Last fight
UFC FIGHT NIGHT


6
Wins by Knockout
4
Wins by Submission
4
First Round Finishes
UFC on ESPN (12/14/24) Silva was stopped by Manel Kape via strikes at 1:57 of the third round
UFC on ESPN (7/20/24) Silva stopped Cody Durden via strikes at 2:58 of the second round
UFC Fight Night (3/11/23) Silva submitted Tyson Nam via rear naked choke at 1:23 of the second round
UFC Fight Night (5/22/21) Silva knocked out Victor Rodriguez at 1:00 of the first round
UFC on ESPN (3/20/21) Silva stopped JP Buys via strikes at 2:56 of the second round
UFC Fight Night (10/11/20) Silva lost a three round unanimous decision to Tagir Ulanbekov
UFC Fight Night (3/14/20) Silva lost a three round unanimous decision to David Dvorak
UFC 243 (10/5/19) Silva’s loss to Khalid Taha was overturned to a no contest after Taha failed a post-fight drug test
The Ultimate Fighter Brazil, Season 4
On episode five (quarterfinals), Silva was submitted by Dileno Lopes via guillotine choke in the first round
On episode one, Silva defeated Gustavo Sedorio via TKO (injury) in the first round
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started fighting when I was 19, but since I was very young, I have always liked fights and martial arts. It has been a way for me to deal with my fighting soul and to become a winner.
What professional titles have you held? WFF
Any accomplishments in amateur combat sports? 1 fight
Any belts/ranks in grappling disciplines? BJJ black belt
What has been your toughest fight to date and why? My debut in the UFC because I was in one division up and I was injured. I was in Brazil, so I traveled to Australia to fight in one of the biggest UFC events
Who is your favorite fighter and why? Rodrigo Minotauro was someone I grew up watching fighting. He never gave up and was very kind; he helped a lot of people and that inspired me.
What was your job before you started fighting? Before I started working as a fighter, I used to work in a market doing whatever was needed. I had several small jobs before I could make a living as a fighter.
Personal Life/Background: I love nature and beaches. And I'm very attached to my family who is in Brazil. I love traveling.