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Welcome to PWInsiderXtra’s live coverage of UFC Fight Night Mexico City, which is taking place live from Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico.
Main Card (8pm EST., Paramount+)
Lone’er Kavanagh def. #6 Brandon Moreno by unanimous decision (49-46, 48-47, 48-47)
#10 David Martinez def. #9 Marlon Vera by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
King Green def. Daniel Zellhuber by TKO via strikes (4:55, R2)
Edgar Chairez def. Felipe Bunes by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Imanol Rodriguez def. Kevin Borjas by TKO via strikes (4:21, R2)
Santiago Luna def. Angel Pacheco by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Preliminary Card (5pm EST., Paramount+)
Ryan Gandra def. Jose Daniel Medina by TKO via strikes (0:41, R1)
#7 Ailin Perez def. #8 Macy Chiasson by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Cristian Quinonez def. Kris Moutinho by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Javier Reyes def. Douglas Silva De Andrade by TKO via strikes (4:59, R1)
Regina Tarin def. Ernesta Kareckaite by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Francis Marshall def. Erik Silva by submission via rear naked choke (2:29, R1)
Damian Pinas def. Wes Schultz by TKO via strikes (2:30, R1)
- Round By Round Coverage -
#6 Brandon Moreno vs. Lone’er Kavanagh
Round One: The round begins with Moreno attacking Kavanagh with a left hook, Kavanagh and Moreno trade some jabs. Kavanagh pops Moreno with a front kick to the midsection, Moreno hits a backing Kavanagh with a left. Kavanagh starts attacking Moreno with some leg kicks, Kavanagh cracks Moreno with a high kick. Kavanagh stuns a swinging Moreno with a counter left hook, Moreno recovers and he pops Kavanagh with a left hook. Kavanagh and Moreno land a few jabs as the round ends.
Xtra scores the round 10-9 for Kavanagh
Round Two: The round begins with the fighters exchanging some jabs, Kavanagh and Moreno also trade some leg kicks. Kavanagh starts peppering Moreno with more combinations and leg kicks, Kavanagh lands a counter left on a kicking Moreno. Moreno charges forward and he swings away at Kavanagh, Kavanagh rocks Moreno badly with a multiple strike combination and multiple head kicks. Kavanagh goes back to attacking Moreno with leg kicks, Moreno swings back at Kavanagh as the round ends.
Xtra scores the round 10-9 for Kavanagh (Overall Score: 20-18 for Kavanagh)
Round Three: The round begins with Moreno attacking Kavanagh with a bunch of jabs, Kavanagh nails Moreno with a kick to the midsection. Moreno backs up Kavanagh after landing a right, Moreno backs up Kavanagh while swinging wildly at him. Kavanagh fires back and he lands a combo against Moreno, Moreno backs Kavanagh into the fence while looking for a takedown. The fighters separate and Moreno lands a combo, Kavanagh lands more leg kicks and body kicks on Moreno. Moreno backs Kavanagh into the fence as the round ends.
Xtra scores the round 10-9 for Moreno (Overall Score: 29-28 for Kavanagh)
Round Four: The round begins with Moreno attacking Kavanagh with left hooks, Moreno looks for a takedown and Kavanagh defends. Moreno attacks Kavanagh with knee strikes to his thighs, the fighters separate and Kavanagh attacks Moreno with a bunch of leg kicks. Kavanagh starts popping Moreno with left hooks, Kavanagh also lands body kicks on Moreno. Moreno backs Kavanagh into the fence while looking for a takedown, Kavanagh breaks free and he lands an elbow strike and a leg kicks as the round ends.
Xtra scores the round 10-9 for Kavanagh (Overall Score: 39-37 for Kavanagh)
Round Five: The round begins with Kavanagh attacking Moreno with leg kicks, Moreno grabs Kavanagh and backs him into the fence. The referee separates the fighters for inactivity and the action resumes with Kavanagh throwing more leg kicks, Moreno grabs Kavanagh and he backs him into the fence again. Kavanagh pops Moreno with a short left as they separate, Kavanagh then hits Moreno with a body kick. Kavanagh lands a counter strike combination on a swinging Moreno. Moreno again backs Kavanagh into the fence, Kavanagh gets free and he nails Moreno with a body kick as the round ends.
