Noche UFC 2025: How to Watch, Event Details, and More

Noche UFC has become one of the UFC’s most anticipated annual traditions, celebrating Mexican Independence Day with a stacked fight card. This year’s edition, officially UFC Fight Night: Lopes vs. Silva, takes place on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.

Originally scheduled for Guadalajara, Mexico, the event was moved to Texas due to arena construction delays. Despite the change, it remains one of the most culturally significant cards on the UFC calendar.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
Location: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, Texas
Main Event: Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva (Featherweight)
Co-Main Event: Rob Font vs. David Martinez (Bantamweight)

Doors open at 1:00 PM local time in San Antonio, with early fights beginning shortly after.

UK & US Broadcast Information

For fans in the United States, the event will stream exclusively on ESPN+. The prelims are set to begin around 3:00 PM ET, with the main card starting at approximately 6:00 PM ET.

In the United Kingdom, Noche UFC will air live on TNT Sports (formerly BT Sport). Prelims are expected to begin at 8:00 PM BST, with the main card running from about 11:00 PM BST into the early hours of Sunday morning.

Viewers in both regions can also access the fights via UFC Fight Pass, which covers the full card worldwide.

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Fight Card Highlights

The main event features a featherweight clash between Diego Lopes and Jean Silva, two fighters known for their fast-paced, all-action styles. Lopes has quickly become a fan favorite, while Silva represents Brazil’s “Fighting Nerds” team looking to bounce back after recent setbacks.

The co-main event sees veteran Rob Font meet rising contender David Martinez in what could be a pivotal bantamweight showdown. Raul Rosas Jr. was originally scheduled to fight on this card but withdrew due to a rib injury.

Other featured bouts include Jared Gordon vs. Rafa Garcia, Jose Medina vs. Dusko Todorovic, and a rescheduled clash between Rodrigo Sezinando and Daniil Donchenko from The Ultimate Fighter series.

Why Noche UFC Matters

This card isn’t just another Fight Night. It has become a platform to celebrate Mexican fighters and fans while also delivering competitive matchups that shape divisions. Previous Noche UFC events have produced memorable battles, and 2025 is expected to be no different.