The UFC’s return to Mexico City on February 28 has received a major boost following the announcement of an intriguing lightweight matchup between rising prospect Daniel Zellhuber and seasoned veteran King Green. While the cardboard is headlined by former two-time Flyweight Champion Brandon Moreno’s clash with Kazakhstan’s Asu Almabayev, the addition of Zellhuber versus Green marks a pivotal showdown that would reshape the trajectory of each fighters.
Zellhuber, the 26-year-old Mexican prospect generally known as “Golden Boy,” finds himself at a critical crossroads in his UFC profession. Currently riding a two-fight losing streak following defeats to Michael Johnson at UFC 318 and Esteban Ribovics at UFC 306, Zellhuber desperately needs a victory to reignite his promotional aspirations. Despite the recent setbacks, the Mexican talent boasts a record of 15-3 overall and 3-3 contained in the Octagon.
His bout against Ribovics earned Fight of the Night honors, demonstrating his propensity for delivering fan-friendly performances. Fighting in front of his home crowd at Arena CDMX presents a really perfect opportunity for Zellhuber to snap his losing streak and reestablish himself as a legitimate contender.
Fight of the Yr?!
Esteban Ribovics vs Daniel Zellhuber was INSANE 🤯 pic.twitter.com/mnznWiIXVh
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) December 24, 2024
Standing across the cage can be 39-year-old King Green, a UFC stalwart since 2013 who continues to prove his longevity in the game. Green’s skilled record of 33-17-1 reflects the profession of a real journeyman who has competed against elite-level competition throughout his 13-year tenure with the promotion. The veteran’s recent campaign has been tumultuous, suffering brutal back-to-back losses to Paddy Pimblett and Mauricio Ruffy—the latter representing one among 2025’s most memorable knockouts via spinning wheel kick. Nevertheless, Green rebounded successfully against newcomer Lance Gibson Jr., securing a unanimous decision victory that halted his losing streak and demonstrated that the veteran still possesses the technical skills to compete effectively.
This matchup represents an enchanting generational clash, with Green providing the experience and technical prowess crucial to check Zellhuber’s resolve, while the younger Mexican fighter brings explosive striking capabilities and championship-level ambitions. For Zellhuber, failure will not be an option; he must recapture his pre-UFC 318 form. Conversely, Green seeks to prove that his recent loss to Ruffy was merely a setback reasonably than a sign of decline.
Confirmed UFC Mexico Fights (February 28, 2026 – Arena CDMX, Mexico City)
- Brandon Moreno vs. Asu Almabayev (Flyweight – Predominant Event)
- Macy Chiasson vs. Ailín Pérez (Women’s Bantamweight – Co-Predominant Event)
- Daniel Zellhuber vs. King Green (Lightweight)
- Edgar Chairez vs. Felipe Bunes (Flyweight)
- Imanol Rodriguez vs. Kevin Borjas (Flyweight)
- Wesley Schultz vs. Damian Pinas (Middleweight)
- José Medina vs. Ryan Gandra (Middleweight)
- Santiago Luna vs. Angel Pacheco (Bantamweight)
- Cristian Quiñonez vs. Kris Moutinho (Bantamweight)
- Ernesta Kareckaitė vs. Sofia Montenegro (Women’s Flyweight)