Xtra scores the round 10-9 for Kavanagh (Final Score: 49-46 for Kavanagh)
Official Result: Lone’er Kavanagh def. #6 Brandon Moreno by unanimous decision (49-46, 48-47, 48-47)
#9 Marlon Vera vs. #10 David Martinez
Round One: The round begins with Martinez taking some power swings against Vera, Martinez starts landing leg kicks on Vera. Martinez and Vera exchange some high kick attempts, Martinez lands a few strikes to the midsection of Vera. Martinez lands a counter right followed by an uppercut on a swinging Vera, Martinez lights up Vera with a multiple punch combination. Martinez scores a takedown on Vera and he gets the full guard, Martinez lands ground and pound on Vera as the round ends.
Xtra scores the round 10-9 for Martinez
Round Two: The round begins with Martinez and Vera exchanging some leg kicks, Vera pops Martinez with a kick to the midsection. Martinez hits a swinging Vera with an overhand right, Martinez eats a left before landing a body shot on Vera. Vera comes forward and Martinez cracks him with a few rights, Vera starts landing some lefts against Martinez. Vera goes for a head kick and Martinez trips him up before getting top control on the ground, Vera scrambles and he gets back to his feet. Vera nails Martinez with a left hook to the midsection, Vera throws another head kick as the round ends.
Xtra scores the round 10-9 for Martinez (Overall Score: 20-18 for Martinez)
Round Three: The round begins with Martinez attacking Vera with a combo, Vera attempts a high kick against Martinez. Vera chases a backing Martinez while swinging away at him, Vera pops a jabbing Martinez with a counter right. Martinez grabs a swinging Vera and he briefly gets him up against the fence, Vera backs up Martinez and they have a brief striking exchange. Martinez cracks Vera with an uppercut as they clinch. Vera keeps Martinez near the fence while swinging away at him, Vera and Martinez have a final exchange as the round ends.
Xtra scores the round 10-9 for Vera (Final Score: 29-28 for Martinez)
Official Result: #10 David Martinez def. #9 Marlon Vera by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Daniel Zellhuber vs. King Green
Round One: The round begins with Green hitting Zellhuber with some leg kicks, Zellhuber swings at Green and Green pops him with a knee strike. Green scores a takedown and Zellhuber scrambles to his feet, Green then cracks Zellhuber with a left. Zellhuber fires back and he nails Green with some leg kicks, Green scores a takedown on Zellhuber and Zellhuber pops right back up. Green then cracks a swinging Zellhuber with a looping left, Green then hits Zellhuber with a two punch combination. Zellhuber charges at Green and a brief exchange takes place, Green lands a kick as the round ends.
Xtra scores the round 10-9 for Green
Round Two: The round begins with Zellhuber attacking Green with a variety of kicks, Green scores a takedown on Zellhuber and he gets side control. Zellhuber looks for a buggy choke and Green defends, Zellhuber gets to his feet and Green gets him up against the fence. The fighters separate and swing away at each other, Green then cracks a swinging Zellhuber with a few short rights. Zellhuber uses the jab to occasionally keep Green at a distance, Green rocks a swinging Zellhuber with a counter right. Green levels Zellhuber with a combination and he lands a plethora of follow up shots until the referee jumps in.
Official Result: King Green def. Daniel Zellhuber by TKO via strikes (4:55, R2)
Edgar Chairez vs. Felipe Bunes
Round One: The round begins with Chairez attacking Bunes with leg kicks, Bunes eats jabs while landing leg kicks on Chairez. Bunes grabs Chairez and he backs him into the fence, Bunes jumps onto the back of a standing Chairez. Bunes lands some strikes while on the back of Chairez, Bunes maintains back control as the round ends.
Xtra scores the round 10-9 for Bunes
Round Two: The round begins with Chairez attacking Bunes with leg kicks, Bunes fires back with some kicks of his own. Bunes eats a few shots while landing counter left hooks on Chairez, Chairez pops Bunes with a right to the midsection. Chairez starts landing a few combinations against Bunes, Chairez goes for a spinning attack and Bunes defends. Bunes barely lands a spinning back fist against Chairez, Bunes then hits Chairez with a two punch combination. Bunes goes for a head kick and Chairez blocks it, Bunes lands a spinning back kick to the midsection of Chairez. Bunes accidentally kicks Chairez low and the fight is halted, the action resumes with the fighters having a brief exchange until the round ends.
Xtra scores the round 10-9 for Bunes (Overall Score: 20-18 for Bunes)
Round Three: The round begins with Bunes kicking Chairez in the midsection, Chairez and Bunes exchange some left hooks. Chairez then cracks Bunes with an uppercut, Bunes scores a takedown on Chairez and he gets the open guard. Chairez scrambles to get back to his feet and he lands a spinning attack on Bunes, Chairez continues landing combos against Bunes. Chairez lands multiple lefts to the midsection of Bunes, Bunes causes Chairez to stumble after landing a left. Bunes claims to have poked in the eye and the fight continues with Chairez swinging away at him, Chairez lights up Bunes with a massive combo as the round ends.
