Yair Rodriguez vs. Jean Silva to Headline Noche UFC on September 12

Noche UFC is set to feature a significant featherweight bout between Yair Rodriguez and Jean Silva as the main event on September 12 in Glendale, Arizona.

Rodriguez, currently ranked No. 5 in the UFC featherweight division, aims to maintain his top-five status following a challenging period. He won the interim featherweight championship in 2023 but lost to Alexander Volkanovski for the undisputed title later that year. After a subsequent defeat to Brian Ortega in 2024, Rodriguez secured a victory over Patricio Pitbull in 2025.

Silva, ranked No. 6, has made a name for himself with five consecutive wins in the UFC, including four knockouts and a submission victory over Bryce Mitchell. However, he faced his first UFC loss in 2025 against Diego Lopes. Silva bounced back with a decision win against Arnold Allen at UFC 324. The fight card will also feature matchups like Waldo-Cortes Acosta vs. Curtis Blaydes and Manon Fiorot vs. Alexa Grasso, coinciding with the Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn boxing match in Las Vegas.