All 26 fighters, including main event stars Brandon Moreno and Lone'er Kavanagh, made weight without issues for UFC Fight Night in Mexico City on February 28 at Arena CDMX. This marks the second straight flawless UFC weigh-in card after recent mishaps like Cameron Smotherman's collapse. Moreno headlines in a key flyweight clash against rising Kavanagh, testing the ex-champ's experience against aggressive striking. The clean slate ensures no last-minute changes, building hype for the event. Flyweight division eyes ripple effects, with Kavanagh recently exiting top 15 rankings. Expect a high-paced main event pivotal for both careers and divisional momentum.
All 26 fighters on the UFC Fight Night card in Mexico City successfully made weight on February 27, clearing the path for a clean event at Arena CDMX the following day.
The flawless weigh-in marks back-to-back UFC cards without a single miss, a notable streak following recent incidents that disrupted other events, including a high-profile collapse involving Cameron Smotherman. With no fighters requiring extra time or facing cancellation, the full card remains intact heading into fight night.
Headlining the card is Brandon Moreno, the 32-year-old Mexican flyweight ranked second in the division. Fighting out of Fortis MMA, the former champion carries a record of 23-10-2 and brings considerable championship pedigree to the bout. Moreno lands 3.84 significant strikes per minute at 44 percent accuracy, and also contributes on the ground with 1.36 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Standing across from him is Lone'er Kavanagh, a 27-year-old Englishman from Great Britain Top Team who enters at 10-1-0. Kavanagh is the more active striker of the two, landing 4.13 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy, and has looked sharp in his rise through the flyweight ranks. He holds a slight reach disadvantage, with a 67-inch reach compared to Moreno's 70 inches.
Why it matters
- Moreno's ranking at number two in flyweight means a loss would significantly complicate any title ambitions
- Kavanagh's aggressive striking output sets up a potential war with the experienced former champion
- A full 26-fighter card without changes maximizes divisional momentum and fan interest heading into the event
- The flyweight division remains unsettled, and the result could shift the contender picture meaningfully
