Rodrigo Vera faces Ramiro Jimenez at Noche UFC in September
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 1:46 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Rodrigo Vera will fight Ramiro Jimenez at the Noche UFC event on September 12 in Glendale, Arizona. Vera, with a professional record of 22-1-1 and one fight in the UFC, impressed in his debut, winning by first-round stoppage. Jimenez, unbeaten at 11-0, is set to make his UFC debut after earning a contract through Dana White's Contender Series last year. This matchup adds excitement to the annual event honoring Mexican Independence.
- •Noche UFC is on September 12 at Desert Diamond Arena.
- •Vera debuted in UFC with a first-round stoppage in May.
- •Jimenez won his UFC contract after a first-round stoppage.
- •Both fighters are considered promising prospects in MMA.
- 1:46 AMYahoo Sports — Rodrigo Vera vs. Ramiro Jimenez added to Noche UFC
"A featherweight bout pitting prospects Rodrigo Vera and Ramiro Jimenez has been added to Noche UFC.
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