Overview
- The lightweight bout was confirmed via UFC Español, with multiple MMA outlets reporting the addition to the card.
- UFC Mexico is scheduled for Feb. 28 at Arena CDMX and is set to be headlined by Brandon Moreno vs. Asu Almabayev.
- Green, 33-17-1 with one no contest, returns after a split-decision win over Lance Gibson Jr. that halted losses to Paddy Pimblett and Mauricio Ruffy.
- Zellhuber, 26, holds a 15-3 record and is 3-3 in the UFC, seeking to rebound from decision defeats to Esteban Ribovics and Michael Johnson.
- The matchup joins a lineup that includes Macy Chiasson vs. Ailín Pérez along with several flyweight and bantamweight pairings featuring Mexican talent.