This Saturday, Noche UFC is back! This year’s edition of Noche UFC takes place in Glendale, Arizona, and is headlined by No. 6 Jean Silva vs. Jose Miguel Delgado. Eight Mexican fighters are featured on this card as the event celebrates Mexican Independence Day.
Check out my best bets and full breakdown below ahead of this week’s Noche UFC event.
Best Bets for Noche UFC: Silva vs. Delgado
- Jean Silva to Win in Rounds 1-2 (+125): With Jean Silva’s one-punch knockout power and edge in UFC experience, he has all of the tools to overwhelm Jose Miguel Delgado in this contest.
- Tommy McMillen to Win by KO/TKO/DQ or Submission (+165): Even though Marwan Rahiki is Tommy McMillen’s toughest opponent to date, McMillen has the edge due to his pace, power, and toughness.
- Tommy Gantt to Win in Rounds 1-2 (-115): Tommy Gantt has 10 finishes in Rounds 1-2, and that trend should continue against Drakkar Klose, who is coming off a year-plus layoff.
Noche UFC: Silva vs. Delgado Best Bets Breakdown
Jean Silva to Win in Rounds 1-2 (+125)
Jean Silva was originally slated to face Yair Rodriguez at this event, but he pulled out due to injury. Now Silva takes on Jose Miguel Delgado, who has won two straight fights. Since joining the UFC, Silva has gone 5-1 in the promotion with five finishes. Silva is coming off a decision win over Arnold Allen, his first win on the judges’ scorecards since 2023 and second overall.
In this fight, Delgado has a four-inch edge in height (5’11” vs. 5’7″) and standing reach (73″ vs. 69″). Although Delgado averages more significant strikes per minute (6.07 vs. 4.82) at a higher rate (53% vs. 51%), Silva’s power sets him apart, as it is a massive difference-maker.
Even though Silva has a ton of early finishes, he isn’t wild. Instead, he stays calm and picks apart opponents at the right time. Silva has gained a ton of valuable UFC experience recently, which should give him an advantage in this bout. Silva has 15 career finishes, with 14 of them coming in the first two rounds. With that in mind, I’m taking Silva to win in Rounds 1-2 at +125.
Tommy McMillen to Win by KO/TKO/DQ or Submission (+165)
One of the fastest-rising prospects in the UFC, Tommy McMillen is making his return against Marwan Rahiki, who is undefeated with a 100 percent finish rate. Together, they have a 20-0 record with 19 finishes, which is very impressive. McMillen and Rahiki have each started their UFC career 2-0 with two knockouts. Rahiki last beat Ollie Schmid in the first round, while McMillen scored a third-round knockout over Alberto Montes.
Before McMillen fought on DWCS, he had four straight submissions. But recently, even though he is skilled on the ground, McMillen has spent more time striking with opponents. At 6’0″, McMillen is big for the Featherweight division and once again has the advantage on paper against Rahiki. Although Rahiki averages 7.75 significant strikes per minute, McMillen is landing 13.54 significant strikes per minute (including their fights on DWCS).
On DraftKings Sportsbook, McMillen is a -142 favorite with Rahiki being a +120 underdog. But since 10 of McMillen’s 11 MMA victories have come by finish, I’m taking him at +165 to win by KO/TKO/DQ or submission. Although Rahiki is also a good striker, McMillen likely has the power advantage and will present a difficult challenge for Rahiki, who is the smaller fighter.
Tommy Gantt to Win in Rounds 1-2 (-115)
After earning a UFC contract on Dana White’s Contender Series, Tommy Gantt won his official debut for the promotion against Artur Minev by second-round knockout. Although Gantt is a former All-American collegiate wrestler, he has also shown elite knockout power, producing seven in his MMA career. Gantt trains at The Academy Fight Club in Gilroy, California, which former UFC Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight Champion Daniel Cormier leads.
Now Gantt faces his most experienced opponent, Drakkar Klose, who is 16-3-1 and has won five of his previous six contests in the UFC. Klose is coming off a win against Edson Barboza at UFC 319 in August 2025. Gantt is two inches taller (5’11” vs. 5’9″) and has a six-inch reach advantage (76″ vs. 70″).
Gantt is an extremely well-rounded and versatile fighter, which causes a ton of problems for opponents. In this fight, Gantt should use his size advantage and athleticism to frustrate Klose. Because of Gantt’s aggressiveness and high output early in fights, my favorite play is to take him to win in Rounds 1-2 at -115. Gantt has won 10 of 12 fights in the first two rounds, and his previous four contests have ended in the first or second round.
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