Noche UFC returns on Saturday, September 12, 2026, with Noche UFC: Silva vs Delgado at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona. The featherweight main event pits Jean Silva against Jose Miguel Delgado on a 13-fight card that also features Brandon Moreno vs Joseph Morales, Manon Fiorot vs Alexa Grasso, and a heavyweight clash between Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Curtis Blaydes. Below you will find the full fight card, DraftKings moneylines (via RotoWire, Sep 8 snapshot), event times in ET, and how to watch on Paramount+ — plus fight-by-fight context for every bout on the Noche UFC Silva vs Delgado odds board.
Noche UFC Silva vs Delgado: Event Info, How to Watch & Odds Disclaimer
Noche UFC (also listed as UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Delgado, UFC Fight Night 288, and Noche UFC 4) is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2026. Prelims are listed at 2:00 PM ET and the main card at 5:00 PM ET (America/New_York). The venue is Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, United States. Main card and prelims stream on Paramount+.
Moneylines below are DraftKings lines as reported by RotoWire on a September 8, 2026 snapshot. UFC.com displayed similar American odds on the event page (for example Silva near 425 / Delgado near +325; Moreno +100 / Morales −120). Lines move — always verify live prices with your sportsbook before wagering. This article is informational only and does not project winners or include betting recommendations.
Notable card changes heading into fight week: Yair Rodriguez withdrew from the original main event due to injury and Jose Miguel Delgado stepped in opposite Jean Silva; Ramiro Jimenez vs Rodrigo Vera was canceled (visa issues for Vera) and replaced by Sean King III vs Jessie Rosas; Kelvin Gastelum withdrew opposite Yousri Belgaroui and was replaced by Djorden Santos.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Event | Noche UFC: Silva vs Delgado (UFC Fight Night 288 / Noche UFC 4) |
| Date | Saturday, September 12, 2026 |
| Prelims | 2:00 PM ET |
| Main card | 5:00 PM ET |
| Venue | Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, Arizona, USA |
| Broadcast | Paramount+ (prelims + main card) |
| Odds snapshot | DraftKings via RotoWire (Sep 8, 2026); lines move |
Noche UFC Main Card Fight-by-Fight Preview
The main card opens in bantamweight and builds to a five-round featherweight main event. Each bout below includes records, weight class, DraftKings moneylines from the Sep 8 snapshot, and process-focused keys for both fighters.
Jean Silva vs Jose Miguel Delgado — Featherweight Main Event (5 Rounds)
| Fighter | Record | ML (DraftKings / RotoWire Sep 8) |
|---|---|---|
| Jean Silva | 17-3-0 | 440 |
| Jose Miguel Delgado | 12-2-0 | +340 |
Weight class: Featherweight (main event, five rounds). Odds source: DraftKings via RotoWire, Sep 8 2026. UFC.com listed similar numbers near Silva −425 / Delgado +325.
Jean Silva is ranked about No. 6 at featherweight with a UFC mark near 6-1 and a high finish rate. He took a KO loss to Diego Lopes at a prior Noche event, then rebounded with a unanimous decision over Arnold Allen in January. Silva was originally booked against Yair Rodriguez before Rodriguezs injury withdrawal.
Jose Miguel Delgado (Yuma/Glendale area, MMA Lab) entered as the short-notice replacement. His UFC mark is about 4-1, with recent wins over Andre Fili and Austin Bashi after a unanimous-decision loss to Nathaniel Wood. Delgado brings height and reach advantages and aggressive pressure into a ranked step-up.
Keys for Jean Silva: Keep distance management disciplined against Delgados pressure, convert early striking exchanges into sustained offense, and use the five-round frame to force adjustments if the short-notice opponent starts fast.
Keys for Jose Miguel Delgado: Leverage reach and forward pressure to disrupt Silvas rhythm, force scramble-heavy exchanges where length matters, and treat the five-round distance as a test of pace rather than a sprint.
Brandon Moreno vs Joseph Morales — Flyweight
| Fighter | Record | ML (DraftKings / RotoWire Sep 8) |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon Moreno | 23-10-2 | +100 |
| Joseph Morales | 15-2-0 | 120 |
Weight class: Flyweight. Odds source: DraftKings via RotoWire, Sep 8 2026.
Brandon Moreno is ranked about No. 8 at flyweight and is a former two-time champion with Glendale title history (UFC 263). Recent form has been softer, including a unanimous-decision loss to Lone’er Kavanagh in February 2026 and a stretch roughly around 2-4 in recent years.
