Ultimate Fighting Calendar
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 1: 2023 Regular Season
Light Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Joshua Silveira
United StatesJoshua Silveira
“Coninha”
15-5-0
RESULT

Joshua Silveira def. Sam Kei (Submission)

Submission · Round 1 · 2:46
Sam Kei
TongaSam Kei
“K9”
8-9-0
Saturday, April 1, 2023
The Theater at Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas, United States

Joshua Silveira defeated Sam Kei by Submission in round 1 (2:46) in the Light Heavyweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 1: 2023 Regular Season, held Saturday, April 1, 2023 at The Theater at Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Joshua Silveira vs Sam Kei?

Joshua Silveira defeated Sam Kei by Submission in round 1 (2:46) in the Light Heavyweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 1: 2023 Regular Season, held Saturday, April 1, 2023 at The Theater at Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas.

Referee
Kerry Hatley
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Joshua Silveira 64%36% Sam Kei

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

15-5-0
Record
8-9-0
1551
Elo rating
1453
1
Win Streak
0
33
Age
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6'1"
185 cm
Height
6'2"
188 cm
75"
191 cm
Reach
75"
191 cm
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Light Heavyweight
Weight Class
Light Heavyweight
United States
Nationality
Tonga

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