Xtra scores the round 10-9 for Chairez (Final Score: 29-28 for Bunes)
Official Result: Edgar Chairez def. Felipe Bunes by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Imanol Rodriguez vs. Kevin Borjas
Round One: The round begins with Rodriguez attacking Borjas with some leg kicks, Borjas drops a swinging Rodriguez with a counter left. Rodriguez gets up and Borjas drops him multiple times with follow up shots, Rodriguez gets up and he manages to score a takedown on Borjas. Borjas scrambles and Rodriguez transitions to the half guard position, Rodriguez attacks Borjas with some ground and pound. Rodriguez gains the full mount and Borjas scrambles to his feet as the round ends.
Xtra scores the round 10-9 for Borjas
Round Two: The round begins with Rodriguez attacking Borjas with leg kicks, Borjas responds with leg kicks of his own. Rodriguez charges at Borjas and a brief exchange takes place, Rodriguez accidentally pokes Borjas in the eye and the fight is halted. The action resumes with Rodriguez jabbing away at Borjas, Rodriguez pops Borjas with a left to the midsection. Rodriguez looks for a takedown before hitting Borjas with a multiple punch combination, Rodriguez stuns a swinging Borjas with a counter left. Rodriguez charges forward and the fighters swing away at each other, Rodriguez drops Borjas with a right before landing follow up shots as the referee jumps in.
Official Result: Imanol Rodriguez def. Kevin Borjas by TKO via strikes (4:21, R2)
Santiago Luna vs. Angel Pacheco
Round One: The round begins with the fighters trading a few jabs, Pacheco backs up Luna with a three punch combination. Luna lands a counter strike combo against a swinging Pacheco, Luna nails Pacheco with multiple knee strikes followed by a two punch combination. Luna scores a takedown on Pacheco and Pacheco pops right back up, Pacheco nails Luna with a pair of rights. Luna stuns a swinging Pacheco with a counter left hook, Luna stuns Pacheco with a body kick followed by a punching combination. Luna scores a takedown on Pacheco and he gets the full guard, Pacheco scrambles and he makes it back to his feet. Pacheco cracks Luna with a right as the round ends.
Xtra scores the round 10-9 for Luna
Round Two: The round begins with Luna backing Pacheco up while swinging away at him, Pacheco backs up Luna after landing a combo. Pacheco pops Luna with a left to the midsection, Luna scores a takedown on Pacheco and he gets the open guard. Pacheco scrambles to his feet and Luna swings away at him, Pacheco continuously attacks Luna with jabs. Luna eats a body shot while landing a combo on Pacheco, Luna cracks Pacheco with a right that causes him to stumble a little bit. Luna backs Pacheco towards the fence while swinging away at him, Luna scores a takedown on Pacheco and he gets the open guard. Pacheco scrambles to his feet and he trades shots with Luna, Luna and Pacheco trade combos as the round ends.
Xtra scores the round 10-9 for Luna (Overall Score: 20-18 for Luna)
Round Three: The round begins with Luna grabbing Pacheco and he backs him into the fence, Luna traps Pacheco before swinging away at him. Pacheco backs up Luna after landing jabs and an uppercut, Luna clinches with Pacheco before landing a knee strike. Luna backs up Pacheco again after landing a multiple punch combination, Luna scores a takedown on Pacheco and he gets the open guard. Pacheco pops right back up and the fighters swing away at each other, Luna grabs Pacheco and he backs him into the fence. Pacheco ducks from a Luna punch and Luna catches him in a guillotine choke, Pacheco escapes and he gets top control on a grounded Luna. Luna scrambles to his feet to get the fight standing again, Luna cracks Pacheco with a knee strike before eating a few body shots. The fighters swing away at each other as the round ends.
Xtra scores the round 10-9 for Luna (Final Score: 30-27 for Luna)
Official Result: Santiago Luna def. Angel Pacheco by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Ryan Gandra vs. Jose Daniel Medina
Round One: The round begins with Gandra attacking Medina with a two punch combo, Gandra lands body kicks against Medina. Gandra then pops Medina with a knee strike followed by a multiple punch combination, Medina goes down and the ref immediately jumps in.
