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The Best of Jean Silva | Full Fight Marathon

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Noche UFC Results

145 lbs.: Jean Silva def. Jose Delgado by submission (rear naked choke), round 3 (2:15)

125 lbs.: Brandon Moreno def. Joseph Morales by split decision (28-29, 30-27, 30-27)

145 lbs.: Tommy McMillen def. Marwan Rahiki by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-27)

125 lbs.: Alexa Grasso def. Manon Fiorot by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

265 lbs.: Curtis Blaydes def. Waldo Cortes-Acosta by unanimous decision (29-29, 29-28, 29-28)

135 lbs.: David Martinez def. Dan Ige by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

130 lbs.: Tim Elliott def. Edgar Chairez by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

170 lbs.: Igancio Bahamondes def. Muslim Salikhov by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

185 lbs.: Yousri Belgaroui def. Djorden Santos by TKO (punches), round 1 (4:25)

155 lbs.: Tommy Gantt def. Drakkar Klose by submission (triangle choke), round 3 (2:31)

125 lbs.: Rongzhu def. Rafa Garcia by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

145 lbs.: Sean King def. Jessie Rosas by KO (slam), round 1 (0:36)

125 lbs.: Regina Tarin def. JJ Aldrich by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Noche UFC Bonuses
$100K each FOTN: Tommy McMillen vs Marwan Rahiki

$100K each POTN: Jean Silva, Sean King III

$25K each to the other fighters that got a finish: Tommy Gantt, Yousri Belgaroui

Noche UFC

Past, Present And Future

UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Delgado
(aka UFC Fight Night 288)
(Noche UFC 4)

September 12, 2026

Desert Diamond Arena
Glendale, Arizona

Mains:

Featherweight
Jean Silva vs. Jose Delgado

Flyweight
Brandon Moreno vs. Joseph Morales

Featherweight
Tommy McMillen vs. Marwan Rahiki

Women's Flyweight
Manon Fiorot vs. Alexa Grasso

Heavyweight
Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs. Curtis Blaydes

Bantamweight
David Martínez vs. Dan Ige

Prelims:

Catchweight (130 lb)
Tim Elliott vs. Édgar Cháirez

Welterweight
Ignacio Bahamondes vs. Muslim Salikhov

Middleweight
Yousri Belgaroui vs. Djorden Santos

Lightweight
Drakkar Klose vs. Thomas Gantt

Lightweight
Rafa García vs. Rong Zhu

Featherweight
Sean King III vs. Jessie Rosas

Women's Flyweight
JJ Aldrich vs. Regina Tarin

Video

Noche UFC: Post-Fight Press Conference
https://youtube.com/watch?v=eIP7jrtoems

Noche UFC: Fighter Face-offs
https://youtube.com/watch?v=MTKXVpm9NC8

The Best of Jean Silva | Full Fight Marathon
https://youtube.com/watch?v=9nXqBaZO-rc

Sit back and enjoy the greatest moments from Jean Silva's UFC career. (Credit: UFC)

#fullfight #knockouts #nocheufc

Media Man: Much respect to all who get in the Octagon.

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Media Man

Dream Matches: Fantasy Booking

All Eras, Cross Territories
UFC vs WWE

Song vs Nakamura (WWE)
Matthews vs Waller (WWE)
Punk vs Waller (WWE vs WWE)
RVD vs Jenkins
Nord vs Washington
Volk vs Kross (Indy)
Tarzan vs Cobb
Luis Felipe Dias vs Sami Zayn
Brock Lesnar vs Milo Savage
Jon Jones vs Ken Shamrock
Steve Blackman vs El Matador
Volk vs Steve Austin
Giant Dutchmen vs Bam Bam
Merv vs Sami Zayn
Aussie Jack vs Grayson Waller
Mr White vs Mr Matchroom
Dan Severn vs Bruce Lee
Ali vs Oba Femi - Special Ref: Gorilla Monsoon
Rikidozen vs Gotch
The Bad Guy vs Mr Asp
Trick Williams vs Mr DC
Haku vs anybody

and

Jones (UFC) vs Aspinall (UFC) - Loser Leaves Town!

