Yair Rodriguez Pulls Out of Noche UFC Main Event as New Opponent ...
The UFC is searching for a replacement and wants to keep Jean Silva on the card after Yair Rodríguez withdrew for undisclosed reasons.
- Yair Rodriguez has withdrawn from his scheduled fight against Jean Silva at Noche UFC 4 for undisclosed reasons. The event is set for September 12 at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.
- The 33-year-old fighter has not competed in 2026 and aimed to restart his championship campaign against the surging Brazilian contender. Rodriguez last fought in April 2025, defeating Patricio Pitbull to break a two-fight losing streak.
- Silva, who headlined Noche UFC last year against Diego Lopes, faces an uncertain status as the UFC searches for an opponent. The organization has expressed a desire to keep the Brazilian fan favorite on the card.
- With the main event cancelled, the UFC is currently seeking a replacement for the September 12 card. It remains unclear whether the organization will elevate another bout to headline the event in Glendale.
- Noche UFC 4 celebrates Mexican independence, marking the first time Rodriguez was booked to compete on the card. Rodriguez's return timeline remains uncertain, as he has not fought twice in a calendar year since 2023.
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Noche UFC Takes Massive Blow After Withdrawal Headliner
The UFC is in need of a new main event for Noche UFC on September 12 in Glendale, Arizona. Yair Rodríguez is out of his fight with Jean Silva for undisclosed reasons. The UFC wants to keep Silva on the card.It is unknown at the moment whether Silva will remain as the headliner on the […] The post Noche UFC Takes Massive Blow After Withdrawal Headliner appeared first on HEAVY.
Yair Rodriguez Pulls Out of Noche UFC Main Event Due to Injury
TLDR Yair Rodriguez withdrew from the Noche UFC 4 main event due to an undisclosed injury Jose Delgado will replace Rodriguez and face Jean Silva in a five-round fight on Sept. 12 Rodriguez said it wasn’t responsible to compete injured and is focused on full recovery Delgado is ranked No. 14 and will compete in his first UFC main event The event takes place at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona Sources: yardbarker.com | bjpenn.com Rodrig…
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