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"The Tiger"
Erick Silva
Welterweight Division • 19-9-0 (W-L-D)
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Erik Koch
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 23: (L-R) Godofredo Pepey of Brazil kicks Darren Elkins in their featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the United Center on July 23, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
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3 years ago

UFC Minute: Brasilia Fight of the Night Contenders

UFC Minute host Lisa Foiles previews some potential Fight of the Night candidates from Fight Night Brasilia.
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 01: Antonio 'Bigfoot' Silva of Brazil celebrates his victory over Soa Palelei of Australia in their heavyweight bout during the UFC 190 event inside HSBC Arena on August 1, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Josh H
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3 years ago

UFC Minute: Under-the-Radar Fights in Brasilia

UFC Minute host Lisa Foiles previews some of the top under-the-radar fights to look out for at Fight Night Brasilia this Saturday.
NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 08: (L-R) Amanda Nunes of Brazil celebrates after defeating Sara McMann in their women's bantamweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Bridgestone Arena on August 8, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuff
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4 years ago

UFC Minute: Under-the-radar fights to watch at UFC 196

This Saturday's UFC 196 isn't just about Conor McGregor vs Nate Diaz and Holly Holm vs Miesha Tate. Here's a look at other great fights on card, including Amanda Nunes-Valentina Shevchenko, Brandon Thatch-Siyar Bahadurzada and Erick Silva-Nordine Taleb.
Erick Silva vs Luis Ramos
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4 years ago

KO of the Week: Erick Silva vs. Luis Ramos

Erick Silva's UFC debut started with a bang when he knocked out Luis Ramos in the first round back in 2011. Don't miss Silva take on Nordine Taleb at UFC 196 on March 5 live from Las Vegas and on Pay-Per-View.
MANILA, PHILIPPINES - MAY 16: (L to R) Hyun Gyu Lim of South Korea and Neil Magny of the United States exchange punches in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Mall of Asia Arena on May 16, 2015 in Manila, Philippines. (Photo
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4 years ago

Fight Night Saskatoon: The Matchup - Magny vs. Silva

Erick Silva and Neil Magny each break down why they will be victorious inside The Octagon this weekend as they face one another in the co-main at UFC Fight Night Saskatoon on FOX Sports 1.
GOIANIA, BRAZIL - MAY 29: Welterweight fighter Erick Silva of Brazil interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at Goiania Arena on May 29, 2015 in Goiania, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Im
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4 years ago

Fight Night Saskatoon: First Person - Erick Silva

Go outside the Octagon with Erick Silva as he goes to his private refuge in Rio de Janeiro to disconnect before his Fight Night Saskatoon battle with Neil Magny in Saskatoon, Canada
Erick Silva & Luis Ramos
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4 years ago

KO of the Week: Erick Silva vs Luis Ramos

Erick Silva has been a longtime favorite of Brazilian fight fans but Luis Ramos is no stranger to competition, Silva demonstrates his finishing ability by earning the TKO win over Ramos. Next watch Erick Silva battle Neil Magny at Fight Night Saskatoon.
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5 years ago

UFC International Fight Week Returns to Vegas

UFC International Fight week returns to Las Vegas July 7-12 for another stellar week of events including parties, concerts, signings, the Fan Expo, and all things UFC.
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - MARCH 21: Demian Maia of Brazil celebrates after defeating Ryan LaFlare of the United States in their welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at Maracanazinho Gymnasium on March 21, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by B
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5 years ago

Fight Night Rio: Demian Maia & Erick Silva Backstage Interview

Erick Silva & Demian Maia talk about their performances & more in a backstage interview at Fight Night Rio.
BARUERI, BRAZIL - DECEMBER 19: (L-R) Opponents Erick Silva of Brazil and Mike Rhodes of the United States face off during the UFC weigh-in event inside the Ginasio Jose Correa on December 19, 2014 in Barueri, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa
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5 years ago

Submission of the Week: Erick Silva vs. Mike Rhodes

As one of the most exciting fighters in the UFC, Erick Silva quickly shows off his submission skills against Mike Rhodes in the first round, earning himself another submission victory.
SUNRISE, FL - JUNE 08: (R-L) Erick Silva kicks Charlie Brenneman in a Welterweight bout during the UFC on FX 3 event at Bank Atlantic Center on June 8, 2012 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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5 years ago

Submission of the Week: Erick Silva vs. Charlie Brenneman

Erick Silva displayed his submission skills at UFC on FX: Johnson vs. McCall when he finished Charlie Brenneman with a rear naked choke. Silva is back inside the Octagon against Mike Rhodes at Fight Night Barueri.
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20: (R-L) Matt Brown attempts to submit Jordan Mein in their welterweight bout during the UFC on FOX event during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zu
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6 years ago

Fight Night Cincinnati: Brown vs Silva Preview

UFC commentator and MMA expert Joe Rogan explains how the ferocious nature of opponents Erick Silva and Matt Brown will lead to nothing but excitement in the Octagon come Saturday at Fight Night Cincinnati.

Stats

Striking accuracy 49% 49%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
265
Sig. Strikes Attempted
544
Grappling accuracy 35% 35%

Grappling accuracy

Takedowns Landed
6
Takedowns Attempted
17
2.50
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
4.18
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
0.85
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
1.41
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
50
%
Sig. Str. Defense
57
%
Takedown Defense
0.42
Knockdown Ratio
07:04
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
170 (64%)
Clinch
33 (12%)
Ground
62 (23%)

Sig. Str. by target

55% 146 Head 29% 77 Body 16% 42 Leg

Win By Way

KO/TKO
0 (0 %)
DEC
0 (0 %)
SUB
0 (0 %)

Event Results

  • Win

    Mein vs Silva

    Round
    3
    Time
    05:00
    Method
    DEC
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  • Win

    Silva vs Chagas

    Round
    3
    Time
    03:56
    Method
    SUB
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Biography

Status
Active
Hometown
Vila Velha, Brazil
Height
72.00
Weight
170.00
Octagon Debut
Aug. 27, 2011
Reach
74.00
Leg reach
41.00
Erik Koch
Welterweight Division • 15-6-0 (W-L-D)