Jose Delgado loses submission fight to Jean Silva in main event debut
Sherdog • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 3:47 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Jose Delgado faced Jean Silva in a featherweight bout at Noche UFC 4 on September 12 in Glendale, Arizona. Despite being the underdog, Delgado had an impressive start, knocking down Silva in the first round. However, Silva gained control in the second round and secured a victory with a one-arm rear-naked choke in the third round. Delgado expressed gratitude for the experience, stating he enjoyed every moment of his first main event in the UFC.
- •Delgado and Silva fought at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale.
- •Delgado dropped Silva with a cross-hook combo early in the fight.
- •Silva secured the win with a submission in the third round.
- •Delgado thanked fans for their support during the event.
- •This was Delgado's first main event in the UFC.
- 3:47 AMSherdog — UFC underdog ‘loved every second’ of painful first main event loss
"Jose Delgado thoroughly enjoyed the experience of fighting Jean Silva, regardless of the outcome.
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