The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is back with another thrilling weekend of mixed martial arts action. This Saturday, September 12, 2026, the promotion heads to the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, for UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Delgado (also widely recognized as UFC Fight Night 288 and Noche UFC 4).
This event holds special significance for both the promotion and combat sports fans. Marking the UFC’s third-ever visit to Glendale—and its first since the historic UFC 263 back in June 2021—this card also serves as the fourth annual Noche UFC event. Dedicated to celebrating Mexico’s Independence Day, the card promises high-octane matchups, cultural pride, and unforgettable moments inside the Octagon.
Originally, the fight card was scheduled to be headlined by a high-stakes featherweight clash featuring former interim UFC Featherweight Champion Yair Rodríguez taking on the dangerous Jean Silva. However, the fight card suffered a late shake-up when Rodríguez was forced to withdraw from the bout due to an injury. Stepping up to the plate on short notice to face Silva in the main event is Jose Delgado, who is ready to capitalize on a massive career-defining opportunity.
The event’s background has also seen its fair share of changes. In the heavyweight division, former interim title challenger Curtis Blaydes is locked in to face former LFA Heavyweight Champion Waldo Cortes-Acosta. Originally rumored for a different card, this powerhouse collision is expected to deliver fireworks. Meanwhile, the preliminary card faced its own adjustments; Kelvin Gastelum was initially set to face Yousri Belgaroui, but due to an injury pullout on August 13, Gastelum was replaced by Djorden Santos. Additionally, a featherweight bout between Ramiro Jimenez and Rodrigo Vera was canceled after Vera encountered visa issues.
The event features a stacked lineup packed with fan favorites, divisional contenders, and exciting prospects across both the main card and the preliminary card.
Featherweight Main Event: Jean Silva vs. Jose Delgado
Flyweight Bout: Brandon Moreno vs. Joseph Morales
Featherweight Bout: Tommy McMillen vs. Marwan Rahiki
Women's Flyweight Bout: Manon Fiorot vs. Alexa Grasso
Heavyweight Bout: Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs. Curtis Blaydes
Bantamweight Bout: David Martínez vs. Dan Ige
Flyweight Bout: Tim Elliott vs. Édgar Cháirez
Welterweight Bout: Ignacio Bahamondes vs. Muslim Salikhov
Middleweight Bout: Yousri Belgaroui vs. Djorden Santos
Lightweight Bout: Drakkar Klose vs. Thomas Gantt
Lightweight Bout: Rafa García vs. Rong Zhu
Featherweight Bout: Sean King vs. Jessie Rosas
Women's Flyweight Bout: JJ Aldrich vs. Regina Tarin
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Location: Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, Arizona, United States
Timing: Preliminary card bouts kick off in the late afternoon/early evening, leading directly into the high-profile main card fights.
If you want to catch all the live action from the comfort of your home, streaming and broadcast availability varies depending on your region. For this specific event, the entire fight card—spanning both the preliminary bouts and the main card—will be broadcast and streamed live via Paramount+. Ensure you have your subscriptions active and ready ahead of time so you don't miss a single second of the walkouts, knockouts, and submission attempts.
Whether you are tuning in to see if Jose Delgado can pull off a massive upset against Jean Silva, tracking the heavyweight collision between Curtis Blaydes and Waldo Cortes-Acosta, or supporting your favorite fighters on the prelims, UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Delgado promises to be an unforgettable night of fights.