GLENDALE, Ariz. — September 12, 2026 —
Noche UFC delivered an action-packed night at Desert Diamond Arena, highlighted by a dramatic comeback victory for Jean Silva and important wins for Brandon Moreno and Alexa Grasso.
Main Event: Jean Silva def. José Miguel Delgado
Submission — Round 3, 2:57
Jean Silva overcame a dangerous start to finish José Miguel Delgado with a spectacular one-armed rear-naked choke.
Delgado landed some heavy offense early, including a right hand that briefly dropped Silva. Silva gradually turned the fight around with pressure, striking and wrestling before finding his opening in the third round.
Silva hurt Delgado against the cage, took his back and secured the submission at 2:57 of Round 3. The victory strengthened Silva’s position in the featherweight division and gave him his second straight UFC win.
Co-Main Event: Brandon Moreno def. Joseph Morales
Decision — 15 minutes
Former two-time UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno snapped a two-fight losing streak with a competitive victory over Joseph Morales.
Moreno mixed crisp boxing with grappling and controlled key portions of the fight, showing the veteran composure that made him a former champion.
Alexa Grasso def. Manon Fiorot
Unanimous Decision, 29-28 x3
Alexa Grasso produced one of the night’s strongest performances, attacking Fiorot aggressively from the opening bell.
Grasso scored an early knockdown and maintained pressure throughout the three-round contest. All three judges gave her the fight 29-28, moving the former champion closer to another potential title opportunity.
Other Main-Card Results
Tommy McMillen def. Marwan Rahiki — Unanimous Decision
Curtis Blaydes def. Waldo Cortes-Acosta — Decision
David Martinez def. Dan Ige — Decision
McMillen and Rahiki produced one of the evening’s most entertaining fights, with McMillen surviving a dangerous second round before rallying strongly in the third.
The Big Takeaways
Fighter of the Night: Jean Silva — His ability to recover from early trouble and finish Delgado made him the clear headline performer.
Performance of the Night: Alexa Grasso — The former champion looked sharp, aggressive and confident against Fiorot.
📈 Biggest winner: Brandon Moreno — Ending a two-fight skid keeps Moreno firmly relevant in the flyweight picture.
Fight of the Night candidate: McMillen vs. Rahiki — A back-and-forth featherweight battle that showcased two undefeated prospects.
Final Verdict
Noche UFC successfully delivered its annual Mexican Independence Day showcase, with Silva’s dramatic submission, Moreno’s bounce-back win and Grasso’s dominant performance providing the night’s biggest storylines. Silva now has a legitimate argument for a major featherweight matchup, while Moreno and Grasso both restored momentum in their respective divisions.
