Noche UFC: What Time Does Jean Silva vs. Jose Delgado Start?
Noche UFC 4 takes over the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, this Saturday, September 12, as the UFC continues its annual Mexican Independence Day weekend tradition. A late opponent switch has reshaped the main event, but the stakes remain enormous for the featherweight division.
While the replacement main event understandably draws the spotlight, the rest of the Noche UFC 4 card is quietly stacked with meaningful matchups that could reshape multiple divisions. For the entire fight card, refer to the previously written Noche UFC informational article.
Start Times
Date: Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026
Location: Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Ariz.
Main Card Start Time: 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT
Prelims Start Time: 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT
Streaming:Paramount+
Octagon Walk Times
While the UFC does not release official walk times, Jean Silva and Jose Delgado’s walks are expected at roughly 6:30 p.m. ET / 3:30 p.m. PT, depending on the length of preceding fights. The main card features five bouts before the headliner, so timing may shift based on finish rates.
Main Event Breakdown
Jean Silva enters as a heavy favorite and has finished five of his six UFC victories. He recently rebounded from his lone promotional loss to Diego Lopes with a unanimous decision over Arnold Allen in January.
Silva was originally scheduled to face former UFC interim featherweight champion Yair Rodriguez, but Rodriguez withdrew due to injury, elevating Jose Delgado to his first UFC main event.
Delgado, a Phoenix-based fighter of Mexican descent, brings a height and reach advantage into the bout. The MMA Lab product has won four of five UFC appearances, with his only loss coming to Nathaniel Wood via decision. Delgado has never been finished in his career, a durability factor that could test Silva’s finishing instincts.
Co-Main Event
Brandon Moreno vs. Joseph Morales serves as the co-main event, and it carries significant flyweight implications. Moreno, the former two-time flyweight champion, has lost back-to-back fights and desperately needs a victory to remain relevant in the title picture.
Morales has finished both of his UFC bouts via submission since joining the promotion in 2025, and a win over a name like Moreno would instantly elevate him into contender conversations. The stakes are high for both men, and Moreno’s willingness to engage in chaotic exchanges makes this a potential Fight of the Night candidate.
Underrated Fights
The prelims offer several matchups worth tuning in early for.
Ignacio Bahamondes vs. Muslim Salikhov (Welterweight)
Bahamondes is a tall, rangy striker with legitimate knockout power, while Salikhov is a decorated Sanda athlete known as the “King of Kung Fu.”
The stylistic clash between two high-level strikers will be a firecracker of a match that should excite the fans.
Jessie Rosas vs. Sean King III (Featherweight)
Rosas, who was pulled out of his UFC debut last month, enters on a three-fight win streak and carries the name recognition of being Raul Rosas Jr.’s older brother. King was originally slated for Dana White’s Contender Series before getting a direct call-up.
Both fighters have finishing instincts, with Rosas having six stoppages in eight wins, and the undefeated King finishing four of his six professional victories. With their relatively green careers, this fight is a genuine coin toss.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Sep 12, 2026, where it first appeared in the MMA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.