Jean Silva

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Jean Silva
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Silva in 2025
BornJackson Jean da Silva [1]
(1996-12-13) December 13, 1996 (age 28)
Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, Brazil
NicknameLord
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
Division Bantamweight
Featherweight
Lightweight
Reach69 in (175 cm) [1]
Fighting out of São Paulo, Brazil
Team Fighting Nerds
Years active2016–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total18
Wins16
By knockout12
By submission3
By decision1
Losses2
By decision2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Jackson Jean da Silva (born December 13, 1996) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of July 1, 2025, he is #10 in the UFC featherweight rankings. [2]

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Background

Silva was born on December 13, 1996, in Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, Brazil. [3] [4] With the support of his wife Carol, Jean found not just a martial art, but also a path to salvation in Muay Thai. [5]

Silva has an alter ego, a distinct identity that, according to him, manifests during his prolonged outings to the octagon or in the course of a fight, which he calls "Lord" or "Lord Assassin." He credits his wife for helping to control this alter ego when it appears outside of his career as a fighter. [6]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

He began his professional career in 2016 and built a record of 10 wins, eight by knockout and two by submission. He lost two matches. [1] [7]

Dana White's Contender Series

Silva faced Kevin Vallejos for a UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series: Season 7, Week 5 on September 6, 2023. Silva won the contract by defeating Vallejos with a unanimous decision. [8]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Silva made his promotional debut on January 13, 2024, facing Westin Wilson at UFC Fight Night 234. Silva won the fight with a technical knockout in the first round. [9]

Silva was scheduled to face William Gomis on May 4, 2024, at UFC 301. [10] However, the fight was canceled because Gomis suffered a weight-loss-related illness. [11]

Silva then faced Charles Jourdain on June 29, 2024, at UFC 303. [12] At the weigh-in, Silva weighed 147.5 pounds, one and a half pounds over the featherweight limit for non-title fights. [13] The fight proceeded at a catchweight, and Silva was fined 20 percent of his purse, which went to Jourdain. [13] Silva won the fight by knockout in the second round. [14]

Silva, who fought at UFC 303 two weeks earlier, faced Drew Dober on July 13, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 59 in a lightweight bout. [15] [16] Silva won the fight in the third round after Dober was unable to continue due to a cut above his left eye. [17] This fight earned him his first Fight of the Night award. [18]

Silva faced Melsik Baghdasaryan on February 22, 2025 at UFC Fight Night 252. [19] He won the fight by technical knockout in the first round. [20] This fight earned him a Performance of the Night award. [21]

Silva faced Bryce Mitchell on April 12, 2025 at UFC 314. [22] He won the fight via a ninja choke submission in the second round. [23] This fight earned him another Performance of the Night award. [24]

Silva is scheduled to face former UFC Featherweight Championship challenger Diego Lopes in the main event on September 13, 2025 at UFC Fight Night 259. [25]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
18 matches16 wins2 losses
By knockout120
By submission30
By decision12
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win16–2 Bryce Mitchell Submission (ninja choke) UFC 314 April 12, 202523:52 Miami, Florida, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Win15–2 Melsik Baghdasaryan TKO (punches and elbows) UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song February 22, 202514:15 Seattle, Washington, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Win14–2 Drew Dober TKO (doctor stoppage) UFC on ESPN: Namajunas vs. Cortez July 13, 202431:28 Denver, Colorado, United StatesLightweight bout. Fight of the Night.
Win13–2 Charles Jourdain KO (punch) UFC 303 June 29, 202421:22 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesCatchweight (147.5 lb) bout; Silva missed weight.
Win12–2Westin WilsonTKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2 January 13, 202414:12 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win11–2Kevin VallejosDecision (unanimous) Dana White's Contender Series 61 September 5, 202335:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesReturn to Featherweight.
Win10–2Shahin NajafiTKO (retirement)Spartacus MMA 34March 25, 202312:15 São Paulo, BrazilLightweight debut.
Win9–2Valdemir CardosoKO (punch)Spartacus MMA 28February 4, 202312:59 São Paulo, Brazil
Win8–2Tiago SouzaSubmission (guillotine choke)Big Shot Fight 1August 8, 202110:50 Florianópolis, Brazil
Win7–2Adriano SouzaKO (punch)Road to Future 1June 27, 202114:22 São José do Rio Preto, Brazil
Win6–2Tamyray LacerdaKO (flying knee)Cidade da Luta 5March 8, 202014:28 Curitiba, Brazil
Win5–2Antonio Henrique Santos de MirandaSubmission (guillotine choke)MTK MMA Brasil 1April 27, 201913:21 Palhoça, Brazil
Win4–2Muniz Martins dos SantosTKO (punches)MF Fighters 1November 10, 201812:10 São José do Rio Preto, Brazil
Loss3–2Gabriel Schlupp de LimaDecision (unanimous)São José Super Fight: QualifyingApril 18, 201835:00 São José, BrazilFeatherweight debut.
Win3–1Lucas Vinicius RazalkiewiczTKO (doctor stoppage)Blackout FC 5December 16, 201723:43 Balneário Camboriú, Brazil
Loss2–1Pedro HenriqueDecision (split)Aspera FC 52May 21, 201735:00 Blumenau, Brazil
Win2–0Anderson Renan KrausTKO (punches)Aspera FC 50March 18, 201723:11 São José, BrazilBantamweight debut.
Win1–0Lorenzo RodriguesKO (punch)Aspera FC 48November 19, 201610:15 São José, BrazilCatchweight (141 lb) bout.