Official Result: Ryan Gandra def. Jose Daniel Medina by TKO via strikes (0:41, R1)
#7 Ailin Perez vs. #8 Macy Chiasson
Round One: The round begins with Perez scoring a takedown on a swinging Chiasson, Chiasson rolls for a knee bar and Perez defends while landing a few strikes. Chiasson scrambles and she gets top control against Perez, Chiasson transitions to back control on Perez. Chiasson attacks Perez with some ground and pound, Perez shakes Chiasson off of her back and she gets back to her feet. Perez scores another takedown on Chiasson and she gets the half guard, Perez lands ground and pound as the round ends.
Xtra scores the round 10-9 for Chiasson
Round Two: The round begins with Chiasson kicking Perez in the midsection, Perez pops an incoming Chiasson with a short right. Perez eats a leg kick before backing up Chiasson with a right, the fighters clinch and Perez gets Chiasson down after landing some knee strikes. Perez attacks Chiasson with some ground and pound, the referee stands up the fighters for inactivity. The action resumes with Chiasson backing Perez into the fence, the fighters trade knee strikes while in the clinch. Chiasson looks for a takedown and Perez winds up in top control when they hit the ground, Chiasson scrambles to her feet and Perez pushes her into the fence. Perez gets Chiasson down again and Chiasson pops back up, Perez gets Chiasson down yet again and she gets back control as the round ends.
Xtra scores the round 10-9 for Perez (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)
Round Three: The round begins with Chiasson stumbling during a kick attempt, Perez grabs Chiasson and gets her against the fence. Perez scores a takedown on Chiasson and she gets the half guard, Perez hits Chiasson with some ground and pound. Perez turns up the pressure on Chiasson with more ground and pound, Perez transitions to back control against a scrambling Chiasson. Chiasson scrambles to her feet and Perez gets her against the fence while landing knee strikes, the fighters clinch and exchange some knee strikes. Perez again backs Chiasson into the fence as the round ends.
Xtra scores the round 10-9 for Perez (Final Score: 29-28 for Perez)
Official Result: #7 Ailin Perez def. #8 Macy Chiasson by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Cristian Quinonez vs. Kris Moutinho
Round One: The round begins with Moutinho attacking Quinonez with some leg kicks, Quinonez levels Moutinho with a right before backing him into the fence. The fighters separate and Quinonez lands another right on Moutinho, Moutinho hits a backing Quinonez with a right hook. Quinonez scores a takedown on a swinging Moutinho and Moutinho gets back up, Quinonez drags Moutinho back to the ground and he gets back control. Moutinho scrambles to get the fight standing again, Quinonez accidentally pokes Moutinho in the eye and the fight is halted. The action resumes with Quinonez lands another right on Moutinho, Quinonez picks Moutinho apart from a distance as the round ends.
Xtra scores the round 10-9 for Quinonez
Round Two: The round begins with Moutinho and Quinonez having a brief exchange, Moutinho grabs Quinonez and they briefly clinch. Moutinho charges at Quinonez while swinging wildly at him, Quinonez scores a takedown on Moutinho and he gets the half guard. Moutinho scrambles to his feet and Quinonez keeps him against the fence before dragging him back to the ground, Quinonez transitions to side control on Moutinho before gaining back control. Moutinho scrambles to his feet and Quinonez gets him up against the fence, Quinonez gets Moutinho back down and he gets back control. Moutinho survives a few choke attempts before Quinonez scrambles to change positions, Moutinho gets back up and the fighters swing away at each other as the round ends.
Xtra scores the round 10-9 for Quinonez (Overall Score: 20-18 for Quinonez)
Round Three: The round begins with Moutinho stunning a swinging Quinonez with a counter left, Quinonez responds by popping Moutinho with a right. Moutinho continues coming forward while swinging away at Quinonez, Quinonez hunts for a takedown and he eventually gets it against Moutinho. Quinonez transitions to the half guard against Moutinho, Moutinho eventually gets Quinonez in his full guard. Moutinho rolls for a heel hook on Quinonez and Quinonez defends, Quinonez attacks Moutinho with some ground and pound. Moutinho gets to his feet and he looks for a takedown on Quinonez as the round ends.
Xtra scores the round 10-9 for Quinonez (Final Score: 30-27 for Quinonez)
Official Result: Cristian Quinonez def. Kris Moutinho by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Douglas Silva De Andrade vs. Javier Reyes
Round One: The round begins with De Andrade attacking Reyes with leg kicks, De Andrade attempts a leaping left hook against Reyes. De Andrade levels Reyes with a right and Reyes makes it back to his feet, Reyes comes forward and De Andrade pops him with a left hook. De Andrade charges at Reyes while swinging wildly at him, Reyes starts swinging back against De Andrade before dropping him with a right. Reyes pounces on a downed De Andrade before gaining back control, Reyes attacks De Andrade with some ground and pound. De Andrade gets back up and Reyes gets him back down while gaining back control, Reyes advances to side control while landing more strikes. De Andrade eventually gets a swinging Reyes into his full guard, Reyes transitions to back control while landing more strikes and the referee jumps in.
