Thad “The Silverback” Jean: From Unknown to PFL World Champion | Anything Goes Ep. 2

PFL World Champion Thad “The Silverback” Jean joins Rio Santana for Episode 2 of the Anything Goes Podcast!

Go beyond the highlight reels and step inside the life and mindset of one of MMA’s fastest-rising stars. Thad opens up about his faith, his life before mixed martial arts, his journey from being relatively unknown to becoming a PFL World Champion, and the unforgettable 2025 season that changed his career forever.

We also discuss:

🥊 The beginning of Thad Jean’s MMA journey
🏆 His explosive rise through the PFL
🙏 How faith guides his life and fighting career
🧠 The mental and physical demands of becoming a world champion
🎬 His thoughts on sports, entertainment, and building Silverback Nation
🔥 Adjusting to attention, pressure, and success
🌎 Life beyond the cage and what comes next in 2026

ON TODAY'S SHOW:
(00:00:00) - Intros (Rio Santana)
(00:00:36) - Thad Jean - What's Next?
(00:02:22) - Who is Than Jean and his explosive 2025 and 2026  
(00:07:27) - Representing Haiti and the Silverback Nation
(00:08:44) - Thad's Toughest Fight (Who and Why)
(00:13:22) - What does Thad hear while fighting?
(00:14:47) - Who was Thad Jean Before MMA
(00:17:53) - Is MMA Scripted?
(00:19:51) - How did Thad feel his last fight and why?
(00:20:29) - Is Thad Jean Fighting again in 2026 and where?
(00:21:55) - What does Thad want to bring to MMA and PFL?
(00:24:09) - MMA Lifestyle in Training Camp and Out
(00:30:46) - Business & Social Media side of MMA
(00:37:58) - Describe Thad Jean (In 3 words)
(00:39:30) - Faith Journey and What is means to Thad
(00:41:03) - Rapid Fire Questions
(00:44:53) - What do these Pictures mean to Thad Jean


This conversation reveals who Thad Jean really is—not only as an undefeated fighter and world champion, but as a man, teammate, friend, and person of faith.

Enjoy Episode 2 of the Anything Goes Podcast, hosted by Rio Santana.

🎵 MUSIC CREDIT
Music featured in this podcast belongs to DJ Gandhi. All music rights remain with DJ Gandhi. His music, information and links can be found below:

👇 DJ GANDHI MUSIC & INFO:
https://linktr.ee/gandhi.val

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