Overview
- Kavanagh defeated former two-time champion Brandon Moreno by unanimous decision in the UFC Mexico City main event, with scorecards of 49-46, 48-47 and 48-47.
- The 26-year-old replaced injured Asu Almabayev on short notice and blunted Moreno’s takedowns while scoring with low kicks and quick counters across five rounds.
- A reported rankings update shared by journalist John Morgan lists Kavanagh at No. 6 at flyweight, with Moreno dropping to No. 7.
- Outlets report Kavanagh earned a Performance of the Night bonus, and he stated he aims to become champion within his first two years in the UFC.
- Post-fight discussion now targets ranked-opponent tests for Kavanagh, while Moreno’s two-fight skid has observers calling for a rebound matchup before any title push.