Jean Silva Responds After Choking Out UFC Fan

UFC fighter Jean Silva put a fan to sleep 😳 pic.twitter.com/l0tMew2zYo

— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) May 12, 2025

Jean Silva is unapologetic after choking out a fan.

One of the quirkiest characters on the Ultimate Fighting Championshiproster, Silva is as well known for his loud presence as his finishing skills. “Lord” was recently attending a muay thai event in Floripa, Brazil, where he was seen choking out a fan. 

Silva caught the fan in a rear-naked choke and refused to let go even after he tapped and went to sleep. However, there were seemingly no ill feelings exchanged as the fan hugged it out with Silva after regaining consciousness. 

However, the episode didn’t go down well with all fight fans. A Twitter user shared screenshots of DMs from another incident reporting about the incident. According to the messages, the fan had just asked for a photo with Silva holding him in a rear-naked choke. 

“The guy asked for a photo with Jean doing a rear-naked choke, but Jean didn't want to let go until he erased the guy,” the fan wrote (translations via Google).

Another fan also expressed his dislike for Silva, questioning the Brazilian’s persona outside of the Octagon.

“I don't like Jean. He's a genius inside the Octagon. But outside of it he seems like a real jerk,” the fan wrote.

Não gosto do Jean. É um gênio dentro do octógon. Mas fora dele parece ser bem babaca.

— Wellyngton ⚫🔴 (@WdiegoRosa) May 12, 2025

O @corinthialencar achou o vídeo do Jean Silva casualmente aplicando um mata-leão no fã até ele apagar 👇👇 https://t.co/QoH9jGkbj8 pic.twitter.com/7xEtPKHop1

— José Louis (@concatenarsim) May 12, 2025

However, Silva seemed unaffected by the comments and replied in his usual unabashed manner. The surging featherweight advised the fan to avoid news and media if he can’t handle it.

“Turn off the TV, turn off your radio, throw away your cell phone, stop looking at any media,” he wrote. “Because I'm going to be everywhere and you're going to have to watch me! If you don't like it, you know what to do!”

Desliga a tv, desliga seu rádio, joga seu celular fora, para de olhar qualquer mídia,
Porque eu vou está em todos lugares e você ter que me assistir !

Se não gosta, já sabe né !

— Jean de Lord Silva (@Jeansilvamma96) May 12, 2025

Silva’s rise to stardom has been nothing short of spectacular in the UFC. Silva made his debut last year and has recorded five straight finishes, leaving behind the likes of Drew Dober and Bryce Mitchell in his wake.