Natália Silva (fighter)

For other people named Natalia Silva, see Natalia Silva (disambiguation).

Natália Silva
Born	Natália Miranda Cristina da Silva (1997-02-03) February 3, 1997 (age 27) Pingo-d'Água, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Height	5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Weight	125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb)
Division	Flyweight (2016–present) Strawweight (2015–2017)
Reach	65 in (165 cm)[1]
Fighting out of	Ipatinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Team	Team Borracha
Rank	Purple belt in Taekwondo[2] Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2]
Years active	2015–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total	24
Wins	18
By knockout	5
By submission	7
By decision	5
By disqualification	1
Losses	5
By knockout	1
By submission	2
By decision	2
Draws	1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Natália Miranda Cristina da Silva[3] (born February 3, 1997) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist who competes in the women's Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of November 5, 2024, she is #5 in the UFC women's flyweight rankings and #14 in the UFC women's pound-for-pound rankings.[4]

Background

Natália Silva was born in Pingo-d'Água, a small town near Ipatinga, Brazil, and started her journey in martial arts at 16, initially through taekwondo in a voluntary social project. Her passion for competition grew, leading her to transition into MMA after a first fight invitation from friends at the age of 18. This shift allowed her to discover her true potential, connect with fellow fighters, and ultimately led her to the world of professional fighting. Her path eventually crossed with Jungle Fight, opening doors for her to pursue fighting as a career.[5][6][7]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Beginning her career mostly only knowing taekwondo, Silva struggled with her transition to MMA, losing a couple of her first bouts due to not knowing any grappling. In 2017, Silva was invited by Carlos Borracha to fight for Jungle Fight, who generously offered her both a gym to train and a place to live. However, it wasn't until 2019 that Silva had her first shot at the flyweight belt in Jungle Fight.[8]

Facing off against Gabi Marçal, Silva secured a victory in the opening round through a submission, executing a skillful strike and seamlessly transitioning into an arm lock on the ground.[8]

Subsequently, the fighter from Minas Gerais had the task of defending her championship belt against Joice Mara. With mere seconds left in the fourth round, she clinched victory once again, employing an arm lock submission to secure the win.[8]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Silva signed with the UFC in 2020, however her debut was delayed after suffering a broken arm and several complications and other injuries.[9][8]

Silva made her debut with the promotion on June 18, 2022, at UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Emmett against Jasmine Jasudavicius, defeating her via unanimous decision.[10]

In her sophomore performance with the promotion, Silva faced Tereza Bledá on November 29, 2022, at UFC Fight Night: Nzechukwu vs. Cuțelaba, winning the bout via TKO stoppage due to a spinning back kick and ground and pound in the third round.[11] With this win, Silva earned her first Performance of the Night bonus.[12]

Silva faced Victoria Leonardo on May 20, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 223.[13] She won the fight via technical knockout in round one.[14]

Silva faced her first ranked opponent in Andrea Lee at UFC 292 on August 19, 2023.[15] She won the fight by unanimous decision.[16]

Silva, on her birthday, faced Viviane Araújo on February 3, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 235.[17] She won the fight by unanimous decision.[18]

Silva faced former UFC Women's Strawweight Champion Jéssica Andrade on September 7, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 242.[19] She won the fight by unanimous decision.[20] This fight earned her a Fight of the Night award.[21]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

• Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Jéssica Andrade[21]
  • Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Tereza Bledá[12]
  • Tied (Maycee Barber & Erin Blanchfield) for the third longest win streak in UFC Women's Flyweight division history (6)[22]
  • Highest striking differential in UFC Women's Flyweight division history (2.84)[22]
  • Highest takedown defense percentage in UFC Women's Flyweight division history (91.7%)[22]
  • UFC.com Awards
    • 2022: Ranked #7 Newcomer of the Year[23]
• Jungle Fight
  • Jungle Fight Women's Flyweight Championship (One time)
    • One successful defense

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown

24 matches	18 wins	5 losses
By knockout	5	1
By submission	7	2
By decision	5	2
By disqualification	1	0
Draws	1

