Jean Silva

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).

Background
With the support of his wife Carol, Jean found not just a martial art, but also a path to salvation in Muay Thai.

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.

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-loss-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.

Championships and accomplishments

 * Ultimate Fighting Championship
 * Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Drew Dober