UFC Noche: Moreno, Grasso headline six-fight announce
Former UFC champions Brandon Moreno and Alexa Grasso will headline a six-fight slate at UFC Noche on Sept. 12 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Ariz., the promotion announced during the UFC Oklahoma City broadcast Saturday.
Moreno meets Joseph Morales in a flyweight bout, while Grasso takes on Manon Fiorot, MMA Fighting reports. The UFC Noche main event is expected to be revealed next week, according to the announcement.
Full UFC Noche lineup so far
The undercard features four additional pairings: Tim Elliott faces Edgar Chairez at flyweight, Curtis Blaydes squares off against Waldo Cortes Acosta at heavyweight, Kelvin Gastelum meets Yousri Belgaroui at middleweight, and JJ Aldrich takes on Regina Tarin at flyweight.
Moreno, a former flyweight titleholder, returns after his most recent octagon appearance earlier this year. Grasso, who held the women's flyweight belt, looks to rebound against Fiorot in what is expected to be a key bout in the 125-pound division.
The Mexican Independence Day weekend card typically draws a strong Latino fanbase to the Arizona market. The headliner announcement is slated for the coming week.
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