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 👍 Like the video 💬 Comment your favorite moment 📲 Share the episode 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications 👇 Tell us who you want to see on the podcast next! No scripts. No limits. Anything Goes. Support the show