Res.	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Win	18–5–1	Jéssica Andrade	Decision (unanimous)	UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Brady	September 7, 2024	3	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Fight of the Night.
Win	17–5–1	Viviane Araújo	Decision (unanimous)	UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov	February 3, 2024	3	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win	16–5–1	Andrea Lee	Decision (unanimous)	UFC 292	August 19, 2023	3	5:00	Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Win	15–5–1	Victoria Leonardo	TKO (punches and head kick)	UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill	May 20, 2023	1	2:58	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win	14–5–1	Tereza Bledá	TKO (spinning back kick and punches)	UFC Fight Night: Nzechukwu vs. Cuțelaba	November 19, 2022	3	1:27	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Performance of the Night.
Win	13–5–1	Jasmine Jasudavicius	Decision (unanimous)	UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Emmett	June 18, 2022	3	5:00	Dallas, Texas, United States
Win	12–5–1	Joice Mara	Submission (armbar)	Jungle Fight 100	December 28, 2019	4	3:22	Manaus, Brazil	Defended the Jungle Fight Women's Flyweight Championship.
Win	11–5–1	Gabriela Marçal	Submission (armbar)	Jungle Fight 96	October 19, 2019	1	3:34	Belo Horizonte, Brazil	Won the Jungle Fight Women's Flyweight Championship.
Win	10–5–1	Raquel Santiago	Submission (rear-naked choke)	Fight Club MMA 10	June 8, 2019	1	0:40	Montes Claros, Brazil
Win	9–5–1	Kênia Santana	Submission (armbar)	Jungle Fight Qualifying: Quinto Fight Night	October 6, 2018	1	1:55	Contagem, Brazil
Win	8–5–1	Ingritt Silva	Submission (armbar)	Fight Club MMA 6	May 12, 2018	2	1:55	Montes Claros, Brazil
Win	7–5–1	Raquel Santiago	Submission (armbar)	Fight Club MMA 5	March 10, 2018	1	1:04	Bocaiuva, Brazil
Loss	6–5–1	Marina Rodriguez	Decision (unanimous)	Thunder Fight 14	December 16, 2017	3	5:00	São Paulo, Brazil
Win	6–4–1	Tarciara Santos	Submission (armbar)	Jungle Fight 92	September 30, 2017	1	2:38	Belo Horizonte, Brazil	Strawweight bout.
Win	5–4–1	Simone Almeida da Silva	Decision (unanimous)	Vegas Fight Night	March 18, 2017	3	5:00	Betim, Brazil
Win	4–4–1	Carolina Oliveira	TKO (punches)	Patao Combat MMA 1	December 17, 2016	1	3:32	Manhuaçu, Brazil
Loss	3–4–1	Daiane Firmino	Decision (unanimous)	Batalha MMA 4	November 19, 2016	3	5:00	São Paulo, Brazil	Flyweight debut.
Win	3–3–1	Gabriela Souza	TKO (punches)	Spartacus HCC: Champions Challenge	July 2, 2016	2	2:40	Ibatiba, Brazil
Draw	2–3–1	Cris Macfer	Draw (unanimous)	BH Sparta 8	April 15, 2016	3	5:00	Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Win	2–3	Juliana Costa	KO (punch)	Balloutta Combat MMA	January 16, 2016	1	3:55	Lajinha, Brazil
Loss	1–3	Kenya Miranda	Submission (rear-naked choke)	Ratinho Fighting Championship 2	September 19, 2015	1	2:50	Caratinga, Brazil
Loss	1–2	Elaine Leal	Submission (armbar)	BH Fight: A Balada	August 29, 2015	1	2:00	Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Win	1–1	Carolina Oliveira	DQ (illegal elbow strikes)	Combat Night Fight 2	August 8, 2015	1	4:26	Janaúba, Brazil
Loss	0–1	Kenya Miranda	TKO (punches)	Fire Cage Super Fight Night 1	April 25, 2015	2	3:26	Montes Claros, Brazil	Strawweight debut.

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See also

• List of current UFC fighters
• List of female mixed martial artists

References

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External links

• Natalia Silva at UFC
• Professional MMA record for Natalia Silva from Sherdog