Noche UFC is official for Glendale, AZ this September.
On Monday, promotion officials announced that September 12 would be the date of this year’s Noche UFC event, which celebrates Mexican independence. The card will be hosted at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.
While the date had previously been known, it’s now official, and a number of fights have been announced along with it.
That includes a women’s flyweight showdown between former champion Alexa Grasso (17-5-1) of Mexico, and French contender/former title challenger Manon Fiorot (13-2). Another former champion, Brandon Moreno (23-10-2), who held gold at 125lbs twice, will also return, taking on The Ultimate Fighter season 33 winner Joseph Morales (14-2).
Grasso’s involvement in the card was previously reported by Heavy.com.
In addition to the two former champs, heavyweight contenders Curtis Blaydes and Waldo Cortes-Acosta are set to face off. Cortes-Acosta is ranked #5 in the weight class, and Blaydes #7, putting the winner closer to the title while UFC fans wait for Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane 2.
Also announced for Noche UFC in Glendale, AZ on September 12, 2026 are the following match-ups:
- Tim Elliott vs. Edgar Chairez
- Kelvin Gastelum vs. Yousri Belgaroui
- JJ Aldrich vs. Regina Tarin
No main event has been announced for the card, which happens to fall on the same day as the Zuffa-boxing promoted Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn.
