Jean Silva to Face Yair Rodriguez in Noche UFC Main Event

Jean Silva will compete against Yair Rodriguez in the main event of Noche UFC on September 12 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, as reported by ESPN Brasil.

Silva is coming off a decision victory over Arnold Allen at UFC 324 in January, marking his first win since a knockout loss to Diego Lopes. With a record of 6-1 in the UFC, the 29-year-old Brazilian aims to position himself for a potential title shot with a win against the former interim champion.

Rodriguez has not fought since his decision win over Patricio Pitbull at UFC 314 in April 2025. The 33-year-old Mexican fighter is in a strong position within the division, and a victory over Silva could reignite discussions for a rematch with featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. Noche UFC will be available on Paramount Plus, and the event's start time has been adjusted to prevent overlap with the boxing match between Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn scheduled for the same evening.