Yair Rodríguez withdraws from Noche UFC due to injury

Yair Rodríguez has withdrawn from his scheduled fight against Jean Silva at Noche UFC on September 12 due to an injury sustained during training. Rodríguez announced the news via social media, stating that he attempted to continue his preparation but determined it would be irresponsible to compete under his current physical condition.

Following Rodríguez's withdrawal, Jose Delgado has been named as the replacement to face Silva in the featherweight bout. The event is set to take place at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.

Betting markets currently favor Jean Silva significantly over Delgado. Silva enters the matchup with a 6-1 record in the UFC, while Delgado holds a 4-1 record. The change in the lineup marks a significant shift for the Noche UFC card, which traditionally honors Mexican heritage and featured Rodríguez as a local headlining star.