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Jean Silva taps out Jose Miguel Delgado with one-armed submission to cap off Noche UFC main event - MMA Fighting

Jean Silva taps out Jose Miguel Delgado with one-armed submission to cap off Noche UFC main event - MMA Fighting

Technology and ScienceBy Damon Martin9/13/20261 min read

Jean Silva needed a little extra time but he still secured the submission to beat Jose Miguel Delgado in the Noche UFC main event.

✨ Key Highlights

  • Jean Silva defeated Jose Miguel Delgado in the Noche UFC main event, finishing with a one-armed rear-naked choke at 2:57 of the third round.
  • Silva started cautiously, circling the octagon with his fists out, and was hurt early when Delgado landed sharp right hands that twisted his head and forced him to become more active.
  • The Brazilian turned the fight in the second round, closing distance, securing a takedown, and delivering ground-and-pound before mixing in kicks and a spinning back elbow.
  • In the third round, Silva dropped Delgado with a strike against the cage, then leapt onto his back to lock in the submission and force the tap, extending his winning streak to two.
  • Addressing the Arizona crowd, Silva called out the featherweight division, declaring himself the next champion and directing his message toward whoever holds the belt.
  • With champion Alexander Volkanovski already booked to face Movsar Evloev in October, an immediate title shot for Silva appears unlikely, though he remains among the roster's most entertaining fighters with numerous contenders available.
Jean Silva may have started slow but his aggression finally came through as he dropped Jose Miguel Delgado and finished with a one-arm rear-naked choke in the Noche UFC main event. At the start of t
Jean Silva taps out Jose Miguel Delgado with one-armed submission to cap off Noche UFC main event - MMA Fighting — Bloorian