Kelvin Gastelum set to face Yousri Belgaroui at Noche UFC on September 12
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 4:19 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Kelvin Gastelum will return to the octagon for the second Noche UFC event on September 12 at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona. Gastelum, a veteran of the sport, previously fought at Noche UFC in 2025, winning a unanimous decision against Dustin Stoltzfus. He faces Yousri Belgaroui, a kickboxer transitioning to MMA, who has shown significant growth in his recent fights. This matchup marks a critical step up for Belgaroui as he aims to make his mark in the middleweight division.
- •Gastelum won his last Noche UFC fight against Dustin Stoltzfus.
- •Belgaroui transitioned from kickboxing to MMA in 2021.
- •The fight is scheduled for three five-minute rounds.
- •The Noche UFC event will feature other notable matches.
- •The event takes place in Glendale, Arizona.
- 4:19 AMYahoo Sports — Kelvin Gastelum Returns for Second Noche UFC Fight
"Last year, Kelvin Gastelum fought during Noche UFC and won a unanimous decision against Dustin Stoltzfus. Also, this year, the former TUF winner will fight on the Noche card. He takes on Dutch sensation Yousri Belgaroui in the middleweight division.The UFC announced the fight during the UFC Oklahoma City broadcast. The event takes place on […] The post Kelvin Gastelum Returns for Second Noche UFC Fight appeared first on HEAVY.
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