Joseph Morales, The Ultimate Fighter 33 winner, has posted submissions of Alibi Idiris and Matt Schnell since returning; his first UFC stint was 1-2. The matchup frames grappling pace and finishing submissions against championship experience and veteran flyweight IQ.
Keys for Brandon Moreno: Use championship experience to control range and clinch entries, neutralize early grappling bursts, and drag the fight into longer sequences where volume and composure matter.
Keys for Joseph Morales: Force grappling exchanges early, hunt submission windows before Moreno settles into a decision pace, and keep the fight chaotic rather than stylistic.
Tommy McMillen vs Marwan Rahiki — Featherweight
| Fighter | Record | ML (DraftKings / RotoWire Sep 8) |
|---|---|---|
| Tommy McMillen | 11-0-0 | 165 |
| Marwan Rahiki | 9-0-0 | +140 |
Weight class: Featherweight. Odds source: DraftKings via RotoWire, Sep 8 2026.
Tommy McMillen and Marwan Rahiki are both undefeated Contender Series Season 9 products. McMillen trains near the venue at Red Hawk in Peoria, Arizona, owns two UFC stoppages with bonuses, and requested this card. Rahiki, out of Sydney, has consecutive UFC stoppages over Hardwick and Schmid. Both bring high pace and finishing rates; the winner is positioned to move toward ranked opponents.
Keys for Tommy McMillen: Use home-gym familiarity and early finishing instincts to dictate pace, stay disciplined in exchanges where both men hunt stoppages, and avoid overextending into counters.
Keys for Marwan Rahiki: Match or exceed McMillen’s pace, convert consecutive-stoppage momentum into clean entries, and keep pressure on without leaving large defensive gaps.
Manon Fiorot vs Alexa Grasso Women’s Flyweight
| Fighter | Record | ML (DraftKings / RotoWire Sep 8) |
|---|---|---|
| Manon Fiorot | 13-2-0 | 250 |
| Alexa Grasso | 17-5-1 | +205 |
Weight class: Women’s Flyweight. Odds source: DraftKings via RotoWire, Sep 8 2026.
Manon Fiorot is ranked about No. 2 at women’s flyweight. After a competitive loss to Valentina Shevchenko, she scored a KO of Jasmine Jasudavicius and sits near 8-1 in the UFC with wins over Erin Blanchfield, Rose Namajunas, and Jennifer Maia.
Alexa Grasso is ranked about No. 3 and is a former champion. She rebounded with a Round 1 KO of Maycee Barber in March after a prior slide against Shevchenko and Natalia Silva. The bout sits title-adjacent as the vacant-title picture continues to shift.
Keys for Manon Fiorot: Maintain kickboxing distance and volume, cut off Grasso’s entries, and keep rounds scored through clean striking rather than extended clinch scrambles.
Keys for Alexa Grasso: Close distance without eating counters, mix wrestling and clinch work to blunt Fiorot’s striking rhythm, and look for early finishing openings similar to the Barber rebound.
Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Curtis Blaydes — Heavyweight
| Fighter | Record | ML (DraftKings / RotoWire Sep 8) |
|---|---|---|
| Waldo Cortes-Acosta | 17-3-0 | −205 |
| Curtis Blaydes | 19-6-0 (1 NC) | +170 |
Weight class: Heavyweight. Odds source: DraftKings via RotoWire, Sep 8 2026.
Waldo Cortes-Acosta is ranked about No. 5 at heavyweight. He recently took a unanimous-decision loss to Alexander Volkov after a prior KO streak that included Derrick Lewis, Shamil Gaziev, and Tallison Teixeira Delija.
Curtis Blaydes is ranked about No. 6. He remains known historically for elite wrestling (high takedown rates per 15 minutes) while mixing more stand-up recently. He opened 2026 with a competitive win over Josh Hokit in April. Both sit in the top 10 while the heavyweight title picture around Tom Aspinall remains unsettled.
Keys for Waldo Cortes-Acosta: Keep the fight upright where power striking can land, stuff early takedown attempts, and manage minutes against a high-volume wrestler.
Keys for Curtis Blaydes: Chain takedowns and top control, force wrestling exchanges that blunt power striking, and mix stand-up carefully when entries are denied.
