Next Saturday (12), the fourth edition of UFC Noche will be held in Glendale, Arizona (USA), with Jean Silva as the protagonist of the main fight. Representing Fighting Nerds, the Brazilian faces the American Jose Delgado in the featherweight division (up to 65,7 kg), while Djorden Santos faces Poatan's partner , Yousri Belgaroui in the middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg). With another edition of the event approaching, remember the Brazilians who stood out in previous editions.
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Brazilian rivalry dominated the night of the last Noche
Diego Lopes celebrates his victory at Noche UFC . Photo: Reproduction/X.
In the third edition of Noche UFC , held in September 2025, the event featured an all-Brazilian main attraction. Diego Lopes and Jean Silva starred in a duel surrounded by provocations and great expectation in the featherweight division (up to 65,7 kg), pitting two of the category's top rising names against each other.
While Lopes was looking to bounce back from his loss to Alexander Volkanovski in the title fight, Jean arrived riding a five-fight winning streak in the UFC, all by stoppage.
Inside the octagon, the rivalry delivered the expected spectacle. Diego Lopes started better, using wrestling to take Jean down and punish him with ground and pound. The Fighting Nerds representative reacted in the second round and began to find more space in the striking exchanges, but was ultimately surprised by a spinning elbow from Lopes, which took his rival to the ground and secured the victory by technical knockout.
The result ended Jean's undefeated streak in the UFC and put Diego back in contention for the featherweight title, in a rematch against Volkanovski.
VIDEO: Watch Diego Lopes' spectacular knockout at UFC Night
never forget when Diego Lopes had one of the coldest finishes against Jean Silva to win by TKO 🔥 pic.twitter.com/7PrdfwEf9e https://t.co/avUBCUkIEY
— yoxic (@yoxics) September 4, 2026
Norma Dumont had the biggest performance of her career at UFC 306.
Norma celebrates her UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
In the first edition of Noche UFC held at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Norma Dumont delivered the most dominant performance of her career. Facing Mexican Irene Aldana , a former bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg) title challenger, the Brazilian displayed a high level of striking and controlled the fight from the opening minutes.
With constant movement, speed, and a higher volume of punches, Dumont managed to impose her rhythm and surprised everyone by overcoming an opponent known for her boxing skills. The fight was also marked by the violent cut (Photo Below) suffered by Aldana.
Norma Dumont's dominant performance at UFC 306
Norm Dumont vs Irene aldana
UFC 306, September 14
Dumont puts on a showcase against the always tough former title challenger Aldana, sponging the bout for the Mexican fans at UFC Night. pic.twitter.com/Nhi4mtU5aZ— Feño 🏴 (@fenoxsky) January 4, 2025
Irene Aldana offers update after stitches removed from horrific UFC 306 cut https://t.co/tM8KRxf63l
— MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) September 26, 2024
Diego Lopes defeated Brian Ortega and secured a title fight!
Diego Lopes after his victory at UFC 306 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)
Diego delivered one of the most important performances of his career by defeating Brian Ortega by unanimous decision, with a dominant first round. The Brazilian controlled the featherweight bout, came close to knocking out the American, and secured the victory with scores of (30-26, 30-27, 30-27). The result solidified the Manaus native among the top names in the division and guaranteed him his first opportunity to compete for the featherweight title.
Diego Lopes lands a series of powerful blows and knocks Brian Ortega down.
DIEGO LOPES JUST DROPPED BRIAN ORTEGA 😱
[ #UFC306 at @RiyadhSeason #NocheUFC live RIGHT NOW on @ESPNPlus PPV ] pic.twitter.com/0N8tHWW2VH
— UFC (@ufc) September 15, 2024
UFC Noche technical sheet
Date: 12 September 2026
Time: From 15pm (Brasília time)
Location: Desert Diamond Arena, Arizona, United States
How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE in real time , Paramount+ (entire card) on TV and internet.
MAIN CARD (18pm Brasília time)
Featherweight (up to 65,8 kg): Jean Silva vs. Jose Delgado
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Brandon Moreno vs. Joseph Morales
Featherweight (up to 65,8 kg): Tommy McMillen x Marwan Rahiki
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Manon Fiorot x Alexa Grasso
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Waldo Cortes Acosta vs. Curtis Blaydes
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): David Martinez x Dan Ige
PRELIMINARY CARD (15pm Brasília time)
Catchweight (up to 58,9 kg): Tim Elliott vs. Edgar Chairez
Middleweight (up to 77,1 kg): Ignacio Bahamondes vs. Muslim Salikhov
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Yousri Belgaroui x Djorden Santos
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Drakkar Klose x Tommy Gantt
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Rafa Garcia vs. Rong Zhu
Featherweight (up to 65,8 kg): Sean King III vs. Jessie Rosas
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): JJ Aldrich vs. Regina Tarin
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