Official Result: Javier Reyes def. Douglas Silva De Andrade by TKO via strikes (4:59, R1)
Regina Tarin vs. Ernesta Kareckaite
Round One: The round begins with Kareckaite and Tarin trading shots, the fighters briefly clinch while trading more strikes. Tarin starts landing leg kicks against Kareckaite followed by a combination, Kareckaite pops a swinging Tarin with a counter left hook. Tarin goes for a high kick and Kareckaite lands a counter right, Kareckaite and Tarin exchange some right hooks. Tarin then cracks Kareckaite with a short right uppercut, Tarin starts landing multiple shots against a swinging Kareckaite. Kareckaite comes forward and she hits Tarin with a right, the fighters clinch and trade elbow strikes. Kareckaite comes forward and she pops Tarin with a few strikes, Kareckaite kicks Tarin in the midsection. Kareckaite backs Tarin into the fence as the round ends.
Xtra scores the round 10-9 for Kareckaite
Round Two: The round begins with Kareckaite kicking Tarin in the midsection, Tarin goes back to attacking Kareckaite with leg kicks. Tarin grabs a swinging Kareckaite and backs her into the fence, Kareckaite pops Tarin with an elbow strike as they separated. Tarin nails a swinging Kareckaite with a body kick, Kareckaite and Tarin get into some striking exchanges. Tarin clinches with Kareckaite while landing uppercuts and knee strikes, Kareckaite grabs Tarin and she backs her into the fence. Tarin lands a few more strikes before they separate, Tarin lands a two punch combo on a swinging Kareckaite. Tarin nails Kareckaite with a knee strike during a brief clinch, Tarin and Kareckaite get into another exchange. Kareckaite nails Tarin with a body kick followed by a right, Kareckaite hunts for a takedown and she gets it as the round ends.
Xtra scores the round 10-9 for Tarin (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)
Round Three: The round begins with Kareckaite swinging away at Tarin, Tarin nails a swinging Kareckaite with a knee to the midsection. Kareckaite pops a kicking Tarin with a two punch combination, Tarin grabs Kareckaite and backs her into the fence. Tarin drags Kareckaite to the ground and Kareckaite pops back up, Kareckaite scrambles and she gets Tarin against the fence. The fighters separate and swing away at each other, Kareckaite starts landing meg kicks against Tarin before eating a right hook. Tarin then hits a swinging Kareckaite with a right to the midsection, Tarin eats a body kick before lighting Kareckaite up with a multiple punch combination. Kareckaite comes forward and she has some wild exchanges with Tarin, Tarin backs up before landing a straight right on Kareckaite. The fighters clnch and exchange a bunch of strikes, the fighters separate and have a final wild striking exchange as the round ends.
Xtra scores the round 10-9 for Tarin (Final Score: 29-28 for Tarin)
Official Result: Regina Tarin def. Ernesta Kareckaite by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Erik Silva vs. Francis Marshall
Round One: The round begins with Silva attacking Marshall with a spinning head kick, Marshall goes after Silva with some leg kicks. Marshall accidentally pokes Silva in the eyes and the fight is halted, the action resumes with Silva landing leg kicks on Marshall. Marshall scores a takedown on Silva and Silva pops right back up, Silva sets up for a guillotine choke and Marshall gets him back to the ground. Marshall gains full mount and then back control on Silva, Marshall catches Silva in a rear naked choke and the tap out follows.
Official Result: Francis Marshall def. Erik Silva by submission via rear naked choke (2:29, R1)
Damian Pinas vs. Wes Schultz
Round One: The round begins with Pinas attacking Schultz with some leg kicks, Schultz fires back with leg kicks of his own. Schultz looks for a takedown and Pinas defends, Pinas drops Schultz with a right and Schultz pops back up while eating more strikes. Schultz goes for a takedown and Pinas gets top control when they hit the ground, Pinas attacks Schultz with some ground and pound. Pinas gets up and he drops Schultz with an uppercut, Schultz gets up and Pinas levels him with another right as the referee jumps in.
Official Result: Damian Pinas def. Wes Schultz by TKO via strikes (2:30, R1)
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