Jean Silva secures victory at Noche UFC main event
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 8:20 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Jean Silva defeated Jose Delgado with a third-round submission in the Noche UFC main event at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, on September 13. Silva, who previously suffered a loss to Diego Lopes, faced an early threat when Delgado dropped him in the first round but rebounded to secure the victory. Aljamain Sterling has expressed interest in a title eliminator against Silva, positioning him for a potential title shot. The outcome of the upcoming UFC 333 featherweight title fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Movsar Evloev on October 24 could further influence Silva's path forward.
- •Silva submits Delgado in the third round.
- •Event held at Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, Arizona.
- •Silva's record improves to 18-3, 7-1 in UFC.
- •Aljamain Sterling calls for a title eliminator match.
- •Next title fight between Volkanovski and Evloev scheduled for October 24.
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