Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Bryce Mitchell (red gloves) fights against Jean Silva (blue gloves) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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What is a Ninja Choke? All about the Submission Jean Silva used to finish Bryce Mitchell

Learn all about Jean Silva’s victory against Bryce Mitchell using the Ninja Choke at UFC 314.

Apr 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Bryce Mitchell (red gloves) fights against Jean Silva (blue gloves) during UFC 314 at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) ended their latest event, UFC 314: Volkanovski vs Lopes last night. The biggest instances of the event were Alexander Volkanovski becoming a two-time UFC Featherweight Champion. However, fans also liked Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett continuing his winning streak by destroying Michael “Iron” Chandler inside the Octagon.

Another fight that got the UFC fans talking was between Jean Silva and Bryce Mitchell. Notably Jean “Lord” Silva is on a six-fight win streak after beating Bryce Mitchell with a Ninja Choke. The UFC fans are interested in the submission technique that Jean Silva used to end his opponent inside the Octagon. Let’s get a look at the Ninja Choke and how it can be used to defeat opponents.

What is Ninja Choke?

The Ninja Choke is a submission technique associated with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as per Evolve Daily. It is considered to be a variation of the Guillotine Choke as per Elite Sports. The Ninja Choke is notable for being a gi-strangle technique that one can perform while in a side control position. It is also known for being a lapel choke from the top as per Elite Sports. The following is a demonstration of the Ninja Choke (via Invisible Jiu-Jitsu on YouTube)

The Ninja Choke is a safe technique because it does not leave the performer compromised. This technique can also be used on the opponents repeatedly as long as one has side control.

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Jean Silva finishes Bryce Mitchell with a Ninja Choke at UFC 314!

Jean “Lord” Silva squared off against Bryce “Thug Nasty” Mitchell at UFC 314: Volkanovski vs Lopes on April 12, 2025. This match was a part of the UFC Featherweight Division as per the UFC official site. Bryce Mitchell started of the fight well. However, his opponent Jean Silva countered his moves through submissions that caused a setback for Mitchell in Round 1.

#UFC314 Official Result: Jean Silva (@JeanSilvaMMA96) defeats Bryce Mitchell via Submission (Ninja Choke), Round 2, 3:52.

Complete Main Card Results ➡️: https://t.co/1qDcHVcpqB
— UFC News (@UFCNews) April 13, 2025

Round 2 of the fight found the two competitors trying to dominate each other. Jean Silva put Bryce Mitchell down on the canvas and then applied a Ninja Choke on him. Finally, his opponent admitted defeat and Jean Silva emerged as the winner. The fight was completed in just 3 minutes and 52 seconds of Round 2.

Jean Silva’s victory allows him to continue his dominance with six straight wins in the UFC Featherweight Division. This was the second fight that he won in 2025. He now sits with a 16-2-0 record as per the UFC official site.

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I’m a sports content writer focusing on MMA, WWE and MLB writer at The Playoffs. I have a Master’s degree in Media Science (M.Sc) from my college The Heritage Academy. I got into the sports industry through my previous company where I worked from 2023 to March 2025. I’m a fan of combat sports like pro wrestling and MMA. My favorite part about working at The Playoffs is speculating what can be happening in WWE, especially face-heel turns and results of matches.