Here is the confirmed UFC Rankings Report for Tuesday, March 3, 2026, following UFC Fight Night 268: Moreno vs. Kavanagh this past weekend from Arena CDMX, Mexico City.
Flyweight
Lone’er Kavanagh enters at No. 6. The 26-year-old Englishman entered the fight unranked and on short notice — replacing Asu Almabayev (hand injury) — and defeated former two-time champion Brandon Moreno via unanimous decision (49–46, 48–47, 48–47) over five rounds. Kavanagh battered Moreno’s lead calf and bloodied his face, controlling distance with clean counters throughout.
Brandon Moreno holds at No. 6. Despite the loss, Moreno retains his ranking position. He is now 23–10–2 and has lost three of his last five fights.
Bantamweight
David Martínez rises to No. 9. The undefeated UFC prospect (3–0 in the promotion) defeated Marlon Vera via unanimous decision (29–28 across all three cards) in the co-main event. Martínez previously sat at No. 10 entering the fight and moved up one spot following the win over a ranked opponen.
Marlon “Chito” Vera drops from No. 8. The one-time title challenger now sits on a career-worst four-fight losing streak and loses ground in the 135 lb rankings.
Lightweight
King Green earns a ranking bump after knocking out Daniel Zellhuber in Round 2 at UFC Fight Night 268. Green’s finish of the ranked Mexican prospect consolidates his position in the 155 lb division.
Flyweight (Prelim Movers)
Imanol Rodríguez enters the rankings after a TKO finish of Kevin Borjas in his UFC debut on the prelims, earning a Performance of the Night bonus. Rodríguez’s finish was enough for the panel to slot him into the flyweight top 15.
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