Brandon Moreno scheduled to fight Joseph Morales at Noche UFC
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 1:27 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Brandon Moreno will face Joseph Morales at Noche UFC on September 12 in Glendale, Arizona. The announcement was made during UFC Fight Night 281. Moreno, a former flyweight champion, aims to end a two-fight losing streak. Morales seeks his first win of 2026 after a successful TUF 33 run and a recent submission victory. Other matchups for UFC Fight Night 288 include Edgar Chairez vs. Tim Elliott and Alexa Grasso vs. Manon Fiorot.
- •Moreno fights Morales at Noche UFC on September 12.
- •Moreno has lost his last two fights.
- •Morales is currently on a five-fight winning streak.
- •Noche UFC celebrates Mexican Independence.
- •Other matches confirmed for UFC Fight Night 288.
- 1:27 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-UFC champ Brandon Moreno booked for Noche UFC, other fights official
"Ex-UFC champion Brandon Moreno is set to fight TUF 33 winner Joseph Morales at this year's Noche UFC in the first flew of additions.
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