Published on February 28, 2026, at 12:01 p.m. Eastern Time.
King Green and Daniel Zellhuber are set to clash on the main card of UFC Fight Night 268 this Saturday at Arena CDMX in Mexico City. Get a rapid analysis of their bout from MMA Junkie’s expert, Dan Tom.
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King Green vs. Daniel Zellhuber UFC Fight Night 268 Match Preview
Green (with an MMA record of 33-17-1 and UFC record of 14-12-1) is coming off a split decision victory against Lance Gibson Jr. in December. This win ended a two-bout losing streak, which included stoppage defeats from Mauricio Ruffy and Paddy Pimblett.
Zellhuber (15-3 in MMA, 3-3 in UFC) aims to rebound following consecutive decision defeats to Eteban Ribovics and Michael Johnson. His most recent triumph was a unanimous decision win over Francisco Prado, a remarkable contest that secured ‘Fight of the Night’ honors.
Expert Pick and Prediction for King Green vs. Daniel Zellhuber at UFC Fight Night 268
The Mexican main card is set to host a pivotal matchup between Daniel Zellhuber and King Green.
Despite Zellhuber being considered the younger talent in this bout, the Mexican fighter has encountered several obstacles since his impressive entry into the octagon from the Contender Series. Zellhuber has also varied his training camps somewhat prior to this fight, but he has been undertaking high-altitude preparation in Mexico City.
The high altitude should pose no problem for Green (who boasts an undefeated record in Mexico), however, the American’s resilience has visibly diminished later in his career.
Nevertheless, if Zellhuber has not resolved his previous struggles against southpaw opponents and fails to finish Green swiftly, I anticipate this contest will be considerably closer than what the present betting lines suggest.
From a wagering standpoint, this presents another ‘underdog or skip’ situation, yet I will hesitantly favor Zellhuber to secure a decision victory from the judges.
Betting Odds for King Green vs. Daniel Zellhuber at UFC Fight Night 268
Both bookmakers and the general public consider the younger combatant a strong favorite, with Zellhuber listed at -500 and Green at +360 according to FanDuel.
King Green vs. Daniel Zellhuber UFC Fight Night 268: Start Time and Viewing Information
Green and Zellhuber are slated to make their octagon walk around 9:40 p.m. ET. The entire fight card will be available for live streaming on Paramount+.