Joaquim Silva • Stats, Record and Fight History

BIO

FIGHTS

STATS

UFC HISTORY & CAREER

• Noche UFC(9/13/25) Silva won a three round split decision over Claudio Puelles
• UFC 301(5/4/24) Silva lost a three round unanimous decision to Drakkar Klose
• UFC on ESPN(12/2/23) Silva won a three round unanimous decision over Clay Guida
• 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

IMPORTANT FACTS

Team Shogun on TUF Brazil 4

Pro since 2010

Seven wins by KO, three by submission (RNC, 2 armbar) – has finished all but four of his wins, with eight finishes coming in the first round

Has won four of his last eight

Q & A

Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?

Q: What ranks and titles have you held?

ANSWER: State Muay Thai champion, Center east national JJ Champion at purple and brown belts

Q: Do you have any heroes?

ANSWER: Jesus ChristWhat does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?It’s a dream come true

Q: Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?

ANSWER: 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

Q: What was your job before you started fighting?

ANSWER: I was in the Brazilian Air Force before moving full-time into MMA

Q: Specific accomplishments in pro competition?

ANSWER: I have a six-second KO; it might be one of the quickest ever here in Brazil

Q: If any, list ranks in any martial arts styles:

ANSWER: BJJ black belt, Muay Thai Black kruang (Brazilians have ranks for Muay Thai)Favorite grappling technique:Rear naked chokeFavorite Striking technique:Overhand punch