Jean Silva

Background Silva was born on December 13, 1996, in Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, Brazil. With the support of his wife Carol, Jean found salvation in Muay Thai.

Silva has an alter ego, a distinct identity that, according to him, manifests during his walkout, 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.

In 2026, Silva revealed he has been previously diagnosed with autism.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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. Silva won the fight in the third round after Dober was unable to continue due to a cut above his left eye. This fight earned him his first Fight of the Night award.

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

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

Silva faced former UFC Featherweight Championship challenger Diego Lopes in the main event on September 13, 2025 at UFC Fight Night 259. He lost the fight by technical knockout with a spinning elbow and punches to follow in the second round. This fight earned him another Fight of the Night award.

Silva faced Arnold Allen on January 24, 2026, at UFC 324. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Silva was scheduled to face Yair Rodríguez in the main event on September 12, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 288. However, Rodríguez withdrew from the fight due to an injury and was replaced by Jose Delgado.

Submission grappling career Silva faced Bryce Mitchell in a submission grappling match at Hype FC Brazil: Rio on March 11, 2026. The bout ended in a draw.

Silva faced Marlon Vera at Hype FC Brazil: Sao Paulo on April 8, 2026. The bout ended in a draw.

Championships and accomplishments Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight of the Night (Two times) 2025: President's Choice Fight of the Year Nominee & Fan's Choice Submission of the Year Nominee UFC.com Awards 2024: Ranked #3 Newcomer of the Year 2025: Ranked #2 Submission of the Year ESPN 2025 Submission of the Year theScore 2025 Submission of the Year LowKick MMA 2025 Submission of the Year The Wrightway Sports Network 2025 Submission of the Year MMA Mania 2025 #2 Ranked Fight of the Year 2025 #4 Ranked Submission of the Year MMA Fighting 2025 #3 Ranked Submission of the Year 2025 First Team MMA All-Star Cageside Press 2025 Submission of the Year

Mixed martial arts record Win

Arnold Allen Decision (unanimous) UFC 324

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Diego Lopes TKO (spinning back elbow and punches) UFC Fight Night: Lopes vs. Silva

San Antonio, Texas, United States Win

Bryce Mitchell Submission (ninja choke) UFC 314

Miami, Florida, United States Win

Melsik Baghdasaryan TKO (punches and elbows) UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song

Seattle, Washington, United States Win

Drew Dober TKO (doctor stoppage) UFC on ESPN: Namajunas vs. Cortez

Denver, Colorado, United States Win

Charles Jourdain KO (punch) UFC 303

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Westin Wilson TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Kevin Vallejos Decision (unanimous) Dana White's Contender Series 61

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Shahin Najafi TKO (retirement) Spartacus MMA 34

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Valdemir Cardoso KO (punch) Spartacus MMA 28

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Tiago Souza Submission (guillotine choke) Big Shot Fight 1

Florianópolis, Brazil Win

Adriano Souza KO (punch) Road to Future 1

São José do Rio Preto, Brazil Win

Tamyray Lacerda KO (flying knee) Cidade da Luta 5

Curitiba, Brazil Win

Antonio Henrique Santos de Miranda Submission (guillotine choke) MTK MMA Brasil 1

Palhoça, Brazil Win

Muniz Martins dos Santos TKO (punches) MF Fighters 1

São José do Rio Preto, Brazil Loss

Gabriel Schlupp de Lima Decision (unanimous) São José Super Fight: Qualifying

São José, Brazil Win

Lucas Vinicius Razalkiewicz TKO (doctor stoppage) Blackout FC 5

Balneário Camboriú, Brazil Loss

Pedro Henrique Decision (split) Aspera FC 52

Blumenau, Brazil Win

Anderson Renan Kraus TKO (punches) Aspera FC 50

São José, Brazil Win

Lorenzo Rodrigues KO (punch) Aspera FC 48

São José, Brazil