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Kevin Vallejos eyes featherweight title shot after UFC main event change

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 3:57 AM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Kevin Vallejos eyes featherweight title shot after UFC main event change
Summary

Kevin Vallejos sees a potential path to a featherweight title shot in the UFC due to a recent main event shakeup for Noche UFC 4. Originally slated to face Yair Rodriguez, Jean Silva will now meet Jose Delgado on September 12 in Glendale, Arizona. With Rodriguez's withdrawal, Vallejos believes that securing one more victory could earn him a title opportunity. Silva’s bout against Delgado, who remains undefeated in the UFC, may not hold the stakes of a matchup against a top contender like Rodriguez. Vallejos has expressed a desire to avenge his only career loss to Silva and is looking to extend his winning streak, which includes notable finishes over Giga Chikadze and Josh Emmett.

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  • •Vallejos claims he needs one more win for a title shot.
  • •Silva replaces Rodriguez to face Delgado at Noche UFC 4.
  • •Rodriguez pulled out for undisclosed reasons.
  • •Vallejos aims to avenge his loss to Silva.
  • •Silva and Delgado's matchup lacks title eliminator stakes.
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  • 3:57 AMYahoo Sports — Kevin Vallejos sees UFC title shot opening up with Noche UFC shakeup
What they're saying
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Kevin Vallejos claims he’s one win away from entering the featherweight title mix in the Ultimate Fighting Championship after the recent change to Noche UFC 4’s main event.

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