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UFC Mexico City Fight Night Set Amidst Cartel Unrest
24 Feb
Summary
- UFC event in Mexico City proceeds as planned.
- Cartel unrest occurred in Puerto Vallarta, not Mexico City.
- Mexico City is approximately a 10-hour drive from unrest.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship's upcoming event in Mexico City is confirmed to proceed as planned. This decision comes despite recent cartel-related violence that erupted in Puerto Vallarta, a city located approximately 10 hours away from the capital.
The unrest in Puerto Vallarta followed the killing of a prominent cartel leader and involved clashes between cartel members and security forces, leading to fires and exchanges of gunfire. While the U.S. State Department issued warnings for certain popular vacation spots, other areas in Mexico have reportedly returned to normalcy.
This UFC event marks a return to Mexico after a hiatus since February 2024. The main event is set to feature Mexico's own Brandon Moreno against England's Lone'er Kavanagh, exciting local fans.
