Noche UFC is scheduled for September 12, 2026, at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, coinciding with Mexican Independence Day celebrations. This year's event kicks off early to avoid clashing with the Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn boxing match later that evening in Las Vegas. The main card starts at 5:00 p.m. ET, with preliminary bouts beginning at 2:00 p.m. ET. Fans can stream the fights live on Paramount+, as this marks the first of seven TKO-promoted UFC events planned for Arizona over the next three years.

The headline fight features featherweight contender Jean Silva, ranked sixth, against short-notice replacement Jose Miguel Delgado. Silva, who joined the UFC in 2023 after earning his contract on Dana White’s Contender Series, has built momentum with multiple stoppage wins but seeks redemption after a loss to Diego Lopes last year at last year’s Noche UFC event in Las Vegas. Delgado, who stepped in for former interim featherweight titleholder Yair Rodriguez, has a strong 4-1 UFC record since joining in 2024 and is coming off recent victories over Andre Fili and Austin Bashi.

The co-main event showcases former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno battling Joseph Morales in a flyweight matchup at 125 pounds. This bout adds star power to the card as Moreno aims to continue his competitive presence after multiple title runs in the division. The full event also includes notable fighters such as Alexa Grasso, Curtis Blaydes, and Dan Ige, offering a mix of rising talent and established names across the main and preliminary cards.

Noche UFC’s Arizona debut highlights the growing investment by TKO Group Holdings in bringing marquee UFC and other combat sports events to new markets. Hosting the event on Mexican Independence Day underscores the UFC’s appeal to Hispanic audiences. With Silva vs. Delgado leading the charge and a diverse lineup, the card promises exciting action as part of a broader partnership to stage seven major fight events in Arizona through 2029.