Kavanagh Beats Moreno by Unanimous Decision
Kavanagh Takes the Decision
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanagh took place on February 28, 2026, at Arena CDMX in Mexico City. Lone’er Kavanagh defeated former flyweight champion Brandon Moreno by unanimous decision in the five-round main event. The official scorecards read 48-47, 48-47 and 49-46 for Kavanagh.
A Short-Notice Main Event
Kavanagh stepped into the headliner after the originally announced opponent, Asu Almabayev, withdrew. The British flyweight made the most of the opportunity, winning a close decision in front of Moreno’s home crowd. The result gave Kavanagh the biggest victory of his UFC career, while Moreno’s return to Mexico ended with a setback in the title picture.
What the Result Means
The decision was competitive on the judges’ cards, but all three scored the fight for Kavanagh. The UFC’s event recap and scorecards document the result and the scorecards.
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The result came after Kavanagh replaced Almabayev in the main event, giving him five rounds against a former champion. All three judges favored the substitute, though the narrow 48–47 cards show it was not a runaway. Moreno’s homecoming was competitive, but Kavanagh earned the decision and the largest win of his UFC tenure.
