NOCHE UFC TO TAKE PLACE ON SEPTEMBER 12 AS UFC RETURNS TO GLENDALE, ARIZONA

Las Vegas – UFC®, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, is set to return to Glendale, Arizona on Saturday, September 12 for its first event at Desert Diamond Arena to celebrate Mexican Independence Day with NOCHE UFC – a can’t-miss event featuring a card stacked with Mexican and Latin American talent, including former champions, rising prospects and fan favorites.  

With high demand expected for the event, fans are advised to learn more information and register their interest early at ufc.com/nocheufc to secure tickets in advance.

NOCHE UFC takes place Saturday, September 12 in Glendale, Arizona. The prelims will air at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT, followed by the main card airing at 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT. All bouts will stream live on Paramount+.

Tickets for NOCHE UFC will go on sale Friday, July 31 at 10 a.m. MT and are available at ticketmaster.com. Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person. UFC Fight Club® will have the opportunity to purchase tickets on Wednesday, July 29 at 10 a.m. MT via the website UFCFightClub.com. A special Internet ticket pre-sale will be available to UFC newsletter subscribers Thursday, July 30 at 10 a.m. MT. To access the pre-sale, users must register for the UFC newsletter through UFC.com.

Media members wishing to apply for NOCHE UFC fight week credentials may sign up here.

NOCHE UFC will be the first of seven high-profile live events in Arizona over the next three years through TKO’s landmark partnership with the Arizona Sports & Events Alliance.

Known for always delivering non-stop action and embodying an indomitable fighting spirit, Mexican and Latin American athletes have consistently been favorites of their passionate fan bases around the world – rising to achieve the highest goals and accomplishments in the UFC. These athletes include former UFC women’s flyweight champion and current No. 3 ranked contender Alexa Grasso, who is set to compete on her third NOCHE UFC event as she faces No. 2 ranked Manon Fiorot. Joining her on the card will be former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno, who makes his first NOCHE UFC appearance as he faces The Ultimate Fighter season 33 winner Joseph Morales.

Additional bouts on the card include:

  • No. 5 ranked UFC heavyweight contender Waldo Cortes-Acosta (17-3, fighting out of Phoenix, Ariz. by way of Fundacion, Barahona, Dominican Republic) takes on No. 7 ranked Curtis Blaydes (19-6 1NC, fighting out of Chicago, Ill.)
  • No. 12 ranked UFC flyweight contender Tim Elliott (22-14-1, fighting out of Kansas City, Mo.) meets the always-exciting No. 15 ranked Edgar Chairez (14-6 1NC, fighting out of Baja California, Mexico)
  • UFC Hall of Famer Kelvin Gastelum (22-11 1NC, fighting out of Yuma, Ariz.) goes toe-to-toe with Yousri Belgaroui (10-3, fighting out of Amsterdam, The Netherlands) in a middleweight bout
  • No. 14 ranked women’s flyweight contender JJ Aldrich(15-7, fighting out of Westminster, Colo.) faces the highly touted Regina Tarin (8-0, fighting out of Mexico City, Mexico)

For the latest information on additional bouts for this event, please visit www.ufc.com. All bouts are live and subject to change. Please click here to apply for the event.

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About UFC®

UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts (MMA) organization, with more than 700 million fans and approximately 363 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world, while distributing programming to an estimated 1 billion broadcast and digital households across 210 countries and territories. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes, representing more than 75 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok.

About Desert Diamond Arena

Desert Diamond Arena, a Legends Global-managed venue, is a state-of-the-art, multipurpose events and entertainment facility situated on 13.5 acres in the city of Glendale, Arizona. The arena entertains over one million visitors annually through concerts, family shows and sporting events. The arena anchors the Westgate Entertainment District, Arizona’s Entertainment Destination, located on 223 acres for shopping, dining, entertainment and commercial offices.

About Paramount, a Skydance Corporation
Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (Nasdaq: PSKY) is a leading, next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. The Company’s portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount  Television, CBS – America’s most-watched broadcast network, CBS News, Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, Comedy Central, Showtime, Paramount+, Pluto TV, and Skydance’s Animation, Film, Television, Interactive/Games, and Sports divisions. For more information please visit www.paramount.com. 

About the Arizona Sports & Events Alliance (the Alliance)

The Arizona Sports & Events Alliance is the state’s lead organization dedicated to attracting, planning and hosting major events for Arizona. As Arizona’s front door for world-class sports, entertainment and commercial events, the Alliance unites civic, business, tourism, Native American and sports leaders with governing bodies to deliver exceptional experiences, fuel economic growth and elevate Arizona’s global profile. For more information, visit AZSportsAlliance.com, or follow @AZSportsAlliance on Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.