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Media Man

Dream Matches: Fantasy Booking

All Eras, Cross Territories

Brock Lesnar vs Milo Savage
Jon Jones vs Ken Shamrock
Steve Blackman vs El Matador
Volk vs Steve Austin
Giant Dutchmen vs Bam Bam
Merv vs Sami Zayn
Aussie Jack vs Grayson Waller
Mr White vs Mr Matchroom
Dan Severn vs Bruce Lee
Ali vs Oba Femi - Special Ref: Gorilla Monsoon

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X News Flashback

Michelle Montague Stays Undefeated with Decision Win Over Bueno Silva

At UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas, the 31-year-old bantamweight improved to 8-0 with a unanimous decision over No. 12 Mayra Bueno Silva, scored 30-27, 29-28, and 29-28. Montague racked up nearly five minutes of control time in the first round alone, landing ground strikes amid submission tries, and dominated late to sweep the Verdict scorecard. UFC contender Merab Dvalishvili called it total domination, propelling her toward top-10 status after her second Octagon victory.

News Flashback

Watercooler with Media and A.I

Jones On Usman and Lesnar

UFC legend Jon Jones took issue with former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman siding with Brock Lesnar in a potential wrestling match.

Former two-division UFC champion Jon Jones remains at odds with Dana White and the matchmakers after he was excluded from a spot on the upcoming White House card. Despite announcing his retirement from MMA last summer, Jones quickly reversed course when U.S. President Donald Trump announced the UFC’s upcoming card on the White House lawn.

Jones was briefly linked to a potential showdown against either Alex Pereira or Tom Aspinall, but according to Jones, he was ‘lowballed’ financially by the UFC. He hasn’t fought since finishing Stipe Miocic at UFC 309, in what would end up being his first and only heavyweight title defense.

After asking for his UFC release and hinting at another MMA retirement, Jones could potentially return in another combat sport. Jones has briefly teased a potential wrestling match with two-time UFC rival Daniel Cormier in Real American Freestyle.

Jon Jones issues guarantee to Kamaru Usman after Usman picks Brock Lesnar

Amidst talks of Jones competing in wrestling, former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman was asked for his prediction in a hypothetical matchup between former heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar and Jones. Usman sided with Lesnar’s girth and overall strength to get the better of Jones on the mats.

In a recent Instagram story post, Jones responded to Usman’s prediction. (BJ Penn with A.I)

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Barbosa Wins Controversial Flyweight Bout After Illegal Soccer Kick

At UFC Vegas 115 in Las Vegas, Barbosa earned a majority decision over Gatto in a women's flyweight prelim marked by the illegal Round 2 kick, ruled legal enough to proceed despite Gatto briefly appearing out cold. Fighters like Jeff Molina called it dangerous, warning 'this is how people die,' while others accused Gatto of faking to gain the deduction. Barbosa's striking volume secured the 29-27, 29-27, 28-28 scores, boosting her UFC record to 3-1 as debates over safety and rules lingered.

News Flashback

Joshua Van Injury Delays UFC Title Defense Against Taira

The bout against undefeated grappler Tatsuro Taira shifts to headline the co-main event at UFC 328 on May 9 in Newark, New Jersey, preserving the highly anticipated clash on a card topped by Khamzat Chimaev versus Sean Strickland. Van won the belt dramatically at UFC 323 last December with a head kick that broke Alexandre Pantoja's arm just 26 seconds in, making him the youngest 2000s-born UFC titleholder and first Asian-born male champion. Fans reacted strongly, with some calling to strip the title amid Pantoja's recent weight cut video showing his readiness, though Van keeps the belt and the matchup stays intact.

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Thomas Petersen Grinds Out Majority Decision Over Unbeaten Guilherme Pat at UFC Vegas 115

In a non-stop heavyweight prelim at UFC Vegas 115 in Las Vegas, Petersen outlasted Pat with relentless pressure and ground control to win a majority decision, 29-28 twice and 28-28 once. Pat started strong with power kicks and takedown defenses to take Round 1, but Petersen dominated Round 3 along the fence. The Minnesotan wrestler and diesel mechanic improved to 11-4, grabbed the mic post-fight to say he wants to see how far he can go, and now eyes bigger tests in the stacked division.

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Media Man: Bet with your head, not over it. Respect to all who get into the Octagon. Let's F'n Go!

