Other names Netto BJJ Height 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) Reach 69.0 in (175 cm) Wins by knockout 5 | Nationality Brazilian Division Lightweight Other name Netto BJJ Fighting out of Curitiba | |
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Born Joaquim Silva
February 5, 1989 (age 28)
Anápolis, Goiás, Brazil ( 1989-02-05 ) Weight 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) Profiles | ||
Joaquim Silva (born February 5, 1989) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He currently competes in the lightweight division.
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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 The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4.
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 cast mate Nazareno Malegarie. He won the fight via split decision.
Luque next faced Andrew Holbrook on July 8, 2016 at The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale. 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 is expected to face Mairbek Taisumov on May 28, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 109.