016, while Carano hasn’t had a pro MMA bout since 2009. Not long before the announcement was made, Carano’s coach John Wood said he wouldn’t rule out a return fight.

BJ Penn Staff - February 27, 2026

Colby Covington is looking for revenge against the fiercest rival of UFC career. Covington is one of the best welterweights of the last generation. While he has struggled with results lately, he spent years near the very top of his division, and even briefly reigned as interim champion.

BJ Penn Staff - February 27, 2026

Jake Paul wants to get into the ring with UFC champion Ilia Topuria, and it sounds like his wish may be granted. Paul, a social media influencer, is one of the biggest stars in boxing today. However, he has spent much of his career so far battling aging UFC veterans, which has been the source of major criticism.

Harry Kettle - February 27, 2026

UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria isn’t concerned about the threat of Arman Tsarukyan if the two clash in a title showdown. Right now, Ilia Topuria is one of the scariest fighters in all of mixed martial arts. He’s earned that reputation as a result of his blockbuster knockout wins over Alexander Volkanovski, Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira, in three victories that cemented him as one of the best pound for pound athletes in all of combat sports.

Harry Kettle - February 27, 2026

UFC veteran Brandon Moreno has insisted that he is still motivated to win back the flyweight championship despite some setbacks. When it comes to fan favorites in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Brandon Moreno is right up there with the best of them. He is a former two-time flyweight champion, he has a fan-friendly style, and he has a great personality and approach towards fighting.