Noche UFC continues to fill: Jesus Aguilar vs. Luis Gurule added
Flyweight Jesus Aguilar will join his countrymen on the Sept. 13 event at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, as he battles Luis Gurule in a three-round bout.
Two people with knowledge of the booking recently informed MMA Junkie of the matchup but asked to remain anonymous as the promotion has yet to make an official announcement.
Aguilar (11-3 MMA, 3-2 UFC) had a three-fight winning streak snapped in February when he lost a unanimous decision to Rafael Estevam.
Gurule (10-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) was signed off a Dana White's Contender Series victory in 2024 and then debuted vs. Ode Osbourne in April. He lost by second-round TKO.
The full Noche UFC lineup now includes:
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