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Noche UFC, the UFC’s annual event celebrating Mexican Independence Day, is set for Saturday, September 12 in Glendale, Arizona. The card is headlined by a featherweight bout between Jean Silva and Jose Delgado after former interim champion Yair Rodríguez withdrew due to injury. The 13-fight card features several top South and Central American prospects, with prelims beginning at 2 p.m. ET.
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Here are the best props on the card and the fighters worth targeting in your DFS lineup at Noche UFC: Silva vs. Delgado. Check out our Noche UFC betting trends and fight data as well!
Ignacio Bahamondes vs. Muslim Salikhov – Ignacio Bahamondes Round 1 (+200)
Chilean striker Ignacio Bahamondes moves up to welterweight after back-to-back decision losses at lightweight. The 6’3″ South American appears better suited to the heavier division given his lanky frame and unorthodox fighting style, which mirrors some of the better fighters in the welterweight class. Despite recent losses, Bahamondes has shown serious knockout power, with some of the most eye-catching finishes in recent memory.
The 29-year-old takes on 42-year-old Muslim Salikhov, who was knocked out in the first round in his most recent fight last November. Bahamondes holds a 4″ height advantage and a 5″ reach advantage over the veteran and has every reason to find a finish here. His last three wins before the losing streak all came via first-round stoppage, and with some extra weight on him, he looks well positioned to return to that form.
Tommy McMillen vs. Marwan Rahiki – Tommy McMillen Over 56.5 Significant Strikes (-115)
One of the night’s most anticipated matchups pits two undefeated prospects against each other in Tommy McMillen and Moroccan fighter Marwan Rahiki. The two featherweights bring very different styles to the table. The 24-year-old Rahiki impressed with a KO on Dana White’s Contender Series and followed it up with back-to-back knockouts in his first two UFC fights. He is technical and patient with his striking, waiting for the right moment rather than opening up early.
McMillen is the polar opposite. His aggressive, high-volume approach has made him a fan favorite among those who enjoy chaos in the octagon. The 28-year-old has landed 74 or more significant strikes in each of his three promotional fights, including a remarkable 255 in his most recent victory back in July. Even in his UFC debut, which ended in the first round, McMillen landed more than 57 significant strikes. Books may expect this one to end quickly, but McMillen’s pace and output should get him over the number regardless.
Jean Silva vs. Jose Delgado – Jean Silva to Win and Under 1.5 Rounds (+165)
Brazilian fighter Jean Silva headlines his second consecutive Noche UFC after suffering a knockout loss to Diego Lopes in last year’s main event. The Fighting Nerd bounced back with a dominant victory over Arnold Allen and returns to the octagon for the first time in nearly nine months. The loss to Lopes was his first in the UFC, ending a 13-fight win streak spanning over seven years.
His January win was his first decision victory in the promotion. Prior to that, Silva had finished all five of his UFC opponents, with three of those stoppages coming inside 1.5 rounds. He now faces Jose Delgado, a relatively inexperienced fighter who has found success in the UFC but has never faced anyone at Silva’s level. Delgado has never been finished professionally, but Silva’s ability to attack in so many different ways — he carries three career submissions and 12 career knockouts — makes him a serious threat to change that on Saturday night.
Saturday’s Noche UFC: Silva vs. Delgado DFS Picks
| Country | Player | Opponent | FPPF | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 |  Rongzhu |
Garcia | 66.0 | $8,500 |
| 🇺🇸 |  Tim Elliott |
Chairez | 70.7 | $7,400 |
| 🇲🇽 |  Alexa Grasso |
Fiorot | 69.4 | $7,300 |
| 🇲🇽 |  Brandon Moreno |
Morales | 73.4 | $7,900 |
| 🇨🇱 |  Ignacio Bahamondes |
Salikhov | 73.6 | $9,500 |
| 🇧🇷 |  Jean Silva |
Delgado | 84.0 | $9,300 |
Rongzhu ($8,500)
Chinese fighter Rongzhu enters Noche UFC as a slight favorite over Mexican native Rafa Garcia, with both lightweights coming in on inconsistent recent runs. Rongzhu has won three straight heading into Saturday, including a first-round KO back in May. The 26-year-old now has 22 career finishes, giving him a 78.6% finish rate across his 28 professional wins. He faces veteran Garcia, who has shown chin issues in the past and could be vulnerable to the young striker looking for an early stoppage.
Tim Elliott ($7,400)
Veteran grappler Tim Elliott enters as a significant underdog against Mexican opponent Edgar Chairez. The 39-year-old southpaw had a two-fight win streak snapped earlier this year but still has something left in the tank. Elliott has proven remarkably durable throughout his UFC career and has only ever been stopped by submission in the promotion. He faces Chairez, who will be willing to grapple, which could play into Elliott’s favor as a BJJ purple belt. Pulling off the upset will be tough, but expect submission attempts and control time in what could be a ground-heavy fight.
Alexa Grasso ($7,300)
Mexican legend and former flyweight champion Alexa Grasso enters as an underdog against French international Manon Fiorot. The 33-year-old is coming off a first-round KO victory in March and now has seven career finishes. Fiorot has lost just once since joining the UFC in 2021, which is why oddsmakers favor the Frenchwoman. Grasso will know about Fiorot’s seven career KOs, but her boxing makes this fight far more competitive than the odds suggest.
Brandon Moreno ($7,900)
Former flyweight champion Brandon Moreno takes on Joseph Morales in what most books currently have as a pick ’em. Moreno has gone just 2-4 over his last six fights and is clearly past his prime, but still has enough to be competitive in the co-main event. His 65% takedown defense suggests he can neutralize Morales’ clear game plan of seeking takedowns and submissions. Moreno has the edge on the feet and will need to keep the fight standing to edge this one out.
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Ignacio Bahamondes ($9,500)
We backed Bahamondes in our best props, and the potential for a first-round finish makes him an easy add to the DFS lineup given the points on offer. Salikhov has struggled against rangy fighters like Bahamondes, who can wear the veteran down with body shots before unleashing his finishing ability with kicks or strikes. At 42, Salikhov’s body is worn down after years of fighting — his last outing made that clear, when he was caught and knocked out by another lengthy fighter, Uroš Medić.
Jean Silva ($9,300)
Like Bahamondes, Silva earns a spot in both our best props and DFS lineup based on what he has consistently shown in the UFC. After being knocked out in last year’s Noche UFC main event, Silva will be motivated to make a statement. Delgado took this fight on short notice and faces one of the division’s most dangerous finishers off a short training camp. Silva tends to ease into fights, growing more composed and technical as the first round progresses. Delgado’s aggressive style may actually accelerate that process, potentially leaving the Mexican vulnerable to an early finish in Saturday’s main event.
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