Known for his impressive ability to finish opponents, UFC fighter Jean Silva recently showcased his skills in an unexpected setting outside the professional octagon.
Following his remarkable submission victory via ninja choke against Bryce Mitchell at UFC 314 in April, which maintained his flawless 5-0 promotional record with every win coming by finish, “Lord” appears to have developed a taste for submissions. He recently added a peculiar entry to his resume: putting a fan to sleep with a chokehold during a public appearance in Brazil.
Over the past weekend, Silva attended a Muay Thai event. The #11-ranked UFC featherweight contender mingled with the crowd, posing for photographs and interacting with attendees. In a moment that frequently occurs when fighters meet fans, one individual requested that Silva perform a choke on him. Taking the request literally, Silva applied a rear-naked choke and squeezed until the fan lost consciousness, reportedly continuing the hold even after the fan began tapping. Silva documented this entire interaction, capturing it for his YouTube channel.
Once the fan passed out, Silva carefully lowered him. The fan quickly regained consciousness moments later. Upon standing up, he initially seemed disoriented but soon broke into a smile and laughter, embracing Silva. A friend accompanying Silva then lightheartedly remarked to the fan about his reaction, adding another layer of amusement to the situation. The exchange concluded with shared laughter before Silva continued his interactions with other fans present at the event.
