Noche UFC Staff Picks: Featherweight Bruisers Collide
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From The Grand Canyon State of Arizona, Noche UFC sets the table for not just a spectacular night of matches, but also a monumental celebration for fighters representing Mexico. In the main event, featherweight knockout artists Jean Silva and Jose Delgado trade blows in what very well could be one of the most violent fights of 2026. In the second-to-last contest of the evening, previous flyweight champion Brandon Moreno seeks to end his current losing streak against Ultimate Fighter winner Joseph Morales.
Noche UFC Main Event
Bursting in the UFC after a three-round war with current 145-lb contender Kevin Vallejos on the Contender Series in 2023, Silva has since become a staple of the upper echelon of the division. With his relentless forward-attacking style, “Lord” has logged key finishes over Charles Jourdain, Drew Dober, and Bryce Mitchell.
Earning his own ticket into the organization with a blowout performance on the Contender Series, Delgado has remained nothing short of magnificent in his surge up the featherweight ladder. With impeccable triumphs against stalwart names like Hyder Amil, Andre Fili, and Austin Bashi, the MMA Lab product has more than enough fire power to put on an upset this Saturday at UFC Noche 4.
Noche UFC Co-Main Event
With two UFC championship wins under his belt, along with victories over Brandon Royval, Kai Kara-France, Amir Albazi, and Deiveson Figueiredo, Moreno is easily one of the 125-lb classes' all-time greats. Endeavoring to at last end his extensive stay in the loser’s circle, “The Assassin Baby” makes the walk to the cage for the first time since February.
In his very brief first run in the UFC from 2017-2018, Morales didn’t quite get the chance to prove himself as a potential prospect after being axed by promotion following a 1-2 stint. His return however at UFC 319 brought him newfound levels of notoriety after he won the TUF 33 with a stoppage victory over Alibi Idiris. Recently taking fellow TUF veteran Matt Schnell earlier on in 2026, “Bopo” is now ready to break down the door into the top 10 at flyweight.
More Bouts On the Noche UFC Main Card
Rounding out the main card, Tommy McMillen faces Marwan Rahiki. Then, Manon Fiorot and Alexa Grasso lock horns. Also, Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Curtis Blaydes clash. Finally, David Martínez and Dan Ige square off.
Noche UFC Staff Picks
MMASucka staff picks are composed of four of the world’s leading mixed martial arts organizations: the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the Professional Fighters League (PFL), ONE Championship (ONE FC), and Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS).
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UFC picks will include main card fights ranging from four to six matchups per event.
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PFL picks from main cards for both pay-per-views and regular events.
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ONE FC and DWCS picks will feature all MMA fights from the event with a minimum of three matchups.
Staff picks in 2025 were won by Hank Strandberg with a record of 216-119.
Find our Noche UFC picks and fight odds below.
Staff records after Super RIZIN 5:
1. Hank Strandberg: 170-82
2. Frazer Krohn: 134-96
3. Drew Zuhosky: 126-128
4. Andrew Benjamin: 29-27
*Note – not all staff pick for every event*
David Martinez -380
Vs.
Dan Ige +305
BANTAMWEIGHT
Hank Strandberg: Martinez by Unanimous Decision
Drew Zuhosky: Ige by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Kron: Ige by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Martinez: 1
Staff picking Ige: 2
Waldo Cortes-Acosta -190
Vs.
Curtis Blaydes +165
HEAVYWEIGHT
Hank Strandberg: Cortes-Acosta by Third-Round Knockout
Drew Zuhosky: Blaydes by First-Round Knockout
Frazer Kron: Cortes-Acosta by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Cortes-Acosta: 2
Staff picking Blaydes: 1
Manon Fiorot -295
Vs.
Alexa Grasso +243
WOMEN’S FLYWEIGHT
Hank Strandberg: Fiorot by Unanimous Decision
Drew Zuhosky: Grasso by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn: Fiorot by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Fiorot: 2
Staff picking Grasso: 1
Tommy McMillen -147
Vs.
Marwan Rahiki +126
FEATHERWEIGHT
Hank Strandberg: Rahiki by First-Round Knockout
Drew Zuhosky: McMillen by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Kron: Rahiki by Second-Round Knockout
Staff picking McMillen: 1
Staff picking Rahiki: 2
Joseph Morales -115
Vs.
Brandon Moreno -101
FLYWEIGHT
Hank Strandberg: Morales by Unanimous Decision
Drew Zuhosky: Moreno by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Kron: Moreno by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Morales: 1
Staff picking Moreno: 2
Jean Silva -425
Vs.
Jose Delgado +337
FEATHERWEIGHT
Hank Strandberg: Silva by First-Round Knockout
Drew Zuhosky: Silva by Second-Round Knockout
Frazer Krohn: Silva by First-Round Knockout
Staff picking Silva: 3
Staff picking Delgado: 0
