Jean Silva's coach explains adjustment behind notable submission move
Sherdog • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 7:04 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Flavio Alvaro, coach of Jean Silva, discussed a key adjustment that contributed to Silva’s signature submission technique, referred to as the 'legendary choke.' Alvaro, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt with extensive experience in mixed martial arts, has emphasized the importance of ground and cage work in Silva's training. This revelation comes as Silva continues to gain recognition in his fighting career, showcasing effective grappling skills in the octagon.
- •Flavio Alvaro is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt.
- •Jean Silva employs a technique known as the 'legendary choke.'
- •Alvaro has a history of 60 mixed martial arts fights.
- •The discussion highlights Silva's training methods.
- •Alvaro is responsible for the ground and cage work for Silva.
- 7:04 PMSherdog — Jean Silva’s coach reveals the tiny adjustment behind his ‘legendary choke’
"A Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt with 60 mixed martial arts fights on his résumé, many of them from the no-holds-barred era, Flavio “The Legendary” Alvaro is primarily responsible for the Fighting Nerds’ ground and cage work.
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