David Martinez vs Dan Ige — Bantamweight
| Fighter | Record | ML (DraftKings / RotoWire Sep 8) |
|---|---|---|
| David Martinez | 14-1-0 | −360 |
| Dan Ige | 19-11-0 | +285 |
Weight class: Bantamweight. Odds source: DraftKings via RotoWire, Sep 8 2026.
David Martinez is ranked about No. 8 at bantamweight and rides a roughly 10-fight win streak, including decisions over Rob Font (Noche 2025) and Marlon Vera (February 2026).
Dan Ige is a longtime featherweight mainstay dropping to bantamweight after a recent skid in which he dropped four of his last five entering the cut. The stylistic contrast is toughness and power versus questions around size and experience at the new weight.
Keys for David Martinez: Use size and recent decision pace to control range, keep Ige on the outside, and avoid trading wild pocket exchanges where power can equalize.
Keys for Dan Ige: Make the weight cut pay off with early pressure and power shots, force uncomfortable exchanges before Martinez settles, and test whether the new division changes timing.
Noche UFC Prelims Fight-by-Fight Preview
Prelims are scheduled for 2:00 PM ET on Paramount+. Seven bouts are listed — no early-prelims window was confirmed on UFC.com at research time. Order below follows the research card ascending from first prelim toward the main-card bridge.
JJ Aldrich vs Regina Tarin — Women’s Flyweight
| Fighter | Record | ML (DraftKings / RotoWire Sep 8) |
|---|---|---|
| JJ Aldrich | 15-7-0 | +230 |
| Regina Tarin | 8-0-0 | −285 |
Weight class: Women’s Flyweight. Odds source: DraftKings via RotoWire, Sep 8 2026.
JJ Aldrich is ranked about No. 15 at womens flyweight. The veteran enters with two straight wins and wins in four of her last five, known for volume and pace.
Regina Tarin is an undefeated prospect. Her UFC debut was a short-notice win in Mexico City (February 2026); this is her first full-camp outing. The contrast is experienced volume against prospect athleticism.
Keys for JJ Aldrich: Lean on veteran pace and volume striking, force Tarin into longer rounds, and use experience to manage early athletic bursts.
Keys for Regina Tarin: Convert athleticism into early control with a full camp behind her, keep the fight dynamic rather than a pure volume war, and avoid being dragged into Aldrich’s preferred pace.
Sean King III vs Jessie Rosas Featherweight
| Fighter | Record | ML (DraftKings / RotoWire Sep 8) |
|---|---|---|
| Sean King III | 6-0-0 | 170 |
| Jessie Rosas | 8-1-0 | +140 |
Weight class: Featherweight. Odds source: DraftKings via RotoWire, Sep 8 2026.
This bout is a late add after Ramiro Jimenez vs Rodrigo Vera was canceled due to visa issues for Vera. Both fighters are making joint UFC debuts. Sean King III is unbeaten with finishes in his last three. Jessie Rosas (older brother of Raul Rosas Jr.) is 8-1 on the regionals.
Keys for Sean King III: Carry finishing momentum into the Octagon debut, dictate early exchanges, and stay composed against regional experience.
Keys for Jessie Rosas: Use regional mileage to weather early pressure, slow Kings finish-seeking pace, and make the debut a three-round skill test.
Rafa Garcia vs Rongzhu — Lightweight
| Fighter | Record | ML (DraftKings / RotoWire Sep 8) |
|---|---|---|
| Rafa Garcia | 19-4-0 | +160 |
| Rongzhu | 28-6-0 | −190 |
Weight class: Lightweight. Odds source: DraftKings via RotoWire, Sep 8 2026.
Rafa Garcia enters on a three-fight win streak (five of his last six; lone recent loss to Grant Dawson) and is making a second Noche UFC appearance. Rongzhu (also Rong Zhu), a Road to UFC alum, has three straight wins after an early return setback, including a recent stoppage of Victor Martinez in Macau. Both are ascending unranked lightweights.
Keys for Rafa Garcia: Build on the three-fight streak with pressure and pace, force Rongzhu out of rhythm, and use Noche familiarity to settle early.
Keys for Rongzhu: Continue the recent finishing form, manage range against Garcia’s pressure, and keep the Road to UFC momentum rolling through three rounds.
Drakkar Klose vs Tommy Gantt — Lightweight
| Fighter | Record | ML (DraftKings / RotoWire Sep 8) |
|---|---|---|
| Drakkar Klose | 16-3-1 | +390 |
| Tommy Gantt | 12-0-0 (1 NC) | 520 |
Weight class: Lightweight. Odds source: DraftKings via RotoWire, Sep 8 2026.
