UFC Night features Diego Lopes and Jean Silva in the main event (Photo: UFC)
This Saturday (13), Ultimate promotes the third edition of Noche UFC, an event conceived in honor of Mexico's Independence Day. For the first time, the celebration will not be in Las Vegas, but in San Antonio, Texas, at the Frost Bank Center. The choice maintains the tradition of holding the show in a region with a strong presence of the Mexican community.
The main fight of the night pits the Brazilian based in Mexico against each other Diego lopes and also Brazilian Jean Silva, in a featherweight bout (up to 65,7 kg). The card also features Mexican athletes and their descendants, reinforcing the event's proposal to highlight the country's culture and representatives in the UFC.
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Mexican War of Independence lasted 11 years
O Noche UFC 2025 takes place on September 13th., but the celebration refers to the September 16, date that marks 215 years the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence. In 1810, Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla led the "Cry of Dolores" in the state of Guanajuato, becoming the main instigator of the popular discontent against the Spanish crown.
The movement initiated by Hidalgo spread quickly, gathering thousands of followers. After his execution in 1811, the struggle was led by figures such as José Morelos, Vicente Guerrero, and Guadalupe Victoria. Only in 1821, with the Treaty of Córdoba signed by Augustín de Iturbide, did Mexico gain official recognition as an independent nation.
Noche UFC 2025 has Mexicans and their descendants in the spotlight
As in previous years, the Noche UFC card features Mexican representatives and athletes of Latino descent. Among the highlights are... David Martinez, who replaced Raul Rosas Jr. and faces Rob Font, in addition to Rafa García e Luis Gurule, who also carry the Mexican flag in the octagon.
In addition to athletes born in Mexico, Noche UFC has its share of fighters with Mexican ancestry, such as Alexander Hernandez, Tatiana Suarez, and Kelvin Gastelum, as well as names based in Mexico, such as Brazilians Diego Lopes and Alessandro Costa.
San Antonio embraces the spirit of Noche UFC
Although the initial plan was to hold the event in Guadalajara, Mexico, construction delays at the local arena forced the move to San Antonio. The Texas city, however, also offers a suitable setting for the celebration.
According to the United States CensusNear 63,9% of San Antonio's population identifies as Hispanic or Latino. Among them, the overwhelming majority are of Mexican origin: approximately 83,9% of the Hispanic total, which represents more than half of the city's inhabitants.
Thus, even far from Mexican soil, the UFC 2025 Night promises to repeat the success of previous editions and consolidate itself as an annual tradition in the Ultimate calendar.
UFC NOCHE TECHNICAL SHEET
Date: 12 September 2025
Time: From 16pm (Brasília time)
Location: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, Texas, United States
How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE Watch UFC Fight Pass (the entire card) in real time online.
MAIN CARD (19pm Brasília time)
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Diego lopes x Jean Silva
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Rob Font vs. David Martinez
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Rafa Garcia vs. Jared Gordon
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Kelvin Gastelum x Dustin Stoltzfus
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Santiago Luna vs. Quang Le
PRELIMINARY CARD (16pm Brasília time)
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Alexander Hernandez x Carlos Diego Ferreira
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Jose Medina vs. Dusko Todorovic
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Claudio Puelles x Netto BJJ
Strawweight (up to 52,1 kg): Tatiana Suarez x Amanda lemos
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Jesus Santos Aguilar vs. Luis Gurule
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Zachary Reese x Sedriques Dumas
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Alexander Costa Alden Coria
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Montserrat Rendon x Alice Pereira
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Rodrigo Sezinando Daniil Donchenko
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