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The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heads south of the border this Saturday night for an electric flyweight main event, as former champion Brandon “The Assassin Baby” Moreno takes on surging contender Lone’er Kavanagh in a five-round clash at Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico.

From hometown energy in the main event to a stacked undercard filled with action fighters, this card offers plenty for fans and bettors alike. Below is everything you need to know, including start times, streaming details, and the latest odds available at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook.

UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanagh Time, Date & Location

  • 📅 Date: Saturday, February 28
  • Start Time: 5:00 PM EST for Prelims, 8:00 PM EST for Main Card
  • 🏟️ Location: Arena CDMX, Mexico City, Mexico
  • 💻 Streaming: Paramount+

Mexico City’s high elevation has historically played a factor in fights held there, adding another layer of intrigue to this matchup. Moreno returns to compete in front of a passionate home crowd, while Kavanagh looks to spoil the party and vault himself into the flyweight title picture with the biggest win of his career.

UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanagh Full Card & Odds

Odds as of Friday, February 27. Subject to change.

Favorite
Underdog
Ailin Perez (-185)Macy Chiasson (+150)
Francis Marshall (-650)Erik Silva (+475)
Javier Reyes (-240)Douglas Silva de Andrade (+190)
Damian Pinas (-260)Wes Schultz (+210)
Cristian Quiñonez (-650)Kris Moutinho (+475)
Ernesta Kareckaite (-190)Regina Tarin (+155)
Ryan Gandra (-650)Jose Medina (+475)
Daniel Zellhuber (-525)King Green (+400)
Santiago Luna (-650)Angel Pacheco (+450)
David Martinez (-275)Marlon Vera (+220)
Edgar Chairez (-350)Felipe Bunes (+260)
Imanol Rodriguez (-450)Kevin Borjas (+350)
Brandon Moreno (-200)Lone'er Kavanagh (+165)

The flyweight headliner sees Moreno as a solid favorite, but Kavanagh’s plus-money price may attract those looking for an upset in hostile territory. Several bouts on the prelims also feature sizable favorites, creating potential parlay pieces for players building multi-leg tickets.

UFC Betting Markets Available at Hard Rock Bet

Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook goes well beyond straight moneyline wagers, offering a deep menu of props and specialty markets designed for UFC bettors.

🥊 Total Rounds

Predict how long the fight lasts with round totals such as:

  • Over/Under 1.5 Rounds
  • Over/Under 2.5 Rounds
  • Over/Under 3.5 Rounds
  • Over/Under 4.5 Rounds

These markets are especially popular in five-round main events where cardio and pace can dramatically shift momentum late.

🏆 Winning Method

If you have a specific outcome in mind, method-of-win props can deliver larger payouts:

  • Moreno by Decision
  • Moreno by KO/TKO
  • Moreno by Submission
  • Kavanagh by Decision
  • Kavanagh by KO/TKO
  • Kavanagh by Submission

Additional options include:

  • Any Fighter to Win by KO/TKO
  • Either Fighter to Win by Submission
  • Fight to Go the Distance (Yes/No)

📊 Round & Fight Props

For those who want to dial in even further, Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook features detailed round and performance props, including:

  • Winning Round (exact round finish)
  • Alternate Winning Round Grouped
  • Round 1 Outcome
  • Fight to Reach Round 2, 3, 4, or 5
  • Either Fighter to Win in Specific Rounds

Whether you’re siding with the hometown favorite, targeting an underdog, or crafting a Same Game Parlay around a projected finish, this Mexico City card presents no shortage of betting angles.

Prelims get underway at 5:00 PM EST on Paramount+, with the main card following at 8:00 PM EST. The Moreno vs. Kavanagh headliner is expected later in the evening.

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