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#11 Featherweight Division

Active

"Lord"

Jean Silva

Featherweight Division

16-2-0 (W-L-D)

11

Fight Win Streak

12

Wins by Knockout

9

First Round Finishes

Jean Silva
  • Last fight

    Bryce Mitchell
    Win
    Jean Silva

    Mitchell vs Silva

    Apr. 12, 2025

athlete record

Info

Learn more about Jean Silva's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Active
Place of Birth
Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil
Trains at
The Fighting Nerds
Fighting style
Striker
Age
28
Height
67.00
Weight
146.00
Octagon Debut
Jan. 13, 2024
Reach
69.00
Leg reach
36.50
  • Pro since 2016
     
  • 12 wins by KO, three by submission (2 guillotine, ninja choke)
     
  • On 13-fight winning streak
     
  • 10 first-round finishes
     
  • Origin of nickname: “I've always been called that for being a charismatic person.”

UFC 314 (4/12/25) Silva submitted Bryce Mitchell via ninja choke at 3:52 of the second round

UFC Fight Night (2/22/25) Silva stopped Melsik Baghdasaryan via strikes at 4:15 of the first round

UFC on ESPN (7/13/24) Silva stopped Drew Dober via TKO (doctor's stoppage) at 1:28 of the third round

UFC 303 (6/29/24) Silva knocked out Charles Jourdain at 1:22 of the second round

UFC Fight Night (1/13/24) Silva stopped Westin Wilson via strikes at 4:12 of the first round

 

Dana White's Contender Series, Season 7

Episode five (9/5/23) Silva won a three round unanimous decision over Kevin Vallejos

When and why did you start training for fighting? I've been training since 2009, but professionally for seven years. I started training because I really loved fighting in the streets.

What would it mean for you to fight in the UFC? The beginning of a millionaire life.

What was your job before you started fighting? Delivery boy

Favorite Striking technique: Straight punch