Jose Delgado has been selected as a replacement competitor for the headlining featherweight matchup at Noche UFC scheduled for Sept. 12. Delgado steps in after Yair Rodriguez withdrew due to injury, setting up a contest against Jean Silva, who currently ranks No. 6 in the UFC’s media standings.
Delgado enters the bout with a 12-2 overall record and has demonstrated recent success within the promotion. The fighter secured victories over Andre Fili and Austin Bashi during the current calendar year, extending his UFC record to 4-1 since joining the organization. Delgado earned his UFC contract through a knockout performance against Ernie Juarez on “Dana White’s Contender Series” in 2024. His sole UFC defeat came by decision to Nathaniel Wood in October 2025, a contest in which Delgado missed the weight limit.
Silva brings significant momentum to the main event after a recent comeback performance. Following his first UFC loss in 2025, when he was knocked out via spinning backfist by Diego Lopes in a Fight Night headliner, Silva rebounded with a hard-fought decision victory over Arnold Allen at UFC 324, marking the opening event of the “Paramount Era.” Prior to the Lopes setback, Silva had compiled an impressive five-fight winning streak, including four victories by knockout, before recording a submission win over Bryce Mitchell.
The event card includes additional competitive matchups beyond the main event. Heavyweight action will feature Waldo Cortes-Acosta versus Curtis Blaydes, while Manon Fiorot is scheduled to face former women’s flyweight champion Alexa Grasso.
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