News Flashback

MMA

UFC Noche aka UFC 306

The Sphere

Las Vegas, Nevada
September 14, 2024

Sean O'Malley vs Merab Dvalishvili

Alexa Grasso vs Valentina Shevchenko

Brian Ortega vs Diego Lopes

Daniel Zellhuber vs Esteban Ribovics

Ronaldo Rodríguez vs Ode Osbourne

Prelims:

Irene Aldana vs Norma Dumont

Ignacio Bahamondes vs Manuel Torres

Yazmin Jauregui vs Ketlen Souza#

Edgar Chairez vs Joshua Van

First Prelim:

Raul Rosas Jr. vs Aoriqileng

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UFC News via Grok

Sean O'Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili for the UFC Men's Bantamweight Championship. This fight was highly anticipated, with O'Malley defending his title against Dvalishvili, who was on a 10-fight winning streak.

Co-Main Event: Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko in a trilogy for the UFC Women's Flyweight Championship. This bout aimed to settle the score after Grasso submitted Shevchenko in their first meeting and they fought to a draw in their rematch.

Other Main Card Fights:

Brian Ortega vs. Diego Lopes at featherweight. Ortega, known for his submission skills, faced the up-and-coming Lopes, setting the stage for a potential title contention if Lopes won.

Daniel Zellhuber vs. Esteban Ribovics in a lightweight bout.

Ronaldo Rodríguez vs. Ode Osbourne at flyweight.

Preliminary Card Highlights:

Included fights like Manuel Torres vs. Ignacio Bahamondes, which was highlighted as one of Dana White's 'If you don't know, now you know' fights, indicating potential for an exciting or breakout performance.

Event Significance: This event was not only about the fights but also marked as the first live sporting event at The Sphere in Las Vegas, showcasing UFC's innovation in event presentation. The card was celebrated for its alignment with Mexican Independence Day, featuring a fight kit symbolizing national pride.

Broadcast and Viewing: The event was available live on ESPN+ Pay-Per-View, with prelims starting at 7:30 pm ET and the main card at 10 pm ET, marking the first 1080p TV broadcast of a UFC event in ESPN history.

This card was designed to be a spectacle, combining high-stakes championship fights with cultural celebration, all within a groundbreaking venue, The Sphere, making UFC 306 a landmark event in UFC history. (Grok)

Websites

UFC
http://ufc.com

Noche UFC 2026 / UFC Fight Night
https://ufc.com/event/ufc-fight-night-september-12-2026

UFC Noche aka UFC 306
http://ufc.com/event/riyadh-season-noche-ufc

UFC YouTube
http://youtube.com/ufc

Videos via the official UFC YouTube channel

UFC 306: Fighter Faceoffs
https://youtube.com/watch?v=qf5cetQqkbw

O'Malley vs Dvalishvili Fighter Weigh-Ins | UFC 306
https://youtube.com/watch?v=1kiG4kAJjNI

UFC 306: Ceremonial Weigh-In
https://youtube.com/watch?v=sEk514mAqNg&t=19s

Legendary Submission By Mexican UFC Fighters
https://youtube.com/watch?v=lrDTGWdoFfQ

UFC 306: Pre-Fight Press Conference Highlights
https://youtube.com/watch?v=EZFlBSaI3-s

UFC 306: Post-Fight Press Conference
https://youtube.com/watch?v=dDNl6M0WeVQ

UFC 306 Embedded: Vlog Series - Episode 1
https://youtube.com/watch?v=JKDkJgz0KDI&t=5s

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Overview

UFC Noche News

News Flashback

Background/History

UFC Noche is an event that has been highlighted for its unique setting and significant matchups, particularly UFC 306, which took place at The Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada, on September 14, 2024.

Event Significance: UFC Noche at UFC 306 was not just another fight night; it was described as a once-in-a-lifetime immersive sporting event, emphasizing its unique venue, The Sphere, which adds a layer of spectacle to the traditional UFC fight card.

Main Event: The main event featured Sean O'Malley defending his bantamweight title against Merab Dvalishvili. This fight was highly anticipated due to O'Malley's rising star status and Dvalishvili's impressive winning streak.

Co-Main Event: Alexa Grasso, the UFC women's flyweight champion, was set to face Valentina Shevchenko in what would be their third encounter. Grasso previously submitted Shevchenko to win the title and later fought to a split draw in their rematch.

Cultural Celebration: The event coincides with Mexican Independence Day, adding cultural significance, especially with fighters like Alexa Grasso representing Mexico.

Fight Card Highlights:

The card included other notable fights like Irene Aldana vs. Norma Dumont, showcasing a diverse range of talents and styles within the UFC.

