Yair Rodriguez has withdrawn from his UFC Noche bout against Jean Silva due to injury, with Jose Delgado stepping in as his replacement. This change has reportedly led Kevin Vallejos to claim he's now just one win away from entering the featherweight title mix. Also, Jon Jones has accused Daniel Cormier of 'jealousy' regarding his take on the UFC GOAT debate, keeping their long-standing rivalry alive. Meanwhile, Jimi Manuwa has a new opponent for his comeback fight after seven years, and Liz Carmouche will rematch Jena Bishop at PFL Chicago for the inaugural women's flyweight title.
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- Mauricio Ruffy not worried about what Arman Tsarukyan brings to the table (MMA Weekly)
- Injured Rodriguez out of Silva bout; Delgado in (ESPN MMA)
- UFC's Michael Page is taking his unorthodox style to a new combat sport (Sherdog)
- Anthony Hernandez: ‘I want to hurt somebody’ at UFC Sacramento (Sherdog)
- Jon Jones accuses Daniel Cormier of ‘jealousy’ over UFC GOAT take (Sherdog)
- New bowl! UFC BJJ 10 free live stream, results, video highlights | Tackett vs. Gracie (MMA Mania)
- UFC fighter accuses failed DWCS hopeful of attacking him in Thailand (Sherdog)
- Former 2-division UFC champ Henry Cejudo set for pro boxing debut (Sherdog)
- Liz Carmouche Gets Jena Bishop Rematch As PFL Chicago Crowns First Women’s Flyweight Champion (MiddleEasy)
- Kevin Vallejos sees UFC title shot opening up with Noche UFC shakeup (Sherdog)
- Mauricio Ruffy not worried about what Arman Tsarukyan brings to the table (Yahoo Sports)
- Former UFC star Jimi Manuwa gets new opponent for his first fight in 7 years on Perry vs Danis card (Bloody Elbow)
- UFC 330 Slow Motion Highlights (MMA Weekly)
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This story ran in the August 20, 2026 edition of the daily show.