After an explosive second-round victory over Bryce Mitchell at UFC 314, Jean Silva has solidified his place as one of the brightest stars in the featherweight division. His impressive performance, capped off with a ninja choke submission, showcased not only his technical prowess but also his ability to adapt and control the pace of the fight. Silva’s undefeated UFC record now stands at 5-0, and he has undoubtedly earned a significant rise in the featherweight rankings.

With his victory, Silva has established himself as a top contender in the division. A logical next step for the Brazilian would be a high-profile matchup against former Interim UFC Featherweight Champion Yair Rodríguez. Rodríguez, despite his loss to Brian Ortega earlier in 2024, is still one of the top fighters in the division, and a clash with Silva would be a thrilling encounter of striking and grappling.

Rodríguez, known for his dynamic striking and unpredictable techniques, would provide an exciting challenge for Silva, who has been impressing with his knockout power and submission game. Both fighters have shown they can finish fights in spectacular fashion, making this a potential Fight of the Night candidate.

This fight could have serious implications for the next title shot in the division. A win for Silva would likely push him toward a title fight, while Rodríguez would look to prove that his loss to Ortega was a mere setback. With the stakes high, the matchup could headline a major event or serve as a co-main for a UFC pay-per-view.

Jean Silva – Last Five Fights:

* Win – Bryce Mitchell, Submission (ninja choke) – UFC 314 (April 12, 2025) – Performance of the Night
* Win – Melsik Baghdasaryan, TKO (punches and elbows) – UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song (February 22, 2025) – Performance of the Night
* Win – Drew Dober, TKO (doctor stoppage) – UFC on ESPN: Namajunas vs. Cortez (July 13, 2024) – Fight of the Night
* Win – Charles Jourdain, KO (punch) – UFC 303 (June 29, 2024) – Catchweight (147.5 lb) bout
* Win – Westin Wilson, TKO (punches) – UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2 (January 13, 2024)

Yair Rodríguez – Last Five Fights:

* Win – Patrício Pitbull, Decision (unanimous) – UFC 314 (April 12, 2025)
* Loss – Brian Ortega, Submission (arm-triangle choke) – UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2 (February 24, 2024)
* Loss – Alexander Volkanovski, TKO (punches) – UFC 290 (July 8, 2023) – For the UFC Featherweight Championship
* Win – Josh Emmett, Submission (triangle choke) – UFC 284 (February 12, 2023) – Won Interim Featherweight Championship
* Win – Brian Ortega, TKO (shoulder injury) – UFC on ABC: Ortega vs. Rodríguez (July 16, 2022)