David Martinez booked for Noche UFC in Glendale

The Sept. 12 card marks UFC's Desert Diamond Arena debut.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 261 min read

Two banger fights have been added to #NocheUFC! 👊 David Martinez vs. Dan Ige 👊 Ignacio Bahamondes vs. Muslim Salikhov Via @MMAFighting on X

What happened: Prelims begin at 1 p.m. ET, followed by the main card at 5 p.m. ET on Paramount+.

Why it matters: The event will celebrate Mexican Independence Day with Mexican and Latin American talent. Martinez enters as UFC's No. 8-ranked bantamweight.

By the numbers: Martinez is 14-1 with 10 knockouts, six first-round finishes and a 10-fight winning streak. He lands 4.82 significant strikes per minute and owns 69% significant-strike defense.

What to watch: Tickets go on sale July 31.

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@MMAFighting 2026-07-26T21:41:57.398991+00:00

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