UFC Mexico Post-Event Facts: Seasoned and Exciting Lightweight Flourishes On Main Card
UFC Mexico proved to be another rip-roaring show for the global leader in mixed martial arts, with more than a few native heroes getting their chance to shine on the big stage. In the headlining bout of UFC Mexico City, Lone’er Kavanagh silenced doubters by besting previous flyweight champion Bra...
UFC Mexico proved to be another rip-roaring show for the global leader in mixed martial arts, with more than a few native heroes getting their chance to shine on the big stage.
In the headlining bout of UFC Mexico City, Lone’er Kavanagh silenced doubters by besting previous flyweight champion Brandon Moreno in what played out as a near blowout performance.
In the co-main event, David Martinez had to dig deep within himself to eek out a close unanimous decision victory over bantamweight stalwart Marlon Vera.
We provide you with all the post fight night facts from an exciting UFC Mexico City card.
Intriguing Post-Event Tidbits from the Main Card
Santiago Luna def. Angel Pacheco
Santiago Luna
His unanimous decision triumph over Pacheco at UFC Mexico City brought his 100% finish streak to an end. It was the first time one of his fights had seen the scorecards since his final match as an amateur all the way back in 2023. He is now 2-0 in the UFC since making his debut back in September of last year.
Angel Pacheco
He has still never been stopped as a professional. His loss to Luna marked his third loss in a row. Including his tilt on the Contender Series, he has been outlanded in all of his bouts under the UFC banner in terms of significant strikes.
Imanol Rodríguez def. Kevin Borjas
Imanol Rodríguez
He was one of only two undefeated fighters competing on the main card. His win over Borjas netted him his first Performance of the Night bonus. He has now won six of his professional contests by knockout, retaining his 100% finish rate.
Kevin Borjas
His loss to Rodriguez marked his second in a row, as well as his second by knockout in the UFC. He is now 1-1 against competitors with the last name Rodriguez in the company, as he had previously beaten Ronaldo Rodríguez last year. He is now 1-4 in his last five fights.
Édgar Cháirez def. Felipe Bunes
Édgar Cháirez
His victory over Bunes marked his first triumph via the judge’s cards. It was also the first time he had ever gone to a split decision. He has now won back-to-back bouts. His UFC record now stands at 3-2-1NC.
Felipe Bunes
His loss to Cháirez marked his sixth by decision. He has only won once since entering the UFC back in January 2024. He is now 1-3 in his last four matches.
King Green def. Daniel Zellhuber
King Green
His win over Zellhuber at UFC Mexico City marked his 12th by knockout. He has now won 33 times as a professional. The combined records of his last four opponents add up to a whopping 56-8.
Daniel Zellhuber
His loss to Green marked his third consecutive setback. It was also the first time he had been beaten by strikes. He has not gotten his hand raised after a fight since his triumph over Francisco Prado back in February of 2024. His UFC record now stands at 3-4.
David Martínez def. Marlon Vera
David Martínez
His win over Vera marked his second straight victory over a ranked contender at bantamweight. He has now won four times by decision as a professional. He has outlanded every single adversary he has faced in the UFC and the Contender Series, boasting a 69% striking defense rate.
Marlon Vera
His loss to Martínez marked his fourth straight setback, making it his 12th by decision. He has had the reach advantage in his last three trips to the Octagon. His UFC record now stands at 15-11.
UFC Mexico City Headline Bout – Lone’er Kavanagh vs. Brandon Moreno
Lone’er Kavanagh
His win over Moreno brought him back into the winner’s circle after previously losing to Charles Johnson. It also marked his first victory over a ranked fighter at flyweight. His triumph at UFC Mexico netted him his first Performance of the Night bonus. His professional record now stands at 10-1.
Brandon Moreno
His loss to Kavanagh marked his second in a row. It also marked the first time he had lost in a main event booking since his setback to Brandon Royval at UFC Fight Night 237. In his last three matches against opponents who were younger than him, he has lost twice, falling to both Kavanagh and Tatsuro Taira, while boasting a win over Steve Erceg.
