'Woof woof' dog barking provocation → "Born for this moment"... UFC Silva vs. De La Cruz 'BIGBANG'

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Ahead of the 'Noche UFC' commemorating Mexico's Independence Day, all participating fighters have successfully passed weight checks and are ready for the showdown. Noche UFC is UFC's signature special event celebrating Mexico's Independence Day, marking its fourth year this time.

At an official weigh-in held at a hotel in Glendale, Arizona, major fighters scheduled for 'Noche UFC: Silva vs. De La Cruz' all completed their weight checks. The event will kick off on the 13th (Korean time) at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale.

The main event featherweight (65.8kg) ranked No. 6, 'Road' Jean Silva (29·Brazil), and Jose Miguel De La Cruz (28·USA/Mexico) passed their weigh-ins without issue. Silva weighed in at 65.8kg, while De La Cruz came in at 66kg.

Silva took the stage dressed as a traditional Mexican 'Sugar Skull,' igniting the crowd with his signature dog barking sound. Amid intense psychological warfare, when Silva once again made a barking gesture, De La Cruz countered by gesturing that he couldn't hear him.

In an interview after the face-off, De La Cruz shouted, "I was born for this moment. Vamos Mexico." Silva retorted, "De La Cruz was not born in Mexico. I, who carry Mexico in my heart, truly represent Mexico." With both Silva (88%) and De La Cruz (83%) boasting finish rates well above 80%, a fiery striking battle is anticipated.

In the co-main event, former flyweight (56.7kg) champion Brandon Moreno (32·Mexico) and 'The Ultimate Fighter' Season 33 flyweight winner Joseph Morales (32·USA) both recorded 57kg and completed their weigh-ins.

The two fighters have followed strikingly similar paths. Both are 32 years old and of Mexican heritage. Moreno holds Mexican citizenship, while Morales is American but was born into a Mexican family. They also share the common experience of suffering two consecutive losses in the octagon, facing release, and then making a comeback through relentless effort. Moreno stated, "Seeing Morales' life now reminds me of my own past," adding, "After being released from UFC, I had to become stronger to reclaim my spot. I believe Morales is equally motivated right now," while maintaining his vigilance.

Moreno, Mexico's first UFC champion, is a hero among local and Hispanic combat sports fans. At the time, Morales' son was only four years old and grew up watching Moreno defend his title. Now, however, Morales' son cheers for the moment his father defeats Moreno. Morales declared confidently, "I want to face top-level fighters, break into the top 10, and challenge for the title," vowing, "I will prove that I deserve to stand at the pinnacle of the flyweight division."

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