Jean Silva tells referee to save opponent, unloads devastating KO at UFC Seattle

Jean Silva scored style points with his performance over Melsik Baghdasaryan at UFC Seattle.

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Jean Silva tried to save his opponent from unneccesary punishment at UFC Seattle.

The breakout UFC star made quite the first impression last year with three-straight wins in the Octagon, returning to wreak havoc on the featherweight division. Melsik Baghdasaryan was one of the few fighters to sign the contract vs. Silva, quickly finding out just why on Saturday.

Jean Silva Floors Opponent At UFC Seattle

Following a short feeling-out process on the feet which had some slaps, Silva rocked Baghdasaryan with a two-punch combo that sent the Armenian to the canvas.

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Silva pointed at his fallen foe, asking the referee to step in and stop the contest. But, the official said to fight on, and that's what "Lord" did, Baghdasaryan bowing down to elbows from up above. A few is all it took for the referee to decide he had seen enough.

4 fights, 4 wins in the UFC for Jean Silva, who called out Bryce Mitchell after the fact.

JEAN SILVA IN ROUND ONE 💥 #UFCSEATTLE pic.twitter.com/2qMnQEvhPc

— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) February 23, 2025

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HE IS THE REAL DEAL 😮‍💨

Jean Silva has yet to go to decision in his young UFC career! #UFCSeattle pic.twitter.com/V7IXj8vSAp

— UFC (@ufc) February 23, 2025

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