Jean Silva Record: 17-3-0
FeatherweightJean Silva has a 17-3-0 professional record and is 29 years old in the Featherweight division, representing Kingdom Thai. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Jean Silva bio
Personal background
Jean "Lord" Silva is a Brazilian featherweight competing in the UFC with a 17-3 record and one of the most explosive finishing rates in the division. Born Jackson Jean da Silva on December 13, 1996, he came up the hard way, describing a difficult upbringing in which day-to-day survival mattered more than full-time training; after relocating to the Florianópolis area in Santa Catarina, he took whatever work he could find, from delivering by motorbike to selling goods on the street. His mother, who boxed, helped shape his relationship with fighting. Now one of the marquee names of the viral Fighting Nerds collective out of São Paulo, the 5'7" Silva has become known for a brash persona and a stand-and-bang style that produces highlight-reel knockouts.
Path to the UFC
Silva turned professional in 2016 and learned his trade on the Brazilian regional scene, racking up knockouts on cards such as Aspera FC while absorbing the occasional early loss along the way. By the time he reached Dana White's Contender Series in 2023, he was a polished finisher, and he punched his UFC ticket by out-pointing previously unbeaten prospect Kevin Vallejos over three rounds. The decision win was a measured introduction to a fighter who would quickly make his name finishing opponents in spectacular fashion.
Octagon arrival and rise
Silva announced himself in the UFC with a first-round TKO of Westin Wilson in January 2024, then kept the finishes coming. He knocked out Charles Jourdain with a second-round punch at UFC 303, and earned a third-round doctor-stoppage TKO over the durable veteran Drew Dober later that year. The momentum carried into 2025, where he opened with a first-round TKO of Melsik Baghdasaryan before the defining win of his run: a second-round ninja-choke submission of Bryce Mitchell at UFC 314, a heated grudge match that proved his grappling matched his striking.
First setback and bounce-back
The win streak met its end in September 2025, when fellow Brazilian Diego Lopes stopped Silva with a second-round spinning back elbow and punches – the lone knockout loss of his career. Silva answered emphatically at UFC 324 in January 2026, out-pointing perennial contender Arnold Allen over three rounds for a statement unanimous decision that reaffirmed his standing near the top of the featherweight picture.
Fighting style
Silva is a finisher to the core, with an 88% finish rate that ranks among the best of any active UFC fighter. Twelve of his 17 wins have come by knockout and three more by submission, leaving just two decisions on his ledger – a profile that reflects a fighter who hunts the finish from the opening bell. His striking is fast, varied and powerful, equally comfortable landing flashy knockouts or accumulating damage, while his submission game, highlighted by the ninja choke of Mitchell, gives opponents no safe haven on the mat. The aggression that makes him so dangerous also leaves openings, as the loss to Lopes showed, but few featherweights match his blend of power, pace and finishing instinct.
Career highlights
- Grudge-match submission of Bryce Mitchell — Silva's second-round ninja choke of Bryce Mitchell at UFC 314 was the signature win of his rise.
- Elite finishing rate — with 12 knockouts and three submissions in 17 wins, his 88% finish rate is among the highest in the UFC.
- Bounce-back over Arnold Allen — after his first knockout loss, Silva beat top contender Arnold Allen by decision at UFC 324 to reassert himself.
Jean Silva career snapshot
Jean Silva quick answers
What is Jean Silva's record?
Jean Silva's professional MMA record is 17-3-0.
How old is Jean Silva?
Jean Silva is 29 years old.
What weight class is Jean Silva?
Jean Silva fights at Featherweight in UFC.
How tall is Jean Silva?
Jean Silva is 5'7" tall with a 69″ reach.
How much does Jean Silva weigh?
Jean Silva competes at Featherweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 148 lbs.
What is Jean Silva's Combat Edge Elo?
Jean Silva's Combat Edge Elo is 1713, with a peak Elo of 1713.
When was Jean Silva's last fight?
Jean Silva's latest tracked pro fight was against Marlon Vera at Hype FC Brazil on Apr 8 2026.
What is Jean Silva's recent form?
Jean Silva's recent tracked pro form is W-L-W-W-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Jean Silva usually win?
Jean Silva's 17 recorded wins include 12 knockouts, 3 submissions, and 2 decisions, with 88% ending before the final bell.
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