Jose Delgado steps in to fight Jean Silva at UFC Noche main event
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 8:15 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Jean Silva will face Jose Delgado in the main event of UFC Noche on September 12 in Glendale, Arizona. Jose Delgado takes the fight on short notice as Yair Rodriguez has pulled out for undisclosed reasons. Delgado (12-2) is coming off two wins this year and has faced some tough competition in the UFC. Silva (17-3) looks to build on his January victory over Arnold Allen and improve his record further.
- •Yair Rodriguez withdraws from UFC Noche due to undisclosed reasons.
- •Jose Delgado gets his first main event in his native Arizona.
- •Silva holds a 6-1 record in the UFC.
- •Delgado's recent wins include victories over Andre Fili and Austin Bashi.
- •Noche UFC takes place at Desert Diamond Arena.
- 8:21 PMYahoo Sports — Oh Lord! Yair Rodriguez bails on Noche UFC 4 main event, Jean Silva gets new opponent (Updated)
- 8:15 PMYahoo Sports — Jean Silva gets new opponent for Noche UFC main event with Yair Rodriguez out
- 8:15 PMMMA Fighting — Yair Rodriguez out of UFC Noche main event, Jean Silva gets new opponent
"Jean Silva will now fight Jose Delgado in the main event of Noche UFC after Yair Rodriguez pulled out of the Sept. 12 card due to undisclosed reasons; multiple people with knowledge of the situation confirmed the news to MMA Fighting. Noche UFC will take place at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona. Delgado (12-2) gets his first main event assignment in his native Arizona coming off a pair of wins over Andre Fili and Austin Bashi earlier this year, earning himself a spot on the new Meta UFC rankings. Delgado was victorious in four of his UFC appearances, losing only to Nathaniel Wood in 2025. Silva (17-3) will attempt to keep his momentum going after a decision victory over Arnold Allen in January, when he rebounded from a thrilling title eliminator loss to Diego Lopes. “Lord” currently holds a 6-1 UFC record with four bonuses cashed. Rodriguez (20-5, 1 no contest) hasn’t fought since April 2025, when he beat Patricio Pitbull via decision at UFC 314. That was also the first appearance in over a year for the former interim champion, putting an end to his two-fight losing skid against Alexander Volkanovski and Brian Ortega. Damon Martin contributed to this report.
"UPDATED: No. 14-ranked Jose Delgado has been tapped as Yair’s replacement
"Jean Silva has a new opponent on less than a month’s noticce
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 8:21 PMOh Lord! Yair Rodriguez bails on Noche UFC 4 main event, Jean Silva gets new opponent (Updated)
UPDATED: No. 14-ranked Jose Delgado has been tapped as Yair’s replacement
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 8:15 PMJean Silva gets new opponent for Noche UFC main event with Yair Rodriguez out
Jean Silva has a new opponent on less than a month’s noticce
- MMA FightingAug 19, 2026, 8:15 PMYair Rodriguez out of UFC Noche main event, Jean Silva gets new opponent
Jean Silva will now fight Jose Delgado in the main event of Noche UFC after Yair Rodriguez pulled out of the Sept. 12 card due to undisclosed reasons; multiple people with knowledge of the situation confirmed the news to MMA Fighting. Noche UFC will take place at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona. Delgado (12-2) gets his first main event assignment in his native Arizona coming off a pair of wins over Andre Fili and Austin Bashi earlier this year, earning himself a spot on the new Meta UFC rankings. Delgado was victorious in four of his UFC appearances, losing only to Nathaniel Wood in 2025. Silva (17-3) will attempt to keep his momentum going after a decision victory over Arnold Allen in January, when he rebounded from a thrilling title eliminator loss to Diego Lopes. “Lord” currently holds a 6-1 UFC record with four bonuses cashed. Rodriguez (20-5, 1 no contest) hasn’t fought since April 2025, when he beat Patricio Pitbull via decision at UFC 314. That was also the first appearance in over a year for the former interim champion, putting an end to his two-fight losing skid against Alexander Volkanovski and Brian Ortega. Damon Martin contributed to this report.
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