Jean Silva’s Chest Tattoo: Unlocking the Meaning Behind His Lock Tattoo

Jean ‘Lord’ Silva is a rising Brazilian MMA fighter competing under UFC Featherweight division fighting out of São Paulo with the famous Fighting Nerds and is known for his aggressive strikes, debuting in UFC on January, 2024 after securing a contract through Dana White’s Contender Series, defeating Kevin Vallejos and is steadily establishing himself as a fearsome opponent. Outside the octagon, Silva maintains an active social media presence, sharing insights on his fights, training, personal life and his tattoo collection, from the ‘lord’ tattoo on his abdomen to the ‘familia’ tattoo on his right bicep and an angel with Christ cross on left hand, his tattoos represents everything he stands for.


Silva is a brutal fighter in the ring with an appreciation for tattoos, using his body as a canvas to display his values, personal journey and life experiences. Among his many tattoos, the fighter carries a lock tattoo on his chest, featuring a Nordic style lock, adorned with a diamond including an inscription of his mother’s name which represents the safeguarding of his emotions and the love he has for his mother. The lock symbolises genuine emotions and his safeguarded emotions which are accessible only to a select few.
“The lock has a diamond with mother’s name right under it, so no one can touch these emotions,” says Silva. “Here’s the heart, my happiness. And the lock symbolises many things. And it’s an old lock, from a Nordic era, before Christ, so maybe it’s a lock that only real emotions can open. It’s basically that. Only real people by my side.”
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Silva is scheduled to face Bryce Mitchell on UFC 314 on April 12, 2025 and is an anticipated match as both fighters are known for their own distinct styles. Jean Silva has emerged as a formidable fighter within just one year of his UFC career and has shown his resilience, committed, holding close to him his appreciation for his family and personal journey.