Noche UFC Silva vs Delgado - Preview, start time & where to watch
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The fourth annual Noche UFC lands in Arizona for Mexican Independence Day weekend.
UFC brings its Mexican Independence Day tradition to a new venue this year, touching down at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, for the fourth edition of Noche UFC — the promotion’s first visit to the building since UFC 263 back in 2021.
Topping the bill is a featherweight collision between No. 6-ranked Jean Silva and Arizona native Jose Miguel Delgado. The Brazilian was originally lined up to face former interim champion Yair Rodriguez, but an injury forced Rodriguez out, opening the door for the unranked Delgado to headline in front of his home fans.
Silva arrives off a decision win over Arnold Allen at UFC 324 after his first UFC loss to Diego Lopes last year in the same Noche UFC slot, while Delgado has won back-to-back bouts in 2026 and brings a notable height and reach edge into the five-round main event.
The co-main portion features former two-time flyweight champion Brandon Moreno returning against The Ultimate Fighter season 33 winner Joseph Morales, while Manon Fiorot puts her position atop the women’s flyweight rankings on the line against former champion Alexa Grasso.
Elsewhere on the Fight Night card, Curtis Blaydes and Waldo Cortes-Acosta collide in a heavyweight bout with title-picture implications, and bantamweights David Martinez and Dan Ige round out the marquee portion of the main card.
Noche UFC Silva vs Delgado: Fight Card
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Main Card
- Jean Silva vs Jose Delgado (Featherweight)
- Brandon Moreno vs Joseph Morales (Flyweight)
- Tommy McMillen vs Marwan Rahiki (Featherweight)
- Manon Fiorot vs Alexa Grasso (Women’s Flyweight)
- Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Curtis Blaydes (Heavyweight)
- David Martinez vs Dan Ige (Bantamweight)
Prelims
- Tim Elliott vs Edgar Chairez (Flyweight)
- Ignacio Bahamondes vs Muslim Salikhov (Welterweight)
- Yousri Belgaroui vs Djorden Santos (Middleweight)
- Drakkar Klose vs Tommy Gantt (Lightweight)
- Rafa Garcia vs Rongzhu (Lightweight)
- Jessie Rosas vs Sean King (Featherweight)
- JJ Aldrich vs Regina Tarin (Women’s Flyweight)
Date, time, and where to watch Noche UFC: Silva vs Delgado
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Noche UFC: Silva vs Delgado (UFC Fight Night 288) |
| Date | Saturday, September 12, 2026 |
| Venue | Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, Arizona |
| Prelims (US) | 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT |
| Main Card (US) | 5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT |
| Prelims (India) | 11:30 PM IST |
| Main Card (India) | 2:30 AM IST (Sept 13) |
| Prelims (UK) | 7:00 PM BST |
| Main Card (UK) | 10:00 PM BST |
| Prelims (Australia) | 4:00 AM AEST (Sept 13) |
| Main Card (Australia) | 7:00 AM AEST (Sept 13) |
| Where to watch (US) | Paramount+ |
| Where to watch (India) | Sony Sports Network & SonyLIV |
| Where to watch (UK) | TNT Sports |
| Where to watch (Australia) | Main Event (Foxtel/Kayo), Paramount+, Network 10 |
Who is headlining Noche UFC: Silva vs Delgado?
Jean Silva takes on Jose Delgado in a five-round featherweight main event at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.
When is Noche UFC: Silva vs Delgado taking place?
The event takes place on Saturday, September 12, 2026, with the main card starting at 5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT.
Where is Noche UFC: Silva vs Delgado being held?
The card is being held at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, marking the promotion’s third overall visit to the venue and first since UFC 263 in June 2021.
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