Fighter

Erick Silva

"The Tiger"

20-11-0★ 7bonuses Brazil

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Erick Silva holds a professional MMA record of 20-11-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 32 bouts on record. Erick Silva has won 20 fights: 4 by KO/TKO, 13 by submission, 3 by decision. Of 11 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Erick Silva lands 2.50 significant strikes per minute with 48% accuracy and averages 0.85 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: December 17, 2017. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'0"183 cm
Weight: 170 lbs77 kg
Reach: 74"188 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1984-06-21
Age: 42
Nationality: Brazil
Birthplace: Vila Velha, Espirito Santo Brazil

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (258 fighters)

Submission Threat

98 · top 3% in division

Punch power97

Kick power94

Punch speed60

Kick speed79

Accuracy56

Takedowns55

Ground striking88

Submissions98

Chin84

Body strength62

Cardio65

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 19-9-0 (1 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.50per min

48% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.18per min

49% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.85per 15 min

35% success

Takedowns stuffed56%

Submission attempts1.4per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Erick Silva has won 7 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $350,000.

★ FOTN ×3★ POTN ×2★ SOTN ×2

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Erick Silva earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Paul Daley
Bellator 223· Jun 22, 2019· Welterweight· 20-10 vs 40-17-2
UD
LOSS
vs Yaroslav Amosov
Bellator 216· Feb 16, 2019· Welterweight· 20-9 vs 20-0
UD
WIN
vs Nick Barnes
LFA 45: Silva vs. Barnes· Jul 20, 2018· Welterweight· 19-9 vs 12-3
SUB
R1 · 4:43
LOSS
vs Jordan Mein
UFCUFC Fight Night: Lawler vs Dos Anjos· Dec 17, 2017· Welterweight· 19-8 vs 29-12
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Yancy Medeiros
UFCUFC 212: Aldo vs Holloway· Jun 3, 2017· Welterweight· 19-7 vs 9-4
TKO
R2 · 2:01
WIN
vs Luan Chagas
UFCUFC Fight Night: Cyborg vs Lansberg· Sep 25, 2016· Welterweight· 18-7 vs 14-1-1
SUB
R3 · 3:57
FOTN
LOSS
vs Nordine Taleb
UFCUFC 196: McGregor vs Diaz· Mar 5, 2016· Welterweight· 18-6 vs 11-3
TKO
R2 · 1:34
LOSS
vs Neil Magny
UFCUFC Fight Night: Holloway vs Oliveira· Aug 23, 2015· Welterweight· 18-5 vs 15-4
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Josh Koscheck
UFCUFC Fight Night: Maia vs LaFlare· Mar 21, 2015· Welterweight· 17-5 vs 17-9
SUB
R1 · 4:21
WIN
vs Mike Rhodes
UFCUFC Fight Night: Machida vs Dollaway· Dec 20, 2014· Welterweight· 16-5 vs 6-3
SUB
R1 · 1:15
POTN
LOSS
vs Matt Brown
UFCUFC Fight Night: Brown vs Silva· May 10, 2014· Welterweight· 16-4 vs 18-11
TKO
R3 · 2:11
FOTN
WIN
vs Takenori Sato
UFCUFC Fight Night: Machida vs Mousasi· Feb 15, 2014· Welterweight· 15-4 vs 17-8-7
TKO
R1 · 0:52
POTN
LOSS
vs Dong Hyun Kim
UFCUFC Fight Night: Maia vs Shields· Oct 9, 2013· Welterweight· 15-3 vs 17-2-1
TKO
R2 · 3:01
WIN
vs Jason High
UFCUFC on FUEL TV: Nogueira vs. Werdum· Jun 8, 2013· Welterweight· 14-3 vs 16-3
SUB
R1 · 1:11
SOTN
LOSS
vs Jon Fitch
UFCUFC 153: Silva vs Bonnar· Oct 13, 2012· Welterweight· 14-2 vs 24-4-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Charlie Brenneman
UFCUFC on FX: Johnson vs McCall· Jun 8, 2012· Welterweight· 13-2 vs 15-3
SUB
R1 · 4:33
SOTN
LOSS
vs Carlo Prater
UFCUFC 142: Aldo vs Mendes· Jan 14, 2012· Welterweight· 13-1 vs 29-10-1
DQ
R1 · 0:29
WIN
vs Luis Ramos
UFCUFC 134: Silva vs Okami· Aug 27, 2011· Welterweight· 12-1 vs 19-6
TKO
R1 · 0:40
WIN
vs Gil De Freitas
Jungle Fight· Oct 30, 2010· 10-1 vs 12-2
SUB
WIN
vs Francisco Ayon
Jungle Fight· Oct 30, 2010· 10-1 vs 3-2
SUB
WIN
vs Jose De ribamar machado gomes
Jungle Fight· Jul 31, 2010· 9-1 vs 26-4-1
TKO
NC
vs Henrique Oliveira
Jungle Fight· Feb 27, 2010· 9-1 vs 5-3
NC
R2 · 3:57
WIN
vs Jorge Luis Bezerra
Jungle Fight· Sep 19, 2009· 8-1 vs 7-4
DEC
WIN
vs Carlos Villamor
Jungle Fight· May 9, 2009· 7-1 vs 1-0
SUB
WIN
vs Igor Fernandes
Jungle Fight· Sep 13, 2008· 6-1 vs 4-1
DEC
WIN
vs Carlos Eduardo
Jungle Fight· May 31, 2008· 5-1 vs 1-4
SUB
WIN
vs Fabio Issa
Brazil Regional· Aug 4, 2007· 4-1 vs 2-2
DEC
LOSS
vs Mario Neto
Brazil Regional· Dec 10, 2006· 4-0 vs 0-0
DEC
WIN
vs Leandro Zumbi
Espirito Santo Regional· Nov 24, 2006· 3-0 vs 0-0
SUB
WIN
vs Henrique Lango
Espirito Santo Regional· Aug 12, 2006· 2-0 vs 3-2-1
SUB
WIN
vs Julian Soares
Espirito Santo Regional· Jan 7, 2006· 1-0 vs 0-2-2
TKO
WIN
vs TBA
Espirito Santo Regional· Jun 3, 2005· 0-0
SUB

Career history data via Tapology.

Official UFC Ranking

Erick Silva's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #14 Welterweight
First ranked: Mar 17, 2014
Times ranked: 18

Welterweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1731▼8
Peak: 1794Jun 8, 2013
Rated fights: 30

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Frequently asked questions

When does Erick Silva fight next?

Erick Silva has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Erick Silva's record?

Erick Silva's professional MMA record is 20-11-0.

Who is Erick Silva fighting next?

Erick Silva's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Erick Silva fight last?

Erick Silva most recently fought Jordan Mein at UFC Fight Night: Lawler vs Dos Anjos on Sunday, December 17, 2017, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Erick Silva fight in?

Erick Silva fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Erick Silva have?

Erick Silva has 4 wins by KO/TKO and 13 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Erick Silva won?

Erick Silva has won 7 UFC post-fight bonuses: 3× Fight of the Night, 2× Performance of the Night, 2× Submission of the Night.

How tall is Erick Silva?

Erick Silva is 6'0" (183 cm) tall.

How much does Erick Silva weigh?

Erick Silva weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is Erick Silva's reach?

Erick Silva has a reach of 74" (188 cm).

How old is Erick Silva?

Erick Silva is 42 years old (born Jun 21, 1984).

Where is Erick Silva from?

Erick Silva is from Brazil.

CAREER SUMMARY