Joaquim_Silva_(fighter)
Joaquim Silva (fighter)
Brazilian mixed martial artist
Joaquim Silva (born February 5, 1989) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who currently competes in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
| Joaquim Silva | |
|---|---|
| Born | Joaquim Antônio Magalhães da Silva (1989-02-05) February 5, 1989 (age 35) Anápolis, Goiás, Brazil |
| Other names | Netto BJJ |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[1] |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) |
| Division | Lightweight |
| Reach | 69 in (175 cm)[1] |
| Style | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Curitiba, Brazil |
| Team | Evolução Thai |
| Rank | Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[1] Black kruang in Muay Thai[1] |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 18 |
| Wins | 13 |
| By knockout | 7 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 5 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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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.
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]
Mixed martial arts
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (One time) vs.Jared Gordon[18]
- Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Jesse Ronson[25]
| 18 matches | 13 wins | 5 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 3 |
| By submission | 3 | 0 |
| By decision | 3 | 2 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 13–5 | Drakkar Klose | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 301 | May 4, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 13–4 | Clay Guida | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan | December 2, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Austin, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 12–4 | Arman Tsarukyan | TKO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: Vettori vs. Cannonier | June 17, 2023 | 3 | 3:25 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 12–3 | Jesse Ronson | TKO (knee and punches) | UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Yan | October 1, 2022 | 2 | 3:08 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Loss | 11–3 | Ricky Glenn | KO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: The Korean Zombie vs. Ige | June 19, 2021 | 1 | 0:37 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 11–2 | Nasrat Haqparast | KO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: Covington vs. Lawler | August 3, 2019 | 2 | 0:36 | Newark, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 11–1 | Jared Gordon | KO (punches) | UFC on Fox: Lee vs. Iaquinta 2 | December 15, 2018 | 3 | 2:39 | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | Fight of the Night. |
| Loss | 10–1 | Vinc Pichel | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Jacaré vs. Brunson 2 | January 27, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States | |
| Win | 10–0 | Reza Madadi | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Teixeira | May 28, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Stockholm, Sweden | |
| Win | 9–0 | Andrew Holbrook | KO (punches) | The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia Finale | July 8, 2016 | 1 | 0:34 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 8–0 | Nazareno Malegarie | Decision (split) | UFC 191 | September 5, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Lightweight debut. |
| Win | 7–0 | Leandro Vasconcelos | TKO (punches) | The Hill Fighters 3 | September 20, 2014 | 1 | 0:06 | Bento Gonçalves, Brazil | |
| Win | 6–0 | Victor Rizzo | Submission (armbar) | Reto de Campeones 1 | February 14, 2014 | 1 | 4:57 | Mexico City, Mexico | |
| Win | 5–0 | Fabio Lima Ferreira | TKO (punches) | Shooto Brazil 44 | November 14, 2013 | 1 | 4:45 | Goiânia, Brazil | |
| Win | 4–0 | Juilo Cezar Alves | Submission (armbar) | High Fight Rock 3 | June 15, 2013 | 1 | 3:15 | Anápolis, Brazil | |
| Win | 3–0 | Adalton Fernandes | KO (punch) | Budokukai Martial Arts Tournament | September 29, 2012 | 1 | 0:30 | Palmas, Brazil | |
| Win | 2–0 | Lucas Blade | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Anapolis Fight Championship | May 19, 2012 | 1 | 3:58 | Anápolis, Brazil | |
| Win | 1–0 | Alan Lima | TKO (punches) | Hot Fight: Vale Tudo | October 15, 2010 | 1 | 4:10 | Ipameri, Brazil |
| 3 matches | 2 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 1 | 0 |
| By submission | 0 | 1 |
| By decision | 1 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 2–1 | Glaico França | Submission (rear-naked choke) | The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4 | June 15, 2015 (airdate) | 1 | 2:48 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4 Semifinals round |
| Win | 2–0 | Erick da Silva | Decision (unanimous) | The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4 | May 26, 2015 (airdate) | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4 Quarterfinals round |
| Win | 1–0 | Carlos Costa | TKO (punches) | The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4 | April 14, 2015 (airdate) | 3 | 1:47 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4 Entry round |
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