Alright, listen up because the wait is finally over! A major UFC event is hitting the Phoenix area for the first time in more than four years. Noche UFC is set to explode into Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale on September 12. This is huge! We’re talking a massive comeback, a celebration, and some seriously big fights all packed into one night.
Moreno’s Epic Return Where History Was Made
This isn’t just any fight night, you know it. Noche UFC is all about honoring Mexican Independence Day, which rolls around on September 16. It’s bringing together an incredible lineup of former champs, rising stars, and fan favorites, all of Mexican and Latino descent. For too long, Las Vegas got all the glory for this event, but now, Glendale is hosting! And talk about a homecoming for Brandon Moreno! This former UFC flyweight champion is scheduled to step into that very same Desert Diamond Arena octagon. He made history there at UFC 263 on June 21, 2021, submitting then-champ Deiveson Figueiredo to become the first Mexican-born UFC champion ever! Now, he’s back, ready to throw down against The Ultimate Fighter Season 33 winner Joseph Morales. The energy for that fight alone is gonna be absolutely off the charts.
A Stacked Card and Your Shot to Be There
But Moreno isn’t the only superstar hitting the cage. We’re also talking former UFC women’s flyweight champion Alexa Grasso, currently the No. 3 ranked contender. Then there’s Phoenix’s own heavyweight contender, Waldo Cortes-Acosta, fighting in front of his home crowd. And from Yuma, Kelvin Gastelum, who’s had one of his fights inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame, is on the card too. This lineup is stacked! If you’re looking to snag tickets, mark your calendars. General sales kick off Friday, July 31, at 10 a.m. MST (1 p.m. Eastern) at ticketmaster.com. Tickets are limited to eight per person. Want an early shot? UFC Fight Club members get a pre-sale Wednesday, July 29, at 10 a.m., and UFC newsletter subscribers on Thursday, July 30, at 10 a.m. You don’t want to miss out!
This Is Just the Beginning for Arizona Fights
Listen, this Noche UFC event isn’t just a one-off showstopper. This is actually the very first of seven high-profile live events slated for Arizona over the next three years! This massive commitment is all thanks to a killer partnership between TKO, UFC’s parent company, and the Arizona Sports & Events Alliance. More big-time fights are coming to the state, and that’s huge for fans. For Noche UFC itself, the prelims kick off at 10 a.m., with the main card firing up at 2 p.m. on September 12. Get ready for a full day of non-stop action!
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