Brandon Moreno and Joseph Morales fight in the co-main event of Noche UFC on Saturday, September 12 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona. The main card starts at 5 p.m. ET on Paramount+, and as the fifth of six main card bouts the flyweight fight should start around 6 p.m. ET (3 p.m. in Arizona), give or take how the earlier fights end. Moreno, the former two time flyweight champion from Tijuana, has lost two in a row and is fighting to hold his spot in the top 10 on the UFC’s Mexican Independence Day card.
| Brandon Moreno | Joseph Morales | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 23-10-2 | 15-2 |
| Fighting out of | Tijuana, Mexico | Sacramento area, California |
| Resume | Two time UFC flyweight champion; on a two fight losing streak | Won The Ultimate Fighter 33; two submission wins since joining the UFC in 2025 |
| Stakes | Stay in the top 10 and in the title conversation | A win over a former champion jumps him into the rankings |
The Matchup
Moreno is the more complete fighter and the bigger name, with championship rounds against Deiveson Figueiredo and Alexandre Pantoja on his record. Morales has finished both UFC fights on the mat, which is exactly where a fading veteran gets caught. If Moreno keeps it standing and controls the pace he should win; if it hits the floor early, Morales has a real path.
How to Watch
Paramount+ carries the full card in the US. Prelims start at 2 p.m. ET. The main event, Jean Silva vs. Jose Delgado, follows this fight. Full details: Noche UFC card and how to watch, start time by zone, bout order, Silva vs. Delgado.
The Bottom Line
Moreno vs. Morales should hit the cage around 6 p.m. ET Saturday on Paramount+, right before the Silva vs. Delgado main event.