Jean Silva to Face Yair Rodriguez at UFC Noche on Sept. 12 in Arizona

Brazilian featherweight Jean Silva (ranked #6) will meet Mexico's Yair Rodriguez (ranked #5) in the main event of UFC Noche on September 12. The five‑round bout is set for the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, United States.

Silva comes into the fight after a unanimous‑decision win over Arnold Allen at UFC 324 in January, while Rodriguez is returning after a 17‑month layoff, his last appearance being a decision victory over Patricio Freire at UFC 314 in April 2025. Both fighters are positioned near the top of the featherweight division, and the winner could move into contention for a title eliminator.

The matchup follows Silva’s rapid rise since earning a UFC contract on Dana White’s Contender Series in 2023 and Rodriguez’s previous run as interim featherweight champion.