Noche UFC 3 returns for the third year in a row as Dana White celebrates Mexican independence with an action-packed show in San Antonio, Texas.
With a show headlined by a massive Featherweight clash between Diego Lopes and Jean Silva, it is some of the more unknown fighters who are poised to impress at Noche UFC 3.
There are a number of debuting fighters who are ready to impress Dana White as they set foot into a UFC octagon for the first time.
These fighters include an 11-2 Ukrainian who came through The Ultimate Fighter and a record-breaking 19-year-old who could have a massive future in the promotion.
Daniil Donchenko can build on his The Ultimate Fighter performance to break out at Noche UFC 3
As we head into Noche UFC 3, one of the most impressive-looking fighters ready to break out on the big stage is the impressive Ukrainian, Daniil Donchenko.
The 11-2 Middleweight is competing in the final of The Ultimate Fighter Welterweight tournament, after the bout was moved back from UFC 319 due to injury.
He takes on an equally impressive Rodrigo Sezinando, although Donchenko is predicted to impress against his Brazilian opponent.
A win could help catapult Donchenko and mimic previous winners of the show, like Matt Serra and Charles Oliveira, to become world champions in the future.
He showed a lot of talent in The Ultimate Fighter, especially his knockdown recovery to knock out Matt Dixon to get to the final, and he could use that grit and determination to come out on top on his UFC debut.
Alice Pereira will aim to impress when she breaks records with her UFC debut
One woman who is already standing out in the lead up to Noche UFC 3 is Alice Pereira, the Brazilian who will make history once the buzzer sounds to kick off her fight.
On the prelims, Pereira will battle Montserrat Rendon in a Women’s Bantamweight bout, which will be the 19-year-old’s biggest test.
With four months still to go until “Golden Girl” turns 20, Pereira will become the youngest female fighter in UFC history, breaking Chan Mi Jeon’s record from 2019.
Rendon will be a tough opponent for Pereira, but the youngster has a 6-0 record with some impressive finishes in her early career and will hope to continue her streak in Texas on Saturday.
Santiago Luna can shock Quang Le to announce himself at Noche UFC 3
While current UFC star Quang Le will be the favorite going into his fight at Noche UFC 3, Santiago Luna has the chance to shock the world and make a name for himself at the event.
“Bang” is coming off the back of a win over Gaston Bolanos in May this year, but the two losses before that show he is vulnerable.
This is where Luna can get confidence, as he has managed some impressive knockouts in his career, which Le was finished by Xiao Long just before his clash with Bolanos.
The Mexican Luna is 6-0 already in his career and will be the underdog going into his debut in the UFC.
However, he can break out in the Bantamweight division with a big win on Saturday, announcing himself on the world stage at Noche UFC 3.