RECAP: UFC Fight Night Moreno Vs. Kavanagh

A fight card in Mexico City never disappoints. I still get flashbacks to Cain Velasquez vs. Fabricio Werdum, the fight that proved that even legends in their prime can be humbled by the altitude. Scroll down for our favorite fights from this card.

Tom's Fight of the Night: Luna vs. Pacheco

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I expected an early finish, the kind that seemed likely in the first or second round. Instead, the fight delivered something even better, a gritty and technical battle that easily earns Fight of the Night recognition.

The opening round was a striking showcase. Both fighters stood their ground and traded with precision and power, neither man backing down from the damage. The pace was high, the exchanges were sharp, and the level of skill on display set the tone for the rest of the contest.

As the fight progressed, Luna began to pull ahead. Competing in front of his home crowd, he demonstrated a well-rounded skill set, blending his striking with perfectly timed level changes. He completed all five of his takedown attempts and consistently controlled the clinch, where he landed effective strikes in every round.

Pacheco, however, never quit. Even while trailing, he remained composed and dangerous. In the final round, he secured a takedown in a last effort to shift the momentum, showing resilience and determination. It was a strong statement, but it was not enough to sway the outcome.

What many expected to be a quick finish became a compelling, hard-fought contest defined by skill, toughness, and heart.

Rodriguez vs. Borjas- Standout Comeback Performance

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TUF veteran Imanol Rodriguez entered the bout as a rising flyweight, with many observers viewing him as a future contender for UFC gold. Standing across from him, however, was Kevin Borjas, a dangerous opponent intent on disrupting that trajectory.

There was no feeling-out process.

The fight opened at a furious pace, with both men engaging immediately. Borjas struck first in a major way, cracking Rodriguez with a sharp left hook that sent him to the canvas. Moments later, another clean connection dropped him again, putting Rodriguez in early trouble. To his credit, Rodriguez stayed composed under fire, weathered the onslaught, and changed levels to secure a crucial takedown that allowed him to survive the round.

Fully recovered in the second, Rodriguez showed no hesitation in pressing forward. He kept Borjas on the back foot, crowding him and landing heavy shots in close exchanges. The pressure paid off when Rodriguez uncorked a powerful overhand right that dropped Borjas to the mat. Follow-up strikes forced the stoppage, sealing a dramatic TKO victory and reaffirming Rodriguez’s promise in the division.

Tom's KO of the Night – Zellhuber vs. Green

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I still consider 'King' Bobby Green(left) a product of the UFC’s late golden era, a time when personality and a unique fighting style carried weight. Even at 39 years old, Green continues to prove he belongs, delivering knockouts with the same sharp precision that has defined his career.

This performance, however, was not a typical Bobby Green outing. The trademark hands-low stance and slick head movement were still there, but so was a noticeable tactical adjustment. Green incorporated more takedown attempts into his approach and found success with them, forcing his opponent to account for multiple threats. That added layer opened clearer opportunities upstairs.

In the second round, Green capitalized. After establishing the threat of the level change, he stepped in and fired a clean, crushing left cross that landed flush on Zellhuber’s chin. Follow-up shots sealed the finish, resulting in a knockout stoppage that underscored both his evolution and his enduring power.

Train Like the Fights You Watch

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