Kavanagh upsets Moreno in Mexico City stunner

Unranked prospect Lone’er Kavanagh shocked former two-time flyweight champion Brandon Moreno with a dominant performance in the UFC Mexico City main event on February 28, 2026, marking a potential Upset of the Year. Moreno stepped in after Asu Almabayev's injury, but the 26-year-old Kavanagh, fresh off a loss, outclassed him completely. This win catapults Kavanagh into flyweight contention, earning praise from Jon Jones for his leg kicks. For flyweight, it shakes up the division, challenging ranked fighters like Tatsuro Taira. Expect Kavanagh's next booking to be against a top-10 opponent soon.[1]