There was also mention of Brian Ortega preparing to move up in weight but facing challenges with the weight cut, indicating a potential shift in his career trajectory.

Public and Media Sentiment: From X posts, there's excitement around the event, with fans and commentators discussing the fights, the venue's uniqueness, and the overall atmosphere of the event.

The use of terms like "steel cage match with an LED exterior" humorously captures the innovative setting of The Sphere.
Outcome: Given the date and time provided, the outcomes of these fights would be known by now, but for the sake of this summary, let's focus on the anticipation and setup rather than results, as per your instructions.

UFC Noche, especially UFC 306, was not just about the fights but about creating a memorable experience through its venue, the cultural timing, and the high-stakes matchups, particularly in the bantamweight and flyweight divisions. This event underscores UFC's strategy to blend sports entertainment with cultural and technological innovation. (Grok)

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Mexican Independence Day

Mexican Independence Day is celebrated on September 16th every year, commemorating the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence from Spain in 1810. Here are some key points about this significant celebration:

El Grito de Dolores: The celebration typically begins on the evening of September 15th with "El Grito," a reenactment of the famous cry for independence by Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a priest who called for the end of Spanish rule in the early morning of September 16, 1810. This event takes place in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, and is also reenacted by the President of Mexico from the National Palace in Mexico City.

Celebrations: The festivities include fireworks, parades, parties, and patriotic events. The Mexican flag is prominently displayed, and there are often military parades, especially in larger cities.

Food and Drink: Traditional Mexican foods like chiles en nogada (which represent the colors of the Mexican flag), mole, tamales, and traditional drinks like atole or tequila are commonly enjoyed during this time.

Cultural Significance: Unlike Cinco de Mayo, which commemorates the Mexican Army's victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla, Mexican Independence Day is a celebration of the country's independence from Spain, marking a pivotal moment in Mexican history and national identity.

Parades and Festivities: The day of September 16th itself is filled with parades, music, dancing, and cultural performances. Schools, towns, and cities organize events to celebrate this national holiday.

If you're interested in how this year's celebrations might differ due to recent events or changes, or if there are any special events planned for 2024, I'd need to check more recent sources. Would you like me to look that up for you? (Grok)

Media Man: Much respect to all the men and women fighters in the Octagon.

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Alexa Grasso (48-47) and Valentina Shevchenko (48-47) fight to a split draw (47-47)

Jack Della Maddalena (29-28, 29-28) defeats Kevin Holland (29-28) by split decision

Raul Rosas Jr defeats Terrance Mitchell by TKO, Round 1, :54

Daniel Zellhuber defeats Christos Giagos by submission, anaconda choke, Round 2, 3:26

Kyle Nelson (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) defeats Fernando Padilla by unanimous decision

Loopy Godinez defeats Elise Reed by submission, rear naked choke, Round 2, 3:38

Roman Kopylov defeats Josh Fremd by TKO (body shot) at 4:44 of Round 2

Edgar Chairez versus Daniel Lacerda declared a no decision at 3:47 of Round 1

Tracy Cortez (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) defeats Jasmine Jasudavicius by unanimous decision

Charlie Campbell defeats Alex Reyes by TKO (right hand) at 3:38 of Round 1

Josefine Knutsson (30-24, 30-25, 30-27) defeats Marnic Mann by unanimous decision

UFC: Women's Division

Combat Sports News

UFC Noche

Women’s flyweight champion Alexa Grasso defended her championship vs Valentina Shevchenko.

The bout went the distance with both competitors coping a bruising in the five-round affair.

Many MMA insiders and hardcore fans are asking questions about the judges scorecards.

A split draw! (48-47, 47-48, 47-47). You could see a look in the eyes of Shevchenko.

One judge giving Grasso the final round 10-8 despite Shevchenko dominating the majority of the round.

Shevchenko spoke with UFC/MMA living legend Daniel "DC" Cormier.

“I think it really was 3-2 on my side, but I think judges felt a little bit of pressure because it was Mexican Independence Day”.

“In a fair fight, in a fair competition, victory would be mine.”

They used to say in the fight game, "That's boxing", but now they may also say, "That's MMA in a foreign land", or something to that effect. We're all heard of the expression "hometown advantage", be it football, or other. A re-match appears on the cards, this time perhaps on U.S soil, or some other place. MMA will survive. Stay hungry!