Venue Location
Arena CDMX (formerly Palacio de los Deportes), Mexico City, Mexico. This historic indoor arena in central Mexico City hosts the event at high altitude (~7,350 ft / 2,240 m), which often impacts fighter cardio, favoring those with strong grappling, efficient striking, or proven altitude experience. The Octagon setup provides excellent visibility for fans, with the crowd expected to energize the card, especially for Mexican fighters like Quiñonez.
Ringwalks are scheduled for
- Prelims: 5:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM CST (Paramount+)
- Main Card: 8:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM CST (Paramount+)
The Cristian Quiñonez vs. Kris Moutinho bantamweight bout is on the preliminary card (likely mid-to-late prelims, around fights 5–8 of 13 total). Expected walkout window: approximately 6:30–8:00 PM ET, depending on fight durations. The full event runs 4–5+ hours.
Injury Report
No reported injuries, withdrawals, or health concerns for either fighter as of February 23, 2026.
- Cristian Quiñonez (“Problema”) is fully cleared and has been training consistently; his recent losses were competitive but showed no lingering issues.
- Kris Moutinho remains durable despite his UFC record; no acute injuries noted. Altitude preparation is critical for both, but neither has flagged problems in camp reports or media.
Fighter Matchups / Tale of the Tape
Cristian Quiñonez (“Problema”) vs. Kris Moutinho – Bantamweight (135 lbs)
- Quiñonez: 29 years old (born April 26, 1996), 18-5-0 pro (UFC record: limited appearances, recent 1-2 streak), 5’8″ (173 cm), reach ~68–70″, orthodox/southpaw capable, Zacatecas/Tijuana, Mexico area. Power striker with 10 KO/TKO wins (56% of victories), solid wrestling base, and finishing instinct.
- Moutinho: 33 years old (born August 9, 1992), 14-7-0 pro (0-3 UFC), 5’7″ (170 cm), 68″ reach, southpaw, Milford, Massachusetts, USA. Tough, high-output boxer with heart and durability but significant defensive liabilities and low finishing efficiency in UFC.
Style Breakdown: Quiñonez brings power punching, decent volume (SLpM ~4.19 career), and finishing threat (10 KOs/TKOs). Moutinho is known for relentless pressure and chin but absorbs heavy damage (poor striking defense in UFC samples) and has zero Octagon wins. Quiñonez holds edges in power, youth, home-crowd energy (Mexican fighter in Mexico City), and recent activity. Moutinho’s experience is his main asset, but his 0-3 UFC skid (including heavy beatings) highlights vulnerabilities.
Recent Form
- Quiñonez (18-5, current 2-fight losing streak): Mixed but competitive UFC run. Recent: losses to Raoni Barcelos (decision/competitive) and Kyung Ho Kang (submission); prior wins over Khalid Taha (KO) and others. Strong regional background with high finish rate. Coming off time away but motivated on home soil.
- Moutinho (14-7, 0-3 UFC): Struggling at UFC level. UFC debut: brutal decision loss to Sean O’Malley (2021). Subsequent fights showed toughness but no wins—outstruck, controlled, or finished. Recent regional wins keep him active, but Octagon performances expose pace and defense issues. Long layoff between UFC bouts hasn’t helped momentum.
Fight History / Key Notes
No prior head-to-head. Quiñonez has a strong finishing pedigree (56% KO/TKO rate) and performs better against aggressive pressure fighters. Moutinho is famously durable (took massive punishment vs. O’Malley) but has been outclassed technically in every UFC outing—low striking accuracy, high absorption, zero takedown success or defense stats standing out. This matchup is positioned as a “gatekeeper vs. veteran” spot: Quiñonez gets a winnable fight in front of home fans; Moutinho seeks his elusive first UFC victory after years of service and toughness.
FIGHT ODDS
Cristian Quinonez – 650
Kris Moutinho + 425
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, February 27, 2026
