Karine Silva

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Karine Silva
BornKarine Silva de Almeida
(1993-12-02) December 2, 1993 (age 31)
Dourados, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
Other namesKiller
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Weight125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb)
Division Flyweight
Reach67 in (170 cm) [1]
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
TeamGile Ribeiro Team
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [2]
Years active2013–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total23
Wins18
By knockout9
By submission8
By decision1
Losses5
By knockout1
By submission2
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Karine Silva de Almeida (born December 2, 1993) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist who competes in the women's Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of December 17, 2024, she is #13 in the UFC women's flyweight rankings. [3]

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Background

With minimal financial resources, Silva took the daring step of leaving her job to move into a martial arts academy. Despite lacking support from her family, both morally and financially, she persevered. Working odd jobs, from security guard to masseuse and receptionist, she hustled to sustain herself while immersing herself in martial arts training. [4]

Silva's venture into the world of combat sports began with "Chinese boxing", eventually transitioning to mixed martial arts. At 19, she made her professional debut, although she hadn't initially planned on pursuing a career in the sport. Driven by her newfound passion, she abandoned school, family, and job to fully commit to her training. Her journey took a significant turn when she joined a team that offered comprehensive training in various disciplines like luta livre, wrestling, MMA, and muay Thai. [4]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Silva's early career had primarily unfolded in Brazil, except for an ill-fated venture to Russia. During her early years, she dominated under the Aspera Fighting Championship banner, capturing six wins and headlining AFC 20 with a first-round armbar victory over Leticia Oliveira Ribeiro. Her only loss came against fellow future UFC fighter Maryna Moroz at XFC International 7 on November 1, 2014, being submitted via armbar in the first round. She would go on to win her next 4 bouts via stoppage, however, her international debut ended in defeat, as Marina Mokhnatkina submitted her with a kneebar at Fight Nights Global 81: Matmuratov vs. Ignatiev in December 2017. [5]

She would go on to lose her next bout via unanimous decision to Dione Barbosa after a two year layoff, Silve started building momentum by dropping down back to flyweight and knocking out Vitoria Ferreira in August 2019. Silva embarked on a five-fight winning streak that positioned her for her shot at making the UFC. [5]

Her chance came against Qihui Yan on Dana White's Contender Series 45, where she displayed her defensive prowess in the first round by thwarting Yan's attempts and even landing shots from the bottom. In the second round, Silva turned the tide with offensive aggression. She capitalized on an opportunity, executing a flawless guillotine choke that compelled Yan to tap, sealing her victory at 1:44 into Round 2. [6]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Silva made her promotional debut against Poliana Botelho on June 4, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 207. [7] She won the fight via a brabo choke in round one. [8] This win earned her the Performance of the Night award. [9]

In her sophomore performance, Silva faced Invicta Champion Ketlen Souza on June 3, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 46. [10] She won the fight by kneebar submission in the first round. [11]

Silva rematched Maryna Moroz on August 19, 2023, at UFC 292. [12] She won the fight via a guillotine choke submission in the first round. [13]

Silva faced Ariane Lipski on April 27, 2024 at UFC on ESPN 55. [14] She won the fight by unanimous decision. [15]

Silva faced Viviane Araújo on November 16, 2024 at UFC 309. [16] She lost the fight by unanimous decision. [17]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
23 matches18 wins5 losses
By knockout91
By submission82
By decision12
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss18–5 Viviane Araújo Decision (unanimous) UFC 309 November 16, 202435:00 New York City, New York, United States
Win18–4 Ariane Lipski Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Nicolau vs. Perez April 27, 202435:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win17–4 Maryna Moroz Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 292 August 19, 202314:59 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Win16–4 Ketlen Souza Submission (kneebar) UFC on ESPN: Kara-France vs. Albazi June 3, 202311:45 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win15–4 Poliana Botelho Submission (brabo choke) UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Rozenstruik June 4, 202214:55 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Win14–4Qihui YanSubmission (guillotine choke) Dana White's Contender Series 45 October 26, 202121:44 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win13–4Sidy RochaTKO (arm injury)SFT 22October 31, 202012:16 São Paulo, BrazilBantamweight bout.
Win12–4Simone da SilvaSubmission (heel hook)SFT 21February 29, 202013:07 São Paulo, BrazilCatchweight (130 lb) bout.
Win11–4Geovanna EduardaSubmission (rear-naked choke)Cidade da Luta 4October 26, 201912:00 Curitiba, Brazil
Win10–4Vitória FerreiraTKO (punches)Cidade da Luta 3August 18, 201913:24 Curitiba, BrazilReturn to Flyweight.
Loss9–4Dione BarbosaDecision (unanimous)Katana Fight 9May 4, 201935:00 Pinhais, Brazil
Loss9–3 Marina Mokhnatkina Submission (kneebar) Fight Nights Global 81 December 15, 201710:58 Omsk, RussiaBantamweight debut.
Win9–2Juliete de SouzaSubmission (triangle choke)Curitiba Top Fight 11July 1, 201731:38 Curitiba, BrazilFlyweight bout.
Win8–2Bruna RossoTKO (elbows)Aspera FC 25October 17, 201523:28 Curitibanos, Brazil
Win7–2Leticia RibeiroSubmission (armbar)Aspera FC 20June 6, 201514:24 Navegantes, BrazilFlyweight bout.
Win6–2Cynthia CândidoTKO (punches)Aspera FC 17April 4, 201512:58 Curitibanos, Brazil
Loss5–2 Maryna Moroz Submission (armbar) XFC International 7 November 1, 201413:27 São Paulo, BrazilXFCI Women's Strawweight Tournament Quarterfinals.
Win5–1Geisyele NascimentoTKO (punches)Aspera FC 8June 14, 201412:11 Paranaguá, Brazil
Win4–1Patricia MarquesTKO (punches)Aspera FC 7May 25, 201411:33 Itajai, BrazilStrawweight debut.
Win3–1Cintia NunesKO (head kick)Aspera FC 6May 3, 201410:32 Itapema, Brazil
Win2–1Helaine RibeiroKO (elbows)Victory Iron Girls 1March 15, 201414:03 Florianópolis, Brazil
Win1–1Marta SouzaTKO (punches)Curitiba Fight ProFebruary 22, 20142N/A Xaxim, Brazil
Loss0–1Elaine AlbuquerqueKO (punch)Sparta MMA 7June 15, 201332:33 Balneário Camboriú, BrazilFlyweight debut.

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