UFC hosts Noche event in Glendale as Ryan Garcia faces Conor Benn

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It’s a combat sports doubleheader this weekend as TKO brings both Noche UFC and Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn to the fans, in honor of Mexican Independence Day. One of the marquee weekends on the combat sports calendar every year, this year the UFC heads to Glendale for its annual Noche card, headlined by Jean Silva taking on Jose Miguel Delgado in a pivotal featherweight contest, and also featuring Brandon Moreno looking to get back on track against Joseph Morales in the co-main event. Then, after the cage fights are done, we shift to the squared circle where Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn duke it out for the WBC welterweight title. Before the fists start flying this weekend, join MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew and Alexander K. Lee as they break down all the combat sports action on Saturday, answer your questions, and more. Catch the Noche UFC preview show video above. An audio-only version of the show can be found below and on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you find your favorite podcasts. View Link

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Between Zuffa's Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn fight and Noche UFC, MMA and boxing became a TKO-supplied package deal Saturday. Given how well the two played together, here’s guessing this won’t be the last time we see it.