Yair Rodriguez set to face Jean Silva at Noche UFC 4
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 5:45 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
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.
- •Rodriguez holds a record of 20-5 and seeks to return to form.
- •Silva boasts a record of 17-3 with notable finishes.
- •Noche UFC 4 takes place on September 12 in Glendale, Arizona.
- •Rodriguez's last fight was a unanimous decision victory in 2025.
- •Additional bouts include Alexa Grasso against Manon Fiorot.
- 5:45 AMYahoo Sports — Yair Rodriguez returns against Jean Silva in Noche UFC 4 main event
"Yair Rodriguez is set to make his Octagon return against one of the featherweight division’s most dangerous finishers.
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