GLENDALE, ARIZONA – SEPTEMBER 11: Regina Tarin of Mexico during the Noche UFC official weigh-ins at Sheraton Phoenix Downtown on September 11, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
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All 26 fighters made weight for Noche UFC in Glendale, Arizona on Friday morning, and the event is set to go without another hitch. The main event was originally supposed to be Jean Silva vs. former UFC interim champion Yair Rodriguez. However, La Pantera was forced out with an injury and Jose Miguel Delgado stepped in on short notice. Silva and Delgado have done their part to sell the fight, and it should be a spirited main event. Here’s a look at all of the official weights. Let’s talk Noche UFC.
Noche UFC Weigh-In Results
| Bout | Weights | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Jean Silva vs. Jose Miguel Delgado | 145 vs. 145.5 | Featherweight, main event |
| Brandon Moreno vs. Joseph Morales | 125.5 vs. 125.5 | Flyweight, co-main |
| Tommy McMillen vs. Marwan Rahiki | 145 vs. 145.5 | Featherweight |
| Manon Fiorot vs. Alexa Grasso | 125 vs. 125 | Women’s flyweight |
| Waldo Cortes Acosta vs. Curtis Blaydes | 262 vs. 260 | Heavyweight |
| David Martinez vs. Dan Ige | 135 vs. 135.5 | Bantamweight |
| Tim Elliott vs. Edgar Chairez | 130 vs. 130 | Catchweight, 130 pounds |
| Ignacio Bahamondes vs. Muslim Salikhov | 170 vs. 170.5 | Welterweight |
| Yousri Belgaroui vs. Djorden Santos | 185.5 vs. 185 | Middleweight |
| Drakkar Klose vs. Tommy Gantt | 155.5 vs. 155.5 | Lightweight |
| Rafa Garcia vs. Rongzhu | 155 vs. 155 | Lightweight |
| Sean King III vs. Jessie Rosas | 145.5 vs. 145.5 | Featherweight |
| JJ Aldrich vs. Regina Tarin | 125 vs. 125 | Women’s flyweight |
Silva has unfinished business with this event. He headlined Noche UFC last year and lost by TKO to Diego Lopes, the first defeat of his UFC run, then rebounded in January with a decision over Arnold Allen. He is 17-3 and 6-1 in the promotion. This is Delgado’s first UFC main event, and he arrives at 12-2 on a two-fight win streak.
Noche UFC Date, Time and How to Watch
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Ceremonial weigh-ins | Friday, September 11, 7 p.m. ET |
| Event | Saturday, September 12, 2026 |
| Venue | Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, Arizona |
| Prelims | 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT |
| Main card | 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT |
| Streaming | Paramount+ |
| Bouts | 13 |
| Official designation | UFC Fight Night 288 |
There’s 8 Mexican fighters on the card. One of the more interesting fighters of the bunch is Regina Tarin, who recently said she is interested in WWE and UFC — perhaps at the same time. Tarin faces American veteran J.J. Aldrich in the opening fight of the night.
Yousri Belgaroui is from the Netherlands, but at minus-850, he is the biggest favorite on the card. He faces Brazil’s Djorden Santos. Dan Ige has another tough draw in this his first-ever fight at bantamweight. He faces hard-charging Mexican prospect David Martinez. There’s a pivotal heavyweight clash between No. 5 Waldo Cortes Acosta and No. 6 Curtis Blaydes. Manon Fiorot faces former champion Alexa Grasso in what could be a No. 1 contender’s fight at flyweight.
Former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno clashes with Joseph Morales in the co-main event. It would be a surprise if we don’t see an action-packed night of fights.
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