Jose Delgado steps into main event against Jean Silva after Yair Rodriguez withdraws
Jose Delgado will replace Yair Rodriguez to face Jean Silva in the UFC Noche main event after Rodriguez pulled out for undisclosed reasons.
UFC Noche, scheduled for September 12 at Glendale's Desert Diamond Arena, will now feature Jose Delgado versus Jean Silva as the headline fight after Yair Rodriguez withdrew for undisclosed reasons. Delgado, holding a 12-2 record, is making his inaugural main-event appearance in Arizona after beating Andre Fili and Austin Bashi earlier this year, which secured him a spot on the new Meta UFC rankings. Silva, with a 17-3 record and a recent decision victory over Arnold Allen, is looking to extend his recent success following a title-eliminator loss to Diego Lopes.
Rodriguez, a former interim champion with a 20-5 record, last fought in April 2025, defeating Patricio Pitbull at UFC 314 and ending a two-fight losing streak. The card adjustment w. Damon Martin contributed to the report.
Why it matters
The change reshapes the UFC Noche headline, affecting fans' expectations and the fighters' career trajectories.
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