Holland-Della Maddalena set for Noche UFC event in September

Welterweights Kevin Holland and Jack Della Maddalena are booked to square off at the Noche UFC event on Sept. 16 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, the promotion announced Friday.

The event, headlined by a women's flyweight title rematch between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko, is the first to celebrate Mexican Independence Day.

Holland, one of the most popular names in the division, is looking to pick up his third straight win in 2023. The No. 12-ranked welterweight is coming off a first-round submission of Michael Chiesa at UFC 291 in July. Before that, he knocked out Santiago Ponzinibbio in the third round in April.

Della Maddalena is one of the most promising up-and-comers at 170 pounds. However, he almost stumbled in his most recent bout, edging UFC newcomer Bassil Hafez by split decision last month on short notice. Della Maddalena, ranked No. 14, improved to 5-0 in the UFC with the victory. His first four wins were all first-round finishes (three knockouts and one submission).