On an unforgettable night in Miami, Brazilian fighter Jean Silva shone in extraordinary fashion, defeating American Bryce Mitchell and forcing him to tap out with a stunning choke in the second round, during the main card of UFC 314 — proving himself a force to be reckoned with in the featherweight division.
A tense start… and Brazilian tactical brilliance
From the first seconds of the opening round, Bryce Mitchell was determined to impose his fighting style by applying pressure and closing the distance, targeting his opponent’s legs with repeated low kicks. Silva, calm and confident, showed no hasty reaction, merely positioning himself in the center of the cage. In Mitchell’s first takedown attempt, “The Lord” defended well, before being taken down a few seconds later.
Despite hitting the ground, Silva kept his composure and quickly prepared a guillotine that visibly troubled Mitchell. The American managed to defend with resilience, narrowly escaping an early end.
Ninja choke ends the fight like a champion
At the start of the second round, Silva shifted gears and began attacking more directly. He landed multiple accurate strikes that visibly weakened Mitchell. As the American tried to bring the fight to the ground, he lost his position.
Silva seized the golden opportunity. Capitalizing on a moment of vulnerability, he locked in a perfectly executed ninja choke, forcing Mitchell to tap out in front of a stunned crowd. A clean, professional finish to a bout that started out evenly.
A blazing rise toward the top
With this thrilling victory, Jean Silva stakes his claim as one of the most dangerous rising stars in the division. Not only did he defeat the #13 ranked featherweight, but he did so with dominance, confidence, and calm. He even fought much of the match without a traditional guard.
The message was clear: Jean Silva is no passing name — he is a real threat to the division’s top fighters, and we may soon see him competing among the elite.
