Jean Silva anticipates fight change before Noche UFC 4
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Jean Silva is set to headline Noche UFC 4 next month against Yair Rodriguez in Glendale. However, Silva predicts that Movsar Evloev may withdraw from his anticipated title fight against Alexander Volkanovski, which remains unconfirmed. Silva is focused on his upcoming bout with Rodriguez but holds out hope for a shot at the title if Evloev steps aside. A win against Rodriguez would likely position Silva for a title opportunity later this year.
- •Silva fights Rodriguez at Noche UFC 4 on September 4.
- •Evloev is expected to challenge Volkanovski for the title.
- •Silva suggests Evloev may withdraw, opening a title opportunity for him.
- •Silva holds a professional record of 17-3.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Jean Silva expects to be pulled from Noche UFC 4, fight Alex Volkanovski for featherweight title
"UFC featherweight contender Jean Silva has been tapped to headline Noche UFC 4 next month in Glendale, where he’ll collide with former interim 145-pound titleholder Yair Rodriguez. But “Lord” thinks Movsar Evloev will get cold feet and withdraw from his Alexander Volkanovski title fight, which has yet to be announced. “There’s a big risk he’ll […]
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