Jean Silva


Jackson Jean da Silva is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As of January 27, 2026, he is #6 in the UFC featherweight rankings.

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 won the fight by knockout in the second round.
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.

Championships and accomplishments