Remember UFC London 2025? That night marked Leon Edwards’ second major setback, as he fell to Sean Brady at what turned out to be the UFC’s most lucrative gate ever, raking in $4 million. This came just months after losing his hard-earned welterweight title to Belal Muhammad at UFC 304 in front of a roaring Manchester crowd. ‘Rocky’ may be going through a rough patch, but Dana White clearly isn’t done with him yet.
UFC 320 in Guadalajara, Mexico, marks the promotion’s third annual Noche UFC event. Set for September 16, it lines up perfectly with Mexican Independence Day, promising fans a combat sports spectacle to remember. Rumors are already heating up about a featherweight title rematch, with Alexander Volkanovski possibly putting his belt on the line against Mexico’s own Yair Rodriguez, after their first clash at UFC 290 ended in the champ’s favor.
Now, there’s another rumor doing the rounds that former welterweight champ Leon Edwards could be matched up against Ecuadorian rising star Michael Morales at UFC 320 this September. The buzz started when popular MMA page Full Violence posted, “Leon Edwards vs. Michael Morales is in the works for UFC 320 in Guadalajara. UFC has approached both with the fight. Huge for Morales if it comes to fruition.”
This could be a life-changing opportunity for the Ecuadorian standout, as he’d get the chance to face former welterweight king Leon Edwards—the man who famously ended Kamaru Usman’s reign. But make no mistake, the stakes are just as high for ‘Rocky.’ After back-to-back losses, another slip could send him further down the rankings, making a return to title contention an even steeper climb.
Once again, the UFC head honcho is setting up a “pick your prize” scenario—pitting a seasoned veteran against a hungry up-and-comer with everything to gain. But that’s not the only matchup fans are buzzing about. There are plenty of other fighters who could be making waves on the UFC 320 card. So, let’s dive in and see who else might be stepping into the Octagon in Guadalajara.
Possible fights for UFC 320 Mexican Independence Day Card
With so many rumors already swirling around UFC 320, the anticipation is real. If the Alexander Volkanovski vs. Yair Rodriguez rematch goes down, it’s a guaranteed headliner. Add in Leon Edwards vs. Michael Morales as a potential co-main, and you’ve got two bangers right there. But to truly deliver a stacked night in Guadalajara, the rest of the card needs some serious firepower to keep the crowd on their feet all night long.
First up, former women’s flyweight champ Alexa Grasso could be making a quick turnaround this September after her recent outing against Natalia Silva at UFC 315. Though she came up short, a return in front of the passionate Mexican crowd would be huge—and let’s be honest, her presence alone would light up the main card. As for her opponent? A clash with Jasmine Jasudavicius sounds perfect. She picked up a big win over Jessica Andrade on the same card in Canada, and matching these two up would be a barnburner for the division.
It’s pretty much a given that Raul Rosas Jr. will be on the UFC 320 card—unless something major changes last minute. The young Mexican prospect is a fan favorite, and fighting on home soil would be a huge moment for him. A matchup against Montel Jackson makes a lot of sense here. It’s a solid step up in competition and could give Rosas Jr. the perfect shot to break into the rankings with a statement win.
Also, who knows? We might even see Brian Ortega make his return after that tough loss to Diego Lopes in 2024. A matchup against Arnold Allen would be a banger, no doubt about it. If the UFC pulls it all together, UFC 320 could easily go down as one of the best cards of the year. That being said, what about you—what fights would you love to see on the UFC Mexico card?
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