Jean "Lord" Silva is a 28-year-old UFC fighter competing in the 145 lbs (featherweight) division representing "The Fighting Nerds" team from Brazil. Silva had his first professional bout against Lorenzo Rodrigues in 2016 and won via a first-round KO. Since then, the Brazilian knockout artist has compiled a record of 15 wins and two losses as of April 10, 2025.
During his time in the UFC, Silva has found great success and built a loyal fan following. Silva won the Performance of the Night bonus for his first-round TKO win against Melsik Baghdasaryan at UFC Fight Night 252 on February 22, 2025. The featherweight prospect is now gearing up to fight Bryce "Thugnasty" Mitchell at UFC 314 on April 12, 2025.
Jean Silva Nationality
Jean Silva, of Brazilian nationality, was born on December 13, 1996, in Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, Brazil. Silva began his professional career in 2016, amassing a record of 10 wins, including eight by knockout and two by submission.
Jean Silva Team
Jean Silva is a primary member of the fighting team and gym called "The Fighting Nerds". Fighting Nerds, formerly known as Club São Paulo, is based in São Paulo, Brazil. The team is recognizable for its fighters and cornermen, who often sport trademark glasses, usually taped at the bridge. Some of the most popular members of the acclaimed team include Carlos Prates, Mauricio Ruffy, and Caio Borralho.
Jean Silva Career Before UFC
Before signing with the UFC, Jean "Lord" Silva boasted a record of 10 wins and two losses (10-2-0). He fought in multiple promotions, including Aspera FC and Spartacus.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 10–2 | Shahin Najafi | TKO (retirement) | Spartacus Fight Event 34 | March 25, 2023 | 1 | 2:15 | São Paulo, Brazil |
| Win | 9–2 | Valdemir Cardoso | KO (punch) | Spartacus Fight Event 28 | February 4, 2023 | 1 | 2:59 | São Paulo, Brazil |
| Win | 8–2 | Tiago Souza | Submission (guillotine choke) | RFA Fight 1: Floripa x Goiânia | August 8, 2021 | 1 | 0:50 | Florianópolis, Brazil |
| Win | 7–2 | Adriano Souza | KO (punch) | Road to Future 1 | June 27, 2021 | 1 | 4:22 | São José do Rio Preto, Brazil |
| Win | 6–2 | Tamyray Lacerda | KO (flying knee) | Cidade da Luta 5 | March 8, 2020 | 1 | 4:28 | Curitiba, Brazil |
| Win | 5–2 | Antonio Henrique Santos de Miranda | Submission (guillotine choke) | MTK MMA Brasil 1 | April 27, 2019 | 1 | 3:21 | Palhoça, Brazil |
| Win | 4–2 | Muniz Martins dos Santos | TKO (punches) | MF Fighters 1 | November 10, 2018 | 1 | 2:10 | São José do Rio Preto, Brazil |
| Loss | 3–2 | Gabriel Schlupp de Lima | Decision (unanimous) | São José Super Fight: Qualifying | April 18, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | São José, Brazil |
| Win | 3–1 | Lucas Vinicius Razalkiewicz | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Blackout FC 5 | December 16, 2017 | 2 | 3:43 | Balneário Camboriú, Brazil |
| Loss | 2–1 | Pedro Henrique | Decision (split) | Aspera FC 52 | May 21, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Blumenau, Brazil |
| Win | 2–0 | Anderson Renan Kraus | TKO (punches) | Aspera FC 50 | March 18, 2017 | 2 | 3:11 | São José, Brazil |
| Win | 1–0 | Lorenzo Rodrigues | KO (punch) | Aspera FC 48 | November 19, 2016 | 1 | 0:15 | São José, Brazil |
Also Read: Why is Jean Silva called Lord?
FAQs on Jean Silva's Nationality
A. Jean Silva hails from Parana, Brazil.
A. Jean Silva was born on December 13, 1996.
A. As of April 2025, Jean Silva is 28 years old.
A. Jean Silva is set to fight Bryce Mitchell on April 12, 2025.
