Jean Silva wants to settle all pending rivalries if he wins the UFC belt. Scheduled to face Yair Rodriguez in the main event of Noche UFC , set for September 12th, the Brazilian is already planning his next steps in the featherweight division (up to 65,7 kg), including possible rematches and settling scores in the world's most famous octagon.
In a video posted on his YouTube channel, Jean Silva stated that he intends to fight Diego Lopes , Kevin Vallejos , and Arnold Allen , in addition to mentioning Melk Costa , who moved up to lightweight (up to 70,3 kg).
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“Me getting the belt after beating Yair Rodriguez , I have a history with Diego, I have a history with the Argentinian ( Kevin Vallejos ), I had a history with Melk, but he moved up… I believe Arnold Allen is back in the title fight now that he beat Melk,” said Jean Silva.
Fight between Jean Silva and Yair Rodriguez marks a duel of styles at Noche UFC
This will be Jean Silva 's second appearance at Noche UFC , an event celebrating Mexican independence. In his previous appearance, in September 2025, the fighter faced Diego Lopes in a fight surrounded by controversy and provocations, but ended up being defeated by knockout in the second round.
On the other side, Yair Rodriguez will have the support of the local crowd, but will face the challenge of returning after a long period of inactivity. The Mexican hasn't fought in over a year, since his bout against Patrício Pitbull at UFC 314 , held in April 2024.
The fight promises an explosive clash of striking styles. Jean Silva adopts an aggressive, high-volume stance, averaging 4,82 significant strikes landed per minute with 51% accuracy.
Rodriguez stands out for his fluid movement and unpredictable long-range kicks, landing 4,65 significant strikes per minute, in addition to having a five-centimeter reach advantage.
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