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See also

References

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  2. ↑ "UFC Rankings - The Official UFC App - UFC.com". www.ufc.com. Retrieved 2025-07-01.
  3. ↑ Paola Zanon (2024-06-26). "Paranaense promete nocaute e depois "pizza" para rival no UFC 303" (in Portuguese). umdoisesportes. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
  4. ↑ "Jean Silva | UFC". UFC.com. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
  5. ↑ "Do Caos à Glória: Blog de um Guerreiro Real". Blogspot. 2024-04-13.
  6. ↑ Sayan Nag (2024-01-14). "Jean Silva Says 'Alter Ego' Took Over During Lengthy Walkout in UFC Debut". Sherdog.
  7. ↑ Rodrigo Tannuri (2024-01-13). "Autoridade! Jean Silva estreia no UFC com nocaute no 1º round". agfight.
  8. ↑ Nolan King and Ken Hathaway (2023-09-05). "Dana White's Contender Series 61 results: Dana White gives loser second shot after 'one of the worst ref stoppages'". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
  9. ↑ Matthew Wells (2024-01-13). "UFC Fight Night 234 video: Jean Silva bludgeons Westin Wilson for first-round debut finish". mmajunkie.
  10. ↑ Jay Anderson (2024-03-15). "William Gomis vs. Jean Silva Announced for UFC 301". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
  11. ↑ MMA Junkie Staff (2024-05-03). "William Gomis vs. Jean Silva scrapped from UFC 301 in Brazil". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
  12. ↑ Cruz, Guilherme (2024-05-17). "UFC 303 nearing completion with new bout for McGregor vs. Chandler fight card". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
  13. 1 2 Alexander K.Lee (2024-06-28). "UFC 303 weigh-in results: Alex Pereira vs. Jiri Prochazka 2 official, co-main has weight class changed". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
  14. ↑ Jay Anderson (2024-06-29). "UFC 303: Jean Silva First to KO Charles Jourdain, After Weight Miss". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
  15. ↑ "Mike Davis 'breaking' after torn bicep forces him out of UFC on ESPN 59: 'This kills my f*cking soul'". MMA Junkie. 2024-06-18. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
  16. ↑ Matthew Wells (2024-07-03). "Drew Dober vs. Jean Silva added to UFC on ESPN 59 in Denver". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
  17. ↑ Jay Anderson (2023-07-13). "UFC Denver: Grotesque Cut Stops Drew Dober vs. Jean Silva In Third". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
  18. 1 2 Chris Taylor (2024-07-13). "UFC Denver Bonus Report: Jean Silva and Drew Dober take home 'FOTN' honors". bjpenn.com. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
  19. ↑ Ross Markey (2024-12-03). "Report – Jean Silva set for return fight against Melski Baghdasaryan at UFC Seattle in February". lowkickmma.com. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
  20. ↑ Mathis Desjardins (2025-02-22). "UFC Seattle: Jean Silva Cracks Melsik Baghdasaryan in Latest Stoppage Win". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2025-02-22.
  21. 1 2 Dan Hiergesell (2025-02-23). "Bonuses! Jean Silva banks $50K for fourth-straight knockout win - UFC Seattle". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2025-02-23.
  22. ↑ Damon Martin (2025-02-26). "Jean Silva gets his wish with Bryce Mitchell fight booked for UFC 314 in April". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2025-02-26.
  23. ↑ Jack Baer (2025-04-12). "UFC 314 results: Bryce Mitchell choked unconscious by Jean Silva in first fight since praising Adolf Hitler". sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2025-04-12.
  24. 1 2 Andrew Richardson (2025-04-13). "Bonuses! Jean Silva cashes extra $50k for dog walking Bryce Mitchell - UFC 314". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2025-04-13.
  25. ↑ Martin, Damon (2025-06-24). "Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva booked as main event for latest Noche UFC". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
  26. ↑ Dan Hiergesell (2024-12-28). "Video: Kayla Harrison, Carlos Prates lead UFC montage of best 2024 debuts". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
  27. ↑ "The Newcomers | 2024 UFC.com Awards | UFC". www.ufc.com. 2024-12-16. Retrieved 2024-12-23.
  28. ↑ Sherdog.com. "Jean Silva MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com". Sherdog. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
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