2 new fights added to Noche UFC, including Dan Ige’s bantamweight debut

MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 12: Dan Ige of the United States reacts after defeating Sean Woodson of the United States during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center on April 12, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images) | Getty Images A pair of new matchups have been revealed for the UFC’s annual Noc

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A pair of new matchups have been revealed for the UFC’s annual Noche UFC event.

The promotion announced on Saturday two new bouts for the Sept. 12 event in Glendale, Ariz. Perennial featherweight contender Dan Ige is officially moving down to the bantamweight division for the first time to face rising star David Martinez at the event.

In his 22nd octagon appearance, Ige is hoping for a fresh coat of paint in a newer division. “100K” has lost two straight, including his first ever stoppage loss to Melquizael

Costa at UFC Houston in February in his most recent bout. He’ll face Martinez, who is 3-0 in the UFC, including wins over ranked fighters Marlon Vera and Rob Font.

Additionally, a welterweight matchup between Ignacio Bahamondes and Muslim Salikov has been added to the slate. Bahamondes looks to snap a two-fight skid, while Salikov looks to bounce back from a 63 second knockout loss to Uros Medic in November.

As of now, a main event has not been announced for the card.