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Women's Flyweight Division

Active

"Killer"

Karine Silva

Women's Flyweight Division

15-4-0 (W-L-D)

6

Fight Win Streak

9

Wins by Knockout

6

Wins by Submission

Karine Silva

athlete record

Event Results

Info

Learn more about Karine Silva's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Active
Place of Birth
Dourados, Brazil
Trains at
Gile Ribeiro - Curitiba, Brazil
Fighting style
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Age
29
Height
65.00
Weight
125.00
Octagon Debut
Jun. 04, 2022
Reach
67.00
Leg reach
37.00

Fighter Facts 

  • Pro since 2013
     
  • Nine wins by KO, five by submission (Heel hook, RNC, triangle, armbar, guillotine)
     
  • On five-fight winning streak
     
  • 10 first-round finishes
     
  • Faced UFC vet Maryna Moroz in November 2014 (Lsub1)
     
  • Origin of nickname: “Because I am always aggressive.”

UFC History: 
UFC Fight Night (6/4/22) Silva submitted Poliana Botelho via D’Arce choke at 4:55 of the first round

DWCS 5
Episode nine
(10/26/21) Silva submitted Yan Qihui via guillotine choke at 1:44 of the second round

Q&A
When and why did you start training for fighting?
So I could have a better quality of life.
Do you have any heroes? The people that work with me every day to help my dreams come true.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Being able to see so much hard work paying off. A dream coming true and my life changing forever.
What was your job before you started fighting? Saleswoman
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? #1 Ranked Flyweight and Bantamweight and Pound-for-Pound in Brazil by the website MMAPremium
Ranks in any martial arts styles: BJJ purple belt
Favorite grappling technique: Armbar