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2024 was a paramount year for a team of fighters from Brazil. The 'Fighting Nerds' four core members, Carlos Prates, Jean Silva, Mauricio Ruffy, and Caio Borralho, took over the UFC in 2024, and their reign of violence extends into 2025.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / April 15

After dominating at UFC 314, what’s next for Jean Silva

On the main card of UFC 314, we saw a big time grudge match in the featherweight division with a ranking on the line. 13th ranked Bryce Mitchell (17-3) was taking on the surging Jean Silva (16-2) who was looking to remain unbeaten inside the octagon.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 15

Jean Silva breaks down the ‘facts’ in title shot plea after UFC 314

After continuing his extremely impressive run this past Saturday at UFC 314, Jean Silva is hoping that he may get fast-tracked to a title shot. Coming into UFC 314, Jean Silva was on a four-fight win streak and was rapidly becoming one of the most popular prospects in the sport.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / April 14

Jean Silva Makes Bold Knockout Claim to Current Champion, Eyes Quick Finish

UFC 314 is officially in the rearview, and while some fighters faded under the spotlight, others surged with undeniable force. Amid the chaos, a new narrative is beginning to form—one that could reshape the featherweight landscape.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / April 14

UFC 314: Jean Silva’s Win Triggers a Bet With Permanent Consequences

In combat sports, side bets and wild challenges are almost as common as post-fight callouts. Whether it’s a chunk of cash, a shaved head, or social media embarrassment, there’s usually some sort of wager floating around.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 13

Former UFC title challenger comes out in support of Bryce Mitchell after one-sided UFC 314 defeat

‘Thug Nasty’ has not been a popular figure in recent months which built towards a huge featherweight clash at the Kaseya Center in Miami. Regardless of his current relationship with the fans, Bryce Mitchell has proven himself to be a legitimate contender at 145-pounds in the past despite suffering some tough losses.

MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / April 13

Jean Silva batters Bryce Mitchell en route to nasty submission win

'Lord' ended the brief rivalry in emphatic fashion on Saturday night

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 13

‘Put me to sleep’ … Bryce Mitchell relives Jean Silva loss in UFC 314 post-fight message

Bryce Mitchell was convinced he was chosen by God to beat Jean Silva at UFC 314. Well, the #13 UFC Featherweight contender was met with a different fate altogether on Saturday night, competing on the action-packed main card of UFC 314 from Miami.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / April 13

Must-See UFC Finish: Jean Silva Puts Bryce Mitchell to Sleep with Rare Vicious Choke, Taunts Him After (Watch)

From bone-snapping armbars to suffocating rear-naked chokes, the art of the submission remains one of MMA's most terrifying spectacles. Fighters like Charles

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / April 12

UFC 314 Results: Jean Silva submits Bryce Mitchell in the second

Tonight on the main card of UFC 314, we saw a big time grudge match in the featherweight division with a ranking on the line. 13th ranked Bryce Mitchell (17-2) was taking on the surging Jean Silva (15-2) who was looking to remain unbeaten inside the octagon.

MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / April 11

UFC 314 fight card: Paddy Pimblett, Patricio Pitbull and Jean Silva among must-see undercard fighters

The undercard of UFC 314 in Miami has a lot of potential

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 11

Jean Silva rages on the scale as he misses weight at first time of asking for Bryce Mitchell fight at UFC 314

Jean Silva was not happy with circumstances as he came in a pound over weight for his fight with Bryce Mitchell at the first time of asking. The Brazilian featherweight contender was the final fighter to tip the scales this morning in Miami ahead of UFC 314.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 11

Bryce Mitchell pays surprise compliment to Jean Silva ahead of tense UFC 314 showdown

On April 12, one of the most controversial fighters in the UFC will step inside the Octagon to face a surging fan favorite at the Kaseya Center in Miami.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 10

Bryce Mitchell cracks up fans with wild response to Jean Silva’s retirement threat

Bryce Mitchell is no longer losing sleep over Jean Silva. The UFC Featherweight contender seems to have his wits about him this fight week in Miami, Florida.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / April 10

Bryce Mitchell vs. Jean Silva prediction, odds, pick for UFC 314

UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes continues to roll from Miami as we’re set for the next betting prediction and pick for the Main Card bout in the Featherweight (145) Division.

MMA News / FirstSportz / April 10

'Bet the farm' – Bryce Mitchell makes BOLD statement to bettors ahead of Jean Silva showdown at UFC 314

Bryce Mitchell will face rising knockout artist Jean Silva in a highly anticipated main card clash at UFC 314. The rivalry between them has created immense hype, making fans extremely eager to witness the explosive featherweight showdown unfold.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / April 9

UFC 314: Jean Silva’s Chasing History – Will He Match UFC’s Most Violent Streak?

UFC 314 is fast approaching, and while the main and co-main events are generating buzz, one undercard fighter may be walking in with more momentum than anyone else.

MMA News / MMA on SI / April 7

Jean Silva's teammate goes viral after brutal KO ahead of UFC 314

Brazil’s “Fighting Nerds” team has started to make major waves in the UFC in recent years, and it looks like they may have another serious prospect on their hands.

MMA News / MMA on SI / February 28

Jean Silva ‘reminds me of prime Conor McGregor,’ says 2X UFC title challenger

Kenny Florian thinks the UFC may have a future champion on their hands with Jean "Lord" Silva. Like Silva, former UFC fighter Florian fought in both the featherweight and lightweight divisions, challenging for the title against then-champs Jose Aldo and 'The Prodigy' BJ Penn.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / February 27

UFC’s Jean Silva Meets Controversial Featherweight Elite At UFC 314

Taking to Instagram yesterday, UFC CEO Dana White announced a small handful of exciting bouts, including a blockbuster addition to the main card of UFC 314 in April.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / February 26

UFC 314 adds Bryce Mitchell – Jean Silva

UFC 314 goes down in Miami on April 10th and the card was already incredible. Tonight, Dana White announced on social media another major matchup that’ll go down on the Miami card.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / February 25

MMA Career Retrospective: Jean Silva

In the competitive UFC featherweight division, Jean Silva has managed to become a budding star in seemingly no time at all. Since making his debut barely over a year ago, he has recorded four eye-opening knockout finishes, netting him two different fight night bonuses.

MMA News / MMA on SI / February 22

Jean Silva tells referee to save opponent, unloads devastating KO at UFC Seattle

Jean Silva tried to save his opponent from unneccesary punishment at UFC Seattle. The breakout UFC star made quite the first impression last year with three-straight wins in the Octagon, returning to wreak havoc on the featherweight division.