Tommy Gantt (also Thomas Gantt) is an undefeated prospect with a UFC win over Artur Minev. Drakkar Klose is a veteran volume wrestler-striker. The moneyline gap on the Sep 8 DraftKings snapshot is wide (−520 / +390).
Keys for Drakkar Klose: Use wrestling volume and veteran pacing to disrupt Gantt’s unbeaten rhythm, force scrambles, and make minutes accumulate.
Keys for Tommy Gantt: Keep the unbeaten mark intact by managing Klose’s wrestling entries, stay sharp in stand-up, and avoid being drawn into a pure volume grind.
Yousri Belgaroui vs Djorden Santos — Middleweight
| Fighter | Record | ML (DraftKings / RotoWire Sep 8) |
|---|---|---|
| Yousri Belgaroui | 10-3-0 | −800 |
| Djorden Santos | 11-3-0 | +550 |
Weight class: Middleweight. Odds source: DraftKings via RotoWire, Sep 8 2026.
Yousri Belgaroui arrives off two straight Round 3 stoppages (Azamat Bekoev, Mansur Abdul-Malik). Djorden Santos, a Contender Series signee, is 1-2 in the UFC; his most recent outing was a Round 3 submission loss to Baisangur Susurkaev in May. Santos replaced Kelvin Gastelum on this card.
Keys for Yousri Belgaroui: Sustain late-round finishing pressure similar to his last two stoppages, control pace through the middle minutes, and keep Santos on the defensive.
Keys for Djorden Santos: Survive early and mid-round waves, look for submission opportunities in scrambles, and force Belgaroui into uncomfortable grappling exchanges.
Ignacio Bahamondes vs Muslim Salikhov Welterweight
| Fighter | Record | ML (DraftKings / RotoWire Sep 8) |
|---|---|---|
| Ignacio Bahamondes | 17-7-0 | −600 |
| Muslim Salikhov | 22-6-0 | +440 |
Weight class: Welterweight. Odds source: DraftKings via RotoWire, Sep 8 2026.
Ignacio Bahamondes is moving up from lightweight for his UFC welterweight debut after consecutive setbacks. The tall striker is known for kick knockouts, including prior Noche/UFC 306 Performance of the Night work; his career welterweight mark has been cited as strong historically. Muslim Salikhov is a veteran karate/kickboxing stylist with a long UFC tenure.
Keys for Ignacio Bahamondes: Use length and kick range at the new weight, manage distance against karate timing, and settle into welterweight pace without overcommitting.
Keys for Muslim Salikhov: Time counters off Bahamondes’s kicks, close the gap with karate entries, and make the welterweight frame a technical striking chess match.
Tim Elliott vs Edgar Chairez — Catchweight (Flyweight)
| Fighter | Record | ML (DraftKings / RotoWire Sep 8) |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Elliott | 22-14-1 | +180 |
| Edgar Chairez | 14-6-0 (1 NC) | −220 |
Weight class: Catchweight (Flyweight) — UFC.com lists Catchweight; many outlets list Flyweight. Odds source: DraftKings via RotoWire, Sep 8 2026.
Tim Elliott, ranked about No. 12 in the flyweight/fly division conversation, is a veteran coming off a loss to Steve Erceg in May and is known for unorthodox scrambles. Edgar Chairez is on a three-fight win streak after prior losses to Joshua Van and Tatsuro Taira, bringing finishing power into the matchup.
Keys for Tim Elliott: Force unorthodox scrambles and chaos, disrupt Chairez’s finishing rhythm, and use experience to drag exchanges into awkward positions.
Keys for Edgar Chairez: Keep the three-fight streak rolling by landing clean finishing sequences, avoid prolonged scramble wars, and stay structured against Elliott’s unpredictability.
Noche UFC Odds: Lines Move Verify Before You Bet
That is the full Noche UFC Silva vs Delgado fight card for September 12, 2026, at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale 13 fights from prelims through the five-round main event, with DraftKings moneylines via RotoWire from the September 8 snapshot and how-to-watch details for Paramount+ (prelims 2:00 PM ET, main card 5:00 PM ET). Odds change; UFC.com and sportsbooks may show different numbers by fight night. Always verify current lines, bout status, and broadcast windows before wagering. This preview is for informational and SEO context only and does not project winners or include betting recommendations.