Yair Rodriguez returns against Jean Silva in Noche UFC 4 main event

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Yair Rodriguez is set to make his Octagon return against one of the featherweight division’s most dangerous finishers.

The former Ultimate Fighting Championship interim featherweight champion will headline Noche UFC 4 opposite Jean Silva on Sept. 12 in Glendale, Arizona.

Yair Rodriguez and Jean Silva headline UFC Noche 4 featherweight matchup in Glendale​

Rodriguez (20-5) will compete for the first time since defeating former Bellator champion Patricio “Pitbull” Freire by unanimous decision in April 2025.

Meanwhile, Silva (17-3) has established himself as one of the division’s most exciting contenders. He’s coming off a decision victory over Arnold Allen in January. The Brazilian has finished the likes of Bryce Mitchell, Drew Dober and Charles Jourdain since winning a contract on Dana White’s Contender Series.

Silva previously headlined the third edition of Noche UFC in 2025, losing to Diego Lopes. Rodriguez, meanwhile, has never competed at a Noche UFC event.

The fourth edition of Noche UFC will also feature former champions Alexa Grasso and Brandon Moreno, returning against Manon Fiorot and Joseph Morales, respectively.

¡Vamos! @PanteraUFC & @JeanSilvaMMA96 will duel in the desert at #NocheUFC!

[ LIVE SEPT 12 on @ParamountPlus ] pic.twitter.com/VUCr9FFa6B— UFC (@ufc) August 4, 2026

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