Monster Energy Athletes Secure Wins at Noche UFC
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Monster Energy athletes Tommy McMillen, Brandon Moreno, and Alexa Grasso claimed impressive wins at the Noche UFC event in Glendale, Arizona, on Saturday night. The event, which celebrated Mexican Independence Day, featured a total of six bouts on the Main Card and seven Prelims matchups.
In the main card fight, 28-year-old Tommy McMillen from Great Falls, Montana, emerged victorious over Marwan Rahiki. McMillen, who has an undefeated record of 12-0, secured a unanimous decision victory in a three-round battle. The fight, which earned Fight of the Night honors, also netted McMillen a $100,000 bonus, bringing his total bonus haul to $300,000 in his rookie year. McMillen's performance was marked by a back-and-forth battle, with the fight turning in his favor in the third round. McMillen's relentless pace and a knockdown in the final round convinced the three judges to award him the win (29-28, 29-28, 29-27).
McMillen, known as "Tommy Gun," expressed his satisfaction with the victory. "I had the time of my life in there," he said. "I love digging deep. Those are the kinds of fights I want. I don't want to fight bums, easy fights. I like taking on killers with 100 percent finish rates and going in there and testing myself because the next time you see me, I'll be even better than the kid you saw tonight."
In the co-main event, 32-year-old Brandon Moreno from Tijuana, Mexico, defeated Joseph Morales via split decision in their flyweight division bout. Moreno, a former two-time UFC Flyweight Champion, returned to competition after a two-fight losing streak. The fight, which lasted three rounds, saw both fighters trading punches, with Moreno outscoring Morales in the third round. The judges gave Moreno all three rounds, resulting in a split decision (28-29, 30-27, 30-27) win.
Moreno's win brought him back into the winner's circle. "Back in the winner's circle!" Moreno exclaimed after the fight. "I came here looking to snap a two-fight losing skid and reassert myself as a top contender in the flyweight division. I'm happy with the result."
Rounding out the successful showing for the team, 33-year-old Alexa Grasso from Guadalajara, Mexico, defeated Manon Fiorot by unanimous decision in the women's flyweight division. Grasso, a former UFC champion, secured the unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) victory, marking her second consecutive win of 2026. Grasso's aggressive style and striking prowess earned her the win, despite Fiorot opening a cut on her brow in the second round.
Grasso expressed her satisfaction with the victory. "I'll get that belt back one day," she said, referring to the UFC Women's Flyweight Championship. "I came out with electrifying pressure and landed more strikes. I'm back in the title picture."
The Noche UFC event, which was broadcast live on Paramount+, featured a total of six bouts on the Main Card and seven Prelims matchups. The event honored Mexican fighters' contributions to combat sports and celebrated Mexican Independence Day. The event drew a live crowd of 16,928 spectators inside Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.
Monster Energy's elite UFC athletes, including McMillen, Moreno, and Grasso, continue to make waves in the sport. The company supports its athletes in their pursuit of excellence, with McMillen calling for a fourth fight later this year in Las Vegas, promising another $100,000 bonus performance.