Noche UFC 2026 has had its first round of bout announcements, with the promotion revealing six confirmed fights.
This year’s edition of Noche UFC will take place at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona on September 12th. This will be the UFC’s first trip to Arizona since UFC 274: Oliveira vs. Gaethje back in May 2022.
During the promotion’s annual celebration of Mexican Independence Day, fans will now look forward to seeing the talent of two Mexican former titleholders on the card. Former flyweight king Brandon Moreno will square off with Joseph Morales as he attempts to reenter the top-ten. Meanwhile, former women’s flyweight champion Alexa Grasso will look to make it 2-0 in 2026 when she meets France’s Manon Fiorot.
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In heavyweight action, two top-tens will look to bounce back from losses suffered earlier this year when Waldo Cortes-Acosta clashes with Curtis Blaydes. Cortes-Acosta found himself on a three-fight win streak until earlier this year when he was humbled by the veteran Alexander Volkov. Meanwhile, Blaydes was unable to continue his winning ways earlier this year as well, and fell short on the judges’ scorecards to Josh Hokit.
Noche UFC 2026 Confirmed Fights:
Alexa Grasso vs. Manon Fiorot – Flyweight
Brandon Moreno vs. Joseph Morales – Flyweight
Waldo Cortes Acosta vs. Curtis Blaydes – Heavyweight
Kelvin Gastelum vs. Yousri Belgaroui – Middleweight
Tim Elliott vs. Edgar Chairez – Flyweight
JJ Aldrich vs. Regina Tarin – Flyweight