Jackson Jean da Silva (born December 13, 1996) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
| Jean Silva | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jackson Jean da Silva[1] December 13, 1996 Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, Brazil |
| Nickname | Lord |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg) |
| Division | Featherweight Lightweight |
| Reach | 69 in (175 cm)[1] |
| Fighting out of | São Paulo, Brazil |
| Team | Fighting Nerds |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 16 |
| Wins | 14 |
| By knockout | 11 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 2 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Background
editSilva was born on December 13, 1996, in Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, Brazil.[2][3] With the support of his wife Carol, Jean found not just a martial art, but also a path to salvation in Muay Thai.[4]
Silva has an alter ego, a distinct identity that, according to him, manifests during his prolonged outings to the octagon or in the course of a fight, 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.[5]
Mixed martial arts career
editEarly career
editHe began his professional career in 2016 and built a record of 10 wins, eight by knockout and two by submission. He lost two matches.[1][6]
Dana White's Contender Series
editSilva 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.[7]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
editSilva 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.[8]
Silva was scheduled to face William Gomis on May 4, 2024, at UFC 301.[9] However, the fight was canceled because Gomis suffered a weight-loss-related illness.[10]
Silva then faced Charles Jourdain on June 29, 2024, at UFC 303.[11] At the weigh-in, Silva weighed 147.5 pounds, one and a half pounds over the featherweight limit for non-title fights.[12] The fight proceeded at a catchweight, and Silva was fined 20 percent of his purse, which went to Jourdain.[12] Silva won the fight by knockout in the second round.[13]
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.[14][15] Silva won the fight in the third round after Dober was unable to continue due to a cut above his left eye.[16] This fight earned him his first Fight of the Night award.[17]
Silva is scheduled to face Melsik Baghdasaryan on February 22, 2025 at UFC Fight Night 252.[18]
Championships and accomplishments
edit- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Drew Dober[17]
Mixed martial arts record
edit| 16 matches | 14 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 11 | 0 |
| By submission | 2 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 2 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 14–2 | Drew Dober | TKO (doctor stoppage) | UFC on ESPN: Namajunas vs. Cortez | July 13, 2024 | 3 | 1:28 | Denver, Colorado, United States | Lightweight bout. Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 13–2 | Charles Jourdain | KO (punch) | UFC 303 | June 29, 2024 | 2 | 1:22 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Catchweight (147.5 lb) bout; Silva missed weight. |
| 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 | |
| Win | 11–2 | Kevin Vallejos | Decision (unanimous) | Dana White's Contender Series 61 | September 5, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Return to Featherweight. |
| Win | 10–2 | Shahin Najafi | TKO (retirement) | Spartacus Fight Event 34 | March 25, 2023 | 1 | 2:15 | São Paulo, Brazil | Lightweight debut. |
| 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 | Featherweight debut. |
| 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 | Bantamweight debut. |
| Win | 1–0 | Lorenzo Rodrigues | KO (punch) | Aspera FC 48 | November 19, 2016 | 1 | 0:15 | São José, Brazil | Catchweight (141 lb) bout. |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "Jean Silva". Tapology. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
- ^ Paola Zanon (2024-06-26). "Paranaense promete nocaute e depois "pizza" para rival no UFC 303" (in Portuguese). umdoisesportes. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
- ^ "Jean Silva | UFC". UFC.com. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
- ^ "Do Caos à Glória: Blog de um Guerreiro Real". Blogspot. 2024-04-13.
- ^ Sayan Nag (2024-01-14). "Jean Silva Says 'Alter Ego' Took Over During Lengthy Walkout in UFC Debut". Sherdog.
- ^ Rodrigo Tannuri (2024-01-13). "Autoridade! Jean Silva estreia no UFC com nocaute no 1º round". agfight.
- ^ Nolan King and Ken Hathaway (2023-09-05). "Dana White's Contender Series 61 results: Dana White gives loser second shot after 'one of the worst ref stoppages'". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
- ^ Matthew Wells (2024-01-13). "UFC Fight Night 234 video: Jean Silva bludgeons Westin Wilson for first-round debut finish". mmajunkie.
- ^ Jay Anderson (2024-03-15). "William Gomis vs. Jean Silva Announced for UFC 301". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
- ^ MMA Junkie Staff (2024-05-03). "William Gomis vs. Jean Silva scrapped from UFC 301 in Brazil". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
- ^ Cruz, Guilherme (2024-05-17). "UFC 303 nearing completion with new bout for McGregor vs. Chandler fight card". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
- ^ a b Alexander K.Lee (2024-06-28). "UFC 303 weigh-in results: Alex Pereira vs. Jiri Prochazka 2 official, co-main has weight class changed". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
- ^ Jay Anderson (2024-06-29). "UFC 303: Jean Silva First to KO Charles Jourdain, After Weight Miss". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
- ^ "Mike Davis 'breaking' after torn bicep forces him out of UFC on ESPN 59: 'This kills my f*cking soul'". MMA Junkie. 2024-06-18. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
- ^ Matthew Wells (2024-07-03). "Drew Dober vs. Jean Silva added to UFC on ESPN 59 in Denver". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
- ^ Jay Anderson (2023-07-13). "UFC Denver: Grotesque Cut Stops Drew Dober vs. Jean Silva In Third". cagesidepress.com. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
- ^ a b Chris Taylor (2024-07-13). "UFC Denver Bonus Report: Jean Silva and Drew Dober take home 'FOTN' honors". bjpenn.com. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
- ^ Ross Markey (2024-12-03). "Report – Jean Silva set for return fight against Melski Baghdasaryan at UFC Seattle in February". lowkickmma.com. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Jean Silva MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com". Sherdog. Retrieved 2024-07-14.