Jean Silva has burst onto the featherweight scene as one of the UFC’s brightest stars. The Fighting Nerds’ fighter captured fans’ attention with his spectacular finishes and exciting fighting style. After knocking out Bryce Mitchell in his last bout at UFC 314, ‘Lord’ skyrocketed up the rankings to claim the 8th spot. Now, he’s ready to face the toughest challenge of his career against Diego Lopes at the UFC Noche Fight Night main event. 

The Brazilian star is locked in to face Lopes inside the Octagon on September 13th. Silva knows that a win over the former title challenger, who went toe-to-toe with Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 314, could put him next in line for a shot at the belt. He’s ready to give it his all at Frost Bank Center. But before the ultimate clash, let’s get to know Jean Silva a little better and learn more about where he’s from!

Where is Jean Silva from? Ethnicity & nationality

Meet Jackson Jean da Silva, born on December 27, 1996, in the vibrant city of Florianopolis. This rising star in the 145lbs division proudly represents Brazil as he makes his mark in the combat sports scene. Although he identifies as Brazilian, we don’t have any additional details about his ethnic background—whether he has ties to specific indigenous groups, European, African, or any other heritage. Silva’s fighting style and cultural identity are deeply rooted in his native country, and this connection is clear to many fans of MMA.

Jean Silva, needless to say, is a phenomenal striker, and if you’re confused, you can take a look at his highlights on social media. Just like any Brazilian fighter, he possesses great skills in jiu-jitsu and even capoeira, which is a style that UFC’s biggest star, Conor McGregor, has incorporated into his fighting style. In association with the Fighting Nerds, ‘Lord’ has often demonstrated the agility and the strength that it takes to be a successful fighter. 

Well, we’ve now established the details of Jean Silva’s roots, his heritage, and the community he belongs to. Now, let’s take another look at his personal life, which is the religion he practices. 

What religion does Fighting Nerds’ star follow?

Like many fighters, Jean Silva has kept his religious beliefs and opinions under wraps, with fans primarily familiar with his path to the UFC. Let’s dive into the city where he hails from, Florianopolis. Back in 2010, there were reports highlighting that his hometown is home to a significant number of religious groups. The mix includes Roman Catholics, who are the largest group, along with Protestants and Evangelicals, Spiritists, indigenous communities, and even those who identify as non-religious. Therefore, Silva might be part of any of these religious groups.

However, we can argue that Jean Silva could be a Christian because most inhabitants of his hometown are followers of Christianity. Then again, there was his warning to Bryce Mitchell in the ‘UFC 314 Embedded: Vlog Series’, where he tells ‘Thug Nasty’, “If Jesus Christ allowed it, not even the devil can’t stop me.” This further substantiates the assumption that he could be a follower of Christianity as well.

Whether Jean Silva follows any religion closely might still be a mystery to fans. What’s not a mystery, though, is that he’s about to face a dangerous challenge against Diego Lopes at the UFC Noche headliner. That said, do you think the Fighting Nerds star will get his team back in the win column? Share your thoughts in the comments below!