Yair Rodriguez set to face Jean Silva at Noche UFC 4

Yair Rodriguez will make his return to the Octagon against Jean Silva in the main event of Noche UFC 4 on September 12 in Glendale, Arizona. Rodriguez, the former interim featherweight champion, last competed in April 2025, defeating Patricio “Pitbull” Freire. Silva comes off a decision win over Arnold Allen in January and has earned a reputation as a top finisher in the division. This event marks Rodriguez’s debut in the Noche UFC series, while Silva previously headlined Noche UFC 3, where he lost to Diego Lopes. The card will also feature matchups with former champions Alexa Grasso and Brandon Moreno.

• 5:45 AMYahoo Sports — Yair Rodriguez returns against Jean Silva in Noche UFC 4 main event