Brazil will continue to be very well represented next Saturday (12). UFC Noche will feature two Brazilians in important fights that could directly impact their careers and bring them closer to the rankings of their respective categories. Jean Silva will fight in the main event against prospect Jose Delgado and Djorden Santos will be on the preliminary card.
Check out the Brazilian fighters scheduled for UFC Night
Jean Silva seeks second consecutive victory.
Jean Silva enters the octagon with the mission of confirming his status as favorite. The Brazilian will face Jose Delgado at UFC Noche , in a duel valid for the featherweight division (up to 65,8 kg). The fight marks the return of the Fighting Nerds athlete, after his victory in January against Arnold Allen.
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At 28 years old, Jean has a record of 17 wins and three losses, with 12 wins by knockout and three by submission. Delgado, on the other hand, has 12 wins and two losses in his career.
VIDEO: Watch the best moments of Jean Silva vs. Arnold Allen
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Djorden Santos faces Alex Poatan's partner.
Djorden Santos at the UFC weigh-in. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @djordensantosufc
In the preliminary card of UFC Noche , Djorden Santos seeks to recover and return to winning ways against an opponent in great form. The fighter faces Yousri Belgaroui in a middleweight bout (up to 83,9 kg).
At 29 years old, Djorden has a record of 11 wins and three losses in professional MMA, with three wins by knockout and four by submission. Representing American Top Team, the Brazilian defeated Danny Barlow in October 2025, but was defeated by Baisangur Susurkaev in May of this year.
On the other side, Yousri Belgaroui arrives riding a five-fight winning streak, bringing his career record to 10 wins and three losses. At 34 years old, the 1,98m tall fighter has eight knockout victories and two by decision.
The duel pits a Brazilian looking to bounce back against an opponent experiencing the best moment of his MMA career. Belgaroui comes off two consecutive knockouts in the UFC, while Djorden will have the opportunity to surprise and interrupt his rival's winning streak.
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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