Joaquim Silva (fighter)

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Joaquim Silva
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BornJoaquim Antônio Magalhães da Silva
(1989-02-05) February 5, 1989 (age 35)
Anápolis, Goiás, Brazil
Other namesNetto BJJ
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) [1]
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Lightweight
Reach69 in (175 cm) [1]
Style Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Curitiba, Brazil
TeamEvolução Thai
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [1]
Black kruang in Muay Thai [1]
Years active2010–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total18
Wins13
By knockout7
By submission3
By decision3
Losses5
By knockout3
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Joaquim Silva (born February 5, 1989) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who currently competes in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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Background

Silva began training in various forms of martial arts as a youngster. He then starting training in Muay Thai, boxing and jiu-jitsu as a teenager before transitioning to mixed martial arts in 2009.

Mixed martial arts career

Silva made his professional mixed martial arts debut in October 2010. He compiled an undefeated record of 7-0, competing for various regional promotions in Brazil before trying out for The Ultimate Fighter in early 2014.

The Ultimate Fighter

In March 2015, it was announced that Silva was one of the fighters selected to be on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4. [2]

In his first fight on the show, Silva faced Carlos Costa. He won the fight via TKO in the third round. [3]

In the quarterfinals, Silva faced off against Erick da Silva. He won the fight via unanimous decision. [4]

In the semifinals, Silva faced Glaico França. He lost via submission in the first round. [5]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Silva made his official debut for the promotion on September 5, 2015, at UFC 191 where he faced fellow castmate Nazareno Malegarie. [6] He won the fight via split decision. [7]

Luque next faced Andrew Holbrook on July 8, 2016, at The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale. [8] He won the fight by knockout in the first round. [9]

Silva was expected to face promotional newcomer Gregor Gillespie on September 24, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 95. [10] However, Silva pulled out of the fight citing injury and was replaced by former opponent Glaico França. [11]

Silva was expected to face Mairbek Taisumov on May 28, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 109. However, Taisumov pulled out due to injury and was replaced by Reza Madadi. [12] Silva won the fight via split decision. [13]

Silva faced Vinc Pichel on January 27, 2018, at UFC on Fox: Jacaré vs. Brunson 2. [14] He lost the fight by unanimous decision. [15]

Silva faced Jared Gordon on December 15, 2018, at UFC on Fox 31. [16] He won the fight via technical knockout in round three. [17] This win earned him the Fight of the Night award. [18]

Silva faced Nasrat Haqparast on August 3, 2019, at UFC on ESPN 5. [19] He lost the fight via knockout in the second round. [20]

Silva faced Ricky Glenn on June 19, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 25. [21] He lost the bout via knockout just 37 seconds into the first round. [22]

Silva faced Jesse Ronson, replacing injured Vinc Pichel, on October 1, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 211. [23] He won the bout in the second round, dropping Ronson with a flying knee and then finishing him with ground and pound. [24] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award. [25]

Silva faced Arman Tsarukyan on June 17, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 47. [26] He lost the bout via TKO in the third round. [27]

Silva faced Clay Guida on December 2, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 52. [28] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [29]

Silva faced Drakkar Klose on May 3, 2024, at UFC 301. [30] He lost the fight by unanimous decision. [31]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
18 matches13 wins5 losses
By knockout73
By submission30
By decision32
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss13–5 Drakkar Klose Decision (unanimous) UFC 301 May 4, 202435:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win13–4 Clay Guida Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan December 2, 202335:00 Austin, Texas, United States
Loss12–4 Arman Tsarukyan TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Vettori vs. Cannonier June 17, 202333:25 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win12–3 Jesse Ronson TKO (knee and punches) UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Yan October 1, 202223:08 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Loss11–3 Ricky Glenn KO (punches) UFC on ESPN: The Korean Zombie vs. Ige June 19, 202110:37 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss11–2 Nasrat Haqparast KO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Covington vs. Lawler August 3, 201920:36 Newark, New Jersey, United States
Win11–1 Jared Gordon KO (punches) UFC on Fox: Lee vs. Iaquinta 2 December 15, 201832:39 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United StatesFight of the Night.
Loss10–1 Vinc Pichel Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Jacaré vs. Brunson 2 January 27, 201835:00 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Win10–0 Reza Madadi Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Teixeira May 28, 201735:00 Stockholm, Sweden
Win9–0 Andrew Holbrook KO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia Finale July 8, 201610:34 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win8–0 Nazareno Malegarie Decision (split) UFC 191 September 5, 201535:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesLightweight debut.
Win7–0Leandro VasconcelosTKO (punches)The Hill Fighters 3September 20, 201410:06 Bento Gonçalves, Brazil
Win6–0Victor RizzoSubmission (armbar)Reto de Campeones 1February 14, 201414:57 Mexico City, Mexico
Win5–0Fabio Lima FerreiraTKO (punches)Shooto Brazil 44November 14, 201314:45 Goiânia, Brazil
Win4–0Juilo Cezar AlvesSubmission (armbar)High Fight Rock 3June 15, 201313:15 Anápolis, Brazil
Win3–0Adalton FernandesKO (punch)Budokukai Martial Arts TournamentSeptember 29, 201210:30 Palmas, Brazil
Win2–0Lucas BladeSubmission (rear-naked choke)Anapolis Fight ChampionshipMay 19, 201213:58 Anápolis, Brazil
Win1–0Alan LimaTKO (punches)Hot Fight: Vale TudoOctober 15, 201014:10 Ipameri, Brazil

Mixed martial arts exhibition record

Professional record breakdown
3 matches2 wins1 loss
By knockout10
By submission01
By decision10
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss2–1Glaico FrançaSubmission (rear-naked choke) The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4 June 15, 2015 (airdate)12:48 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4 Semifinals round
Win2–0Erick da SilvaDecision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4 May 26, 2015 (airdate)35:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4 Quarterfinals round
Win1–0Carlos CostaTKO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4 April 14, 2015 (airdate)31:47 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4 Entry round

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