Last fight
UFC Fight Night
Win
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Stats & Records
7
Wins by Knockout
3
Wins by Submission
8
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 319
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 792
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- Takedowns Attempted
- 2
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
Anápolis, Brazil
Trains at
American Top Team
Fighting style
Jiu-Jitsu
Age
34
Height
68.00
Weight
155.50
Octagon Debut
Jul. 09, 2016
Reach
69.00
Leg reach
39.00
- Team Shogun on TUF Brazil 4
- Pro since 2010
- Seven wins by KO, three by submission (RNC, 2 armbar) – has finished all but two of his wins, with eight finishes coming in the first round
- Has won two of his last five
UFC on ESPN (6/17/23) Silva was stopped by Arman Tsarukyan via strikes at 3:25 of the third round
UFC Fight Night (10/1/22) Silva stopped Jesse Ronson via strikes at 3:02 of the second round
UFC on ESPN (6/19/21) Silva was knocked out by Ricky Glenn at :37 of the first round
UFC on ESPN (8/3/19) Silva was knocked out by Nasrat Haqparast at :36 of the second round
UFC on FOX (12/15/18) Silva knocked out Jared Gordon at 2:39 of the third round
UFC on FOX (1/27/18) Silva lost a three round unanimous decision to Vinc Pichel
UFC Fight Night (5/28/17) Silva won a three round split decision over Reza Madadi
TUF 23 Finale (7/8/16) Silva knocked out Andrew Holbrook at :34 of the first round
UFC 191 (9/5/15) Silva won a three round split decision over Nazareno Malegarie
The Ultimate Fighter, BRAZIL 4
On episode 11 (semifinals), Silva was submitted by Glaico Franca via rear naked choke in the first round
On episode eight (quarterfinals), Silva won a three round decision over Erick “Indio Brabo” da Silva
On episode one, Silva stopped Carlos Costa via strikes in the third round
When and why did you start training for fighting? I saw a UFC video with Royce (Gracie) back in my hometown and I knew I had to give it a try.
What ranks and titles have you held? State Muay Thai champion, Center east national JJ Champion at purple and brown belts.
Do you have any heroes? Jesus Christ
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s a dream come true.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I studied physical education for a few years but couldn’t do it with my training schedule so I had to drop out. I was missing about three semesters for graduation.
What was your job before you started fighting? I was in the Brazilian Air Force before moving full-time into MMA.
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? I have a six-second KO; it might be one of the quickest ever here in Brazil.
If any, list ranks in any martial arts styles: BJJ black belt, Muay Thai Black kruang (Brazilians have ranks for Muay Thai)
Favorite grappling technique: Rear naked choke
Favorite Striking technique: Overhand punch
