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

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.