Hailing from Brazil, Jean Silva, born Jackson Jean da Silva on December 13, 1996, is a professional mixed martial artist fighting in the highly competitive Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Silva made his professional MMA debut against Lorenzo Rodrigues in 2016 and won via a first-round KO. Since then, he has compiled a great resume with a record of 15 wins and two losses as of April 9, 2025. During his time in UFC, Silva has found great success. He was awarded a Performance of the Night bonus for his first-round TKO win against Melsik Baghdasaryan at UFC Fight Night 252 on February 22, 2025. Furthermore, his debut fight against Westin Wilson on January 13, 2024, was shortlisted for the 2024 Fan's Choice Debut of the Year. The Brazilian knockout artist is now in preparation to lock horns against Bryce "Thugnasty" Mitchell at UFC 314 on April 12, 2025.
Jean Silva Nickname
Jean Silva's nickname is "Lord". Silva's nickname "Lord" stems from an alter ego he calls "Lord" or "Lord Assassin," which he says emerges during his walkouts and fights. He credits his wife for helping him manage this persona outside the cage. Silva also has "LORD" tattooed on his abdomen, reflecting his nickname.
Jean Silva UFC Career
Since making his promotional debut in the UFC on January 13, 2024, Jean Silva has maintained an undefeated record of four wins within the organization.
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 15–2 | Melsik Baghdasaryan | TKO (punches and elbows) | UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song | February 22, 2025 | 1 | 4:15 | Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Win | 14–2 | Drew Dober | TKO (doctor stoppage) | UFC on ESPN: Namajunas vs. Cortez | July 13, 2024 | 3 | 1:28 | Denver, Colorado, United States |
| Win | 13–2 | Charles Jourdain | KO (punch) | UFC 303 | June 29, 2024 | 2 | 1:22 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 12–2 | Westin Wilson | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2 | January 13, 2024 | 1 | 4:12 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
FAQs on Jean Silva's nickname
A. Jean Silva's nickname is "Lord".
A. Jean Silva hails from Foz do Iguaçu in Paraná, Brazil
A. As of April 2025, Jean Silva is 28 years old.
A. Jean Silva's fighting team is called "The Fighting Nerds". Other notable members include Mauricio Ruffy and Carlos Prates.
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