Delgado Breaks Silence After Noche UFC Submission Loss

Jose Delgado has posted his first public comments since Jean Silva submitted him in the Noche UFC 4 main event Saturday in Glendale.

Silva locked in a rear-naked choke in the third round to hand the featherweight his first stoppage loss. Delgado had taken the short-notice headliner after Yair Rodriguez pulled out with an injury, marking his first UFC main event. "Dared to be great yesterday and came up short. But man, I loved every second of being on that stage with high-level opposition; that includes the heartbreaking pain of failure," Delgado wrote on Instagram, per BJPenn.com. "Pure freedom."

What's Next For Delgado After Silva Setback

Delgado had entered the bout on a two-fight streak, with wins over Austin Bashi and Andre Fili. The Dana White's Contender Series alum made his promotional debut in February following a knockout of Ernie Juarez on the show. He spent weeks building the Silva matchup, promising a decisive finish before falling short in the cage.

Silva now moves back into the featherweight title conversation after the win. A number one contender bout could be next for the Brazilian.

Delgado thanked his supporters in the post. "Thank you to God for His guidance and my village for backing me. Also, thanks to everyone in that arena for making that walk what it was."

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