Dana White prepares heartfelt Charlie Kirk tribute at Noche UFC main event

Noche UFC on Saturday, September 13, 2025, will honor Charlie Kirk. The location of the event is Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. The tribute is set for around 6 PM ET, before the big match.

On September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University, Kirk was shot and murdered. At 31, he was. Close to him was Dana White, president of UFC. His passing has left many combatants and supporters grieving.

Charlie Kirk remembered at Noche UFC tribute

The UFC will give a special tribute to Charlie Kirk at Noche UFC. The arena will be full, and fans are waiting to see how the promotion honors him. The exact plan is still not known. It may be a moment of silence, a video, or words from the stage.

Charlie Kirk had strong ties with UFC. He invited Dana White to his podcast in 2023. He once called White the “best president of any sports league.”Fighters have also spoken about him. Henry Cejudo, Jorge Masvidal, Gilbert Burns, and Aljamain Sterling shared kind words. UFC commentator Joe Rogan reacted in real time while recording a podcast with Charlie Sheen.

Sports world reacts after Charlie Kirk assassination

The reaction has gone beyond Noche UFC. The New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs honored him this week.

These teams were his favorites. The NFL also remembered him before the Green Bay Packers vs. Washington Commanders game on Thursday night. Many college football teams have done the same at their games.Also Read: What Time Is The Canelo Vs Crawford Fight? Date, Streaming Details And Start Time TonightTurning Point USA, the group Kirk started, announced a memorial. It is called “Building A Legacy: Remembering Charlie Kirk.” It will be held on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. His wife, Erika Kirk, and their two children will attend.Dana White is expected to speak about Kirk at Noche UFC. Fans will join together in San Antonio to remember him. It will be one of the most emotional moments in UFC history.