Joaquim Silva (fighter)


Joaquim Silva is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He currently competes in the lightweight division.

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.
In his first fight on the show, Silva faced Carlos Costa. He won the fight via TKO in the third round.
In the quarterfinals, Silva faced off against Erick da Silva. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
In the semifinals, Silva faced Glaico França. He lost via submission in the first round.

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. He won the fight via split decision.
Luque next faced Andrew Holbrook on July 8, 2016 at. He won the fight by knockout in the first round.
Silva was expected to face promotional newcomer Gregor Gillespie on September 24, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 95. However, Silva pulled out of the fight citing injury and was replaced by former opponent Glaico França.
Silva was faced Mairbek Taisumov but he got injured and replaced by Reza Madadi on May 28, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 109. He won the fight by split decision.
Silva faced Vinc Pichel on January 27, 2018 at. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.
Silva faced Jared Gordon on December 15, 2018 at UFC on Fox 31. He won the fight via technical knockout in round three. This win earned him the Fight of the Night award.
Silva faced Nasrat Haqparast on August 3, 2019 at UFC on ESPN 5. He lost the fight via knockout in the second round.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts exhibition record