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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 8
Noche UFC preview: Start time, full card featuring Jean Silva, Brandon Moreno and more
MMA’s leading promotion will once again celebrate Mexican Independence Day on September 12. Following a successful card in Paris, the latest Noche UFC event takes place this Saturday.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 4
Noche UFC takes another hit as visa issue cancels undercard fight after Yair Rodriguez’s withdrawal
Noche UFC is down to 12 fights after an undercard bout fell through on Thursday. The UFC’s fourth yearly celebration of Mexican Independence Day was supposed to be headlined by Jean Silva vs.
MMA News / Anubis Sports / August 29
Yair Rodriguez’s UFC Legacy Is Being Tarnished By Inactivity
He is one of the most exciting fighters, known for highlight-reel finishes with creative and unpredictable striking that led to an interim championship.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 20
Jean Silva reacts to Yair Rodriguez withdrawing from Noche UFC having already raised this concern
Jean Silva spoke about Yair Rodriguez potentially withdrawing from their fight before it was even announced. On August 19, reports stated that Rodriguez will no longer be facing Silva on September 12 in what was scheduled to be a big matchup for the featherweight division.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / August 20
Yair Rodriguez releases statement, explains Noche UFC withdrawal
News broke on Wednesday that featherweight contender Yair Rodriguez was out of the Noche UFC 4 main event against Jean Silva on Sept. 12. The reason why was unknown until now.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / August 20
Yair Rodriguez Breaks Silence After Being Forced Out of Jean Silva Fight at UFC Noche
Yair Rodriguez’s long-awaited return to the Octagon just got hit with a nasty speed bump. ‘El Pantera’ was all set to face Jean Silva in the UFC Noche main event on September 12 in Glendale, Arizona, as his first bout in 2026.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 20
Yair Rodriguez issues statement confirming why he withdrew from Noche UFC fight with Jean Silva
Yair Rodriguez has spoken out for the first time since withdrawing from Noche UFC. The Mexican featherweight was supposed to face Jean Silva in the main event of a card celebrating his country’s Independence Day on September 12.
MMA News / Athlon Sports / August 19
Yair Rodriguez Out of Noche UFC, Delgado In vs. Jean Silva
What a bummer. Yair Rodriguez is out of his main event fight at Noche UFC with Jean Silva. With all due respect to Jose Delgado, the man who will step in to replace Rodriguez, it is a shame that he won’t get an opportunity to represent his Mexican fans on a card created to honor his heritage.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 5
Rodriguez Returns Against Silva In Noche UFC Main Event
Yair Rodriguez will headline Noche UFC 4 against Jean Silva on Sept. 12 in Glendale, Arizona, as MMA Fighting first reported Tuesday. The featherweight bout marks Rodriguez's return after more than a year away from the cage.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 4
Rodriguez Headlines Noche UFC After 17-Month Layoff
Former interim UFC featherweight champion Yair Rodriguez will headline Noche UFC on September 12 in Glendale, Arizona, after a 17-month absence from the Octagon.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 2
Silva Vs. Rodriguez Set For Noche UFC Headliner
Jean Silva will face Yair Rodriguez in the Noche UFC headliner on Sept. 12 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, according to a report from ESPN Brasil first shared by MMA Mania.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 1
Yair Rodriguez set to end 18-month layoff by headlining Noche UFC
Yair Rodriguez is booked to make his eagerly anticipated return to the Octagon on September 12. The long-time featherweight contender hasn’t fought since picking up a unanimous decision win over Patricio ‘Pitbull’ Freire at UFC 314 in April 2025.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 1
Diego Lopes eyes lightweight move, open to Yair Rodriguez fight
Diego Lopes is considering a move to lightweight after losing twice to featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski, though one potential matchup could keep him at 145 pounds.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 29
Yair Rodriguez moving to lightweight, teammate Belal Muhammad says
Former UFC interim featherweight champion Yair Rodriguez is moving up to lightweight, according to his teammate Belal Muhammad. Muhammad, who trains alongside Rodriguez at Valle Flow Striking in Bensenville, Illinois, made the claim on social media after suggesting a matchup between the Mexican fighter and Rafael Fiziev.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / June 28
Belal Muhammad Confirms Major Move for Teammate Yair Rodriguez After 14-Month Layoff
Yair Rodriguez has officially stopped trying to squeeze his frame down to 145 lbs. His teammate and former UFC welterweight champion, Belal Muhammad, broke the news on X, saying that ‘El Pantera’ is turning his focus to the lightweight division.
MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / October 22
Ex-UFC champion faces significant layoff following hand surgery
Top-ranked UFC featherweight contender Yair Rodriguez will be sidelined for an extended period after undergoing hand surgery. The UFC’s former interim
MMA News / Athlon Sports / June 10, 2025
Yair Rodriguez and Diego Lopes Reignite UFC Feud: 'I’d Rather Fight Him In the Street!'
The UFC featherweight division remains one of the most thrilling weight classes in MMA. The roster delivers high-stakes drama, whether it's title chases, grudge matches, or unexpected upsets.
MMA News / Empire Sports Media / April 15, 2025
After bouncing back at UFC 314, what’s next for Yair Rodriguez
On the main card of UFC 314, we saw the promotional debut of a former world champion. Patricio Pitbull (36-8) made his highly anticipated octagon debut as he took on former interim featherweight champion Yair Rodriguez (20-5).
MMA News / Empire Sports Media / April 12, 2025
UFC 314 Results: Yair Rodriguez dominates and spoils the debut of Patricio Pitbull
Tonight on the main card of UFC 314, we saw the promotional debut of a former world champion. Patricio Pitbull (36-7) made his highly anticipated octagon debut as he took on former interim featherweight champion Yair Rodriguez (19-5).
MMA News / Athlon Sports / April 10, 2025
Diego Lopes and Yair Rodriguez Separated by Security as Tensions Erupt During UFC 314 Press Conference
The UFC 314 press conference in Miami was a spectacle of drama, with matchups between opponents who genuinely have disdain for each other. While the event featured intense back-and-forths and staredowns between matchups like Michael Chandler vs.
MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / April 10, 2025
Yair Rodriguez vs. Patricio Pitbull prediction, odds, pick for UFC 314
UFC 314: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes continues on the main card with a fight between Yair Rodriguez and Patricio Pitbull in the featherweight division.
MMA News / Empire Sports Media / February 19, 2025
Patricio Pitbull has signed and will debut at UFC 314 against Yair Rodriguez
Arguably the greatest fighter in the history of Bellator is officially UFC bound. Dana White announced tonight that Patricio Pitbull (36-7) has officially signed with the promotion and he’ll be making his debut in April.
MMA News / Yardbarker / July 3, 2023
Jon Anik: Don’t count out Yair Rodriguez against champ Volkanovski
Despite what the Vegas oddsmakers say, UFC play-by-play commentator Jon Anik is warning everyone not to count out Yair Rodriguez in his UFC 290 bout with Alexander Volkanovski for the undisputed UFC featherweight championship on July 8.
MMA News / Yardbarker / April 6, 2023
Alexander Volkanovski vs. Yair Rodríguez title fight in the works for UFC 290
The 145-pound title unification bout is expected to take place in Las Vegas during the UFC's 11th Annual International Fight Week.
MMA News / Yardbarker / March 28, 2023
A UFC PPV return to Mexico is inevitable
It’s been three years since the UFC hosted an event in Mexico but with a trio of Mexican-born champions on the roster, it’s a no-brainer that the world’s mixed martial arts leader must return to Mexican soil.
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