Fighter

Joaquim Silva

"Netto BJJ"

14-5-0★ 2bonuses Brazil

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Grappling 1-0

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Joaquim Silva holds a professional MMA record of 14-5-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 22 bouts on record. Joaquim Silva has won 16 fights: 8 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission, 5 by decision. Of 6 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Joaquim Silva lands 3.43 significant strikes per minute with 43% accuracy and averages 0.34 takedowns per 15 minutes. Joaquim Silva also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Most recent fight: September 13, 2025. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'8"173 cm
Weight: 155 lbs70 kg
Reach: 69"175 cm
Stance: Southpaw
DOB: 1989-02-05
Age: 37
Nationality: Brazil
Birthplace: Anapolis, Goias, Brazil

Fight DNA

Striking Technician

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (302 fighters)

Punch power96

Kick power95

Punch speed96

Kick speed95

Accuracy90

Takedowns47

Ground striking59

Submissions84

Chin89

Body strength88

Cardio84

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

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 14-6-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.43per min

43% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.17per min

53% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.34per 15 min

50% success

Takedowns stuffed70%

Submission attempts0.8per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Joaquim Silva has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $100,000.

★ FOTN ×1★ POTN ×1

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 Joaquim Silva earns per fight.

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Career history

WIN
vs Claudio Puelles
UFCNoche UFC: Lopes vs Silva· Sep 13, 2025· Lightweight· 13-5 vs 12-4
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Drakkar Klose
UFCUFC 301: Pantoja vs Erceg· May 4, 2024· Lightweight· 13-4 vs 14-2-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Clay Guida
UFCUFC Fight Night: Dariush vs Tsarukyan· Dec 2, 2023· Lightweight· 12-4 vs 38-23
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Arman Tsarukyan
UFCUFC Fight Night: Vettori vs Cannonier· Jun 17, 2023· Lightweight· 12-3 vs 19-3
TKO
R3 · 3:25
WIN
vs Jesse Ronson
UFCUFC Fight Night: Dern vs Yan· Oct 1, 2022· Lightweight· 11-3 vs 21-11
TKO
R2 · 3:08
POTN
LOSS
vs Ricky Glenn
UFCUFC Fight Night: The Korean Zombie vs Ige· Jun 19, 2021· Lightweight· 11-2 vs 21-6-1
TKO
R1 · 0:37
LOSS
vs Nasrat Haqparast
UFCUFC Fight Night: Covington vs Lawler· Aug 3, 2019· Lightweight· 11-1 vs 10-2
TKO
R2 · 0:36
WIN
vs Jared Gordon
UFCUFC Fight Night: Lee vs Iaquinta 2· Dec 16, 2018· Lightweight· 10-1 vs 14-2
TKO
R3 · 2:39
FOTN
LOSS
vs Vinc Pichel
UFCUFC Fight Night: Jacare vs Brunson 2· Jan 28, 2018· Lightweight· 10-0 vs 10-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Reza Madadi
UFCUFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs Teixeira· May 28, 2017· Lightweight· 9-0 vs 14-5
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Andrew Holbrook
UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia Finale· Jul 8, 2016· Lightweight· 8-0 vs 11-0
TKO
R1 · 0:34
WIN
vs Nazareno Malegarie
UFCUFC 191: Johnson vs Dodson 2· Sep 5, 2015· Lightweight· 7-0 vs 27-3
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Glaico Franca
The Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 4· Mar 6, 2015· Lightweight· 9-0
SUB
R1 · 2:48
WIN
vs Erick da Silva
The Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 4· Feb 24, 2015· Lightweight· 8-0
UD
WIN
vs Carlos Alexandre da costa
The Ultimate Fighter Brazil Season 4· Feb 2, 2015· Lightweight· 7-0
TKO
R3 · 4:47
WIN
vs Leandro Vasconcelos
The Hill Fighters 3· Sep 20, 2014· Welterweight· 6-0 vs 4-3
TKO
R1 · 0:06
WIN
vs Victor Manuel Rizzo
RDC 1· Feb 14, 2014· Welterweight· 5-0 vs 0-2
SUB
R1 · 2:57
WIN
vs Fabio Lima
Shooto Brasil 44· Nov 14, 2013· Welterweight· 4-0 vs 11-6
TKO
R1 · 4:45
WIN
vs Julio Cesar Alves
Goias Regional· Jun 15, 2013· 3-0 vs 10-7
SUB
WIN
vs TBA
Tocantins Regional· Sep 29, 2012· 2-0
TKO
WIN
vs Lucas Felipe
Goias Regional· May 19, 2012· 1-0 vs 0-0
SUB
WIN
vs Alan Lima
Brazil Regional· Oct 15, 2010· 0-0 vs 0-0
TKO

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1631▲6
Peak: 1756Dec 16, 2018
Rated fights: 21

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Frequently asked questions

When does Joaquim Silva fight next?

Joaquim Silva has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Joaquim Silva's record?

Joaquim Silva's professional MMA record is 14-5-0.

Who is Joaquim Silva fighting next?

Joaquim Silva's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Joaquim Silva fight last?

Joaquim Silva most recently fought Claudio Puelles at Noche UFC: Lopes vs Silva on Saturday, September 13, 2025, WIN (Split Decision).

What weight class does Joaquim Silva fight in?

Joaquim Silva fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Joaquim Silva have?

Joaquim Silva has 8 wins by KO/TKO and 3 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Joaquim Silva won?

Joaquim Silva has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 1× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Joaquim Silva?

Joaquim Silva is 5'8" (173 cm) tall.

How much does Joaquim Silva weigh?

Joaquim Silva weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Joaquim Silva's reach?

Joaquim Silva has a reach of 69" (175 cm).

How old is Joaquim Silva?

Joaquim Silva is 37 years old (born Feb 5, 1989).

Where is Joaquim Silva from?

Joaquim Silva is from Brazil.

CAREER SUMMARY