Natalia Silva, head-and-shoulders portrait

Natalia Silva

Women's Flyweight
Champion
Record Record: 21-5-1
Wins
21
Losses
5
Draws
1
5KO/TKO
7Sub
8Dec
1DQ
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Vitals

Height, reach, and career background.

Age
29
Height
5′4″1.63 m
Reach
65″165 cm
Weight class
Women's Flyweight
Nationality
Brazil
Team
Team Borracha
Active
2015-present

Record

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WinRecord after fight: 21-5-1DEC
Opponent: Wang Cong, their record after the fight: 10-2-0unanimousR5 5:00
UFC 332: Silva vs Wang
3 Oct 2026

Silva's varied striking and constant movement gave her the early lead, and she frustrated Wang through the first two rounds. Wang closed the gap as the fight moved into the championship rounds, but Silva kept landing and controlling the exchanges. Wang landed her best shots of the contest in the closing moments of the fifth, and the judges scored it 48-47, 48-47 and 49-46 for Silva.

Key moments

  • Her striking variety and movement controlled the first two rounds and gave her a cushion.
  • Wang found more success as the bout reached the championship rounds.
  • The judges' 48-47, 48-47 and 49-46 cards made Silva the fifth champion in the division's history.
WinRecord after fight: 20-5-1DEC
Opponent: Rose NamajunasunanimousR3 5:00
UFC 324
24 Jan 2026

Silva was more active in the opening round, while Namajunas had the stronger second and finished it on top. Silva pushed harder in the third, won a late scramble and took the unanimous decision.

Key moments

  • Silva had the higher activity in a tentative opening round.
  • Namajunas finished the second round in top position.
  • Silva won a scramble in the final minute of round three, but Namajunas quickly stood up without taking damage.
WinRecord after fight: 19-5-1DEC
Opponent: Alexa Grasso, their record after the fight: 16-5-1unanimousR3 5:00
UFC 315
10 May 2025

Silva controlled the fight with movement and speedy striking, picking at Grasso from range through most of the first two rounds and frustrating the former champion's attempts to close distance. Grasso found more success pressing forward in the third, but Silva kept circling, landed quick shots and stayed clear to win the unanimous decision.

Key moments

  • The judges scored the fight 30-27 for Silva on all three cards.
  • Silva used movement and speedy striking to pick at Grasso from range through most of the first two rounds.
  • Grasso pressed forward with more success in the third, but Silva continued circling, landing quick shots and staying clear.
WinRecord after fight: 18-5-1DEC
Opponent: Jéssica AndradeunanimousR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Burns vs Brady
07 Sep 2024
WinRecord after fight: 17-5-1DEC
Opponent: Viviane AraújounanimousR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs Imavov
03 Feb 2024
WinRecord after fight: 16-5-1DEC
Opponent: Andrea LeeunanimousR3 5:00
UFC 292
19 Aug 2023
WinRecord after fight: 15-5-1TKO
Opponent: Victoria Leonardopunches and head kickR1 2:58
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs Hill
20 May 2023

Silva opened with fast combinations that marked up Leonardo's face, then dropped her with a big punch. Leonardo regained her feet, but Silva finished the fight with a series of head kicks before the referee stopped it at 2:58 of Round 1.

Key moments

  • Silva found her range early with quick combinations that immediately damaged Leonardo's face.
  • A heavy punch dropped Leonardo and forced her to recover from the canvas.
  • After Leonardo returned to her feet, Silva landed repeated head kicks.
  • The referee stopped the fight at 2:58 of Round 1 for Silva's TKO win.
WinRecord after fight: 14-5-1TKO
Opponent: Tereza Bledáspinning back kick and punchesR3 1:27
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Spivac
19 Nov 2022
WinRecord after fight: 13-5-1DEC
Opponent: Jasmine Jasudavicius, their record after the fight: 7-2-0unanimousR3 5:00
UFC on ESPN 37
18 Jun 2022

Silva outworked Jasudavicius in her UFC debut, using light footwork and dynamic striking to control the fight from start to finish. She won the unanimous decision, including a 30-26 score on one card, and sustained the cleaner, more effective performance over three rounds.

Key moments

  • Silva won the unanimous decision with scores of 30-26, 30-27 and 30-27.
  • Silva used light footwork and dynamic striking to stay effective from start to finish.
  • Silva's movement and striking kept Jasudavicius from dictating the range.
WinRecord after fight: 12-5-1SUB
Opponent: Joice Mara da SilvaarmbarR4 3:22
Jungle Fight 100
28 Dec 2019
WinRecord after fight: 11-5-1SUB
Opponent: Gabriela Reis MarçalarmbarR1 3:34
Jungle Fight 96
19 Oct 2019
WinRecord after fight: 10-5-1SUB
Opponent: Raquel Santiagorear-naked chokeR1 0:40
Fight Club MMA 10
08 Jun 2019
WinRecord after fight: 9-5-1SUB
Opponent: Kênia Stephani SantanaarmbarR1 1:55
Jungle Fight: Quinto Fight Night 1
06 Oct 2018
WinRecord after fight: 8-5-1SUB
Opponent: Ingritt SilvaarmbarR2 1:55
Fight Club MMA 6
12 May 2018
WinRecord after fight: 7-5-1SUB
Opponent: Raquel SantiagoarmbarR1 1:04
Fight Club MMA 5
10 Mar 2018
LossRecord after fight: 6-5-1DEC
Opponent: Marina RodriguezunanimousR3 5:00
Thunder Fight 13
16 Dec 2017
WinRecord after fight: 6-4-1SUB
Opponent: Tarciara Santos de OliveiraarmbarR1 2:38
Jungle Fight 92
30 Sep 2017
WinRecord after fight: 5-4-1DEC
Opponent: Simone Almeida da SilvaunanimousR3 5:00
VFN: Vegas Fight Night
18 Mar 2017
WinRecord after fight: 4-4-1TKO
Opponent: Carolina OliveirapunchesR1 3:32
Patao Combat MMA 1
17 Dec 2016
LossRecord after fight: 3-4-1DEC
Opponent: Daiane FirminounanimousR3 5:00
Batalha MMA 4
19 Nov 2016
WinRecord after fight: 3-3-1TKO
Opponent: Gabriela SouzapunchesR2 2:40
Spartacus HCC: Champions Challenge
02 Jul 2016
DrawRecord after fight: 2-3-1DRAW
Opponent: Cris Macfer Ferreira MacedoR3 5:00
BH Fight: BH Sparta 8
15 Apr 2016
WinRecord after fight: 2-3-0KO
Opponent: Juliana CostapunchR1 3:55
Balloutta Combat MMA
16 Jan 2016
LossRecord after fight: 1-3-0SUB
Opponent: Kenya Miranda da Silvarear-naked chokeR1 2:50
RFC Caratinga 2
19 Sep 2015
LossRecord after fight: 1-2-0SUB
Opponent: Elaine LealarmbarR1 2:00
BH Fight: A Balada
29 Aug 2015
WinRecord after fight: 1-1-0DQ
Opponent: Carolina Oliveiraillegal elbow strikesR1 4:26
Combat Night Fight 2
08 Aug 2015
LossRecord after fight: 0-1-0TKO
Opponent: Kenya Miranda da SilvapunchesR2 3:26
Fire Cage Super Fight Night 1
25 Apr 2015

The Read

Style, strengths, and defining traits.

Natalia Silva started training Taekwondo in a Social Program for underprivileged kids back in 2013, when they were 16 years old. Their background also includes Jungle Fight champion. Their background also includes Jiu Jitsu blue belt and Taekwondo purple belt.

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