Natália Silva (fighter) explained

Natália Silva
Birth Name:Natália Miranda Cristina da Silva
Birth Date:3 February 1997
Birth Place:Pingo-d'Água, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Weight Lb:125
Weight Class:Flyweight (2016–present)
Strawweight (2015–2017)
Reach:65 in[1]
Stance:Southpaw
Fighting Out Of:Ipatinga, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Team:Team Borracha
Rank:Purple belt in Taekwondo[2]
Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years Active:2015–present
Mma Kowin:5
Mma Subwin:7
Mma Decwin:5
Mma Dqwin:1
Mma Koloss:1
Mma Subloss:2
Mma Decloss:2
Mma Draw:1
Sherdog:193033

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.

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.

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]

Silva made her debut with the promotion on June 18, 2022, at 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, 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

Mixed martial arts record

|-|Win|align=center||Jéssica Andrade|Decision (unanimous)| | |align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center||Viviane Araújo|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center||Andrea Lee|Decision (unanimous)|UFC 292||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Boston, Massachusetts, United States||-|Win|align=center|15–5–1|Victoria Leonardo|TKO (punches and head kick)|||align=center|1|align=center|2:58|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States ||-|Win|align=center|14–5–1|Tereza Bledá|TKO (spinning back kick and punches)|||align=center|3|align=center|1:27|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States ||-|Win|align=center|13–5–1|Jasmine Jasudavicius|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Dallas, Texas, United States ||-|Win|align=center|12–5–1|Joice Mara|Submission (armbar)|Jungle Fight 100||align=center|4|align=center|3:22|Manaus, Brazil||-|Win|align=center|11–5–1|Gabriela Marçal|Submission (armbar)|Jungle Fight 96||align=center|1|align=center|3:34|Belo Horizonte, Brazil||-|Win|align=center|10–5–1|Raquel Santiago|Submission (rear-naked choke)|Fight Club MMA 10||align=center|1|align=center|0:40|Montes Claros, Brazil||-|Win|align=center|9–5–1|Kênia Santana|Submission (armbar)|Jungle Fight Qualifying: Quinto Fight Night||align=center|1|align=center|1:55|Contagem, Brazil||-|Win|align=center|8–5–1|Ingritt Silva|Submission (armbar)|Fight Club MMA 6||align=center|2|align=center|1:55|Montes Claros, Brazil||-|Win|align=center|7–5–1|Raquel Santiago|Submission (armbar)|Fight Club MMA 5||align=center|1|align=center|1:04|Bocaiuva, Brazil||-|Loss|align=center|6–5–1|Marina Rodriguez|Decision (unanimous)|Thunder Fight 14 ||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|São Paulo, Brazil||-|Win|align=center|6–4–1|Tarciara Santos|Submission (armbar)|Jungle Fight 92||align=center|1|align=center|2:38|Belo Horizonte, Brazil||-|Win|align=center|5–4–1|Simone Almeida da Silva|Decision (unanimous)|Vegas Fight Night||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Betim, Brazil||-|Win|align=center|4–4–1|Carolina Oliveira|TKO (punches)|Patao Combat MMA 1||align=center|1|align=center|3:32|Manhuaçu, Brazil||-|Loss|align=center|3–4–1|Daiane Firmino|Decision (unanimous)|Batalha MMA 4||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|São Paulo, Brazil||-|Win|align=center|3–3–1|Gabriela Souza|TKO (punches)|Spartacus HCC: Champions Challenge||align=center|2|align=center|2:40|Ibatiba, Brazil||-|Draw|align=center|2–3–1|Cris Macfer|Draw (unanimous)|BH Sparta 8||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Belo Horizonte, Brazil||-|Win|align=center|2–3|Juliana Costa|KO (punch)|Balloutta Combat MMA||align=center|1|align=center|3:55|Lajinha, Brazil||-|Loss|align=center|1–3|Kenya Miranda|Submission (rear-naked choke)|Ratinho Fighting Championship 2||align=center|1|align=center|2:50|Caratinga, Brazil||-|Loss|align=center|1–2|Elaine Leal|Submission (armbar)|BH Fight: A Balada||align=center|1|align=center|2:00|Belo Horizonte, Brazil||-|Win|align=center|1–1|Carolina Oliveira|DQ (illegal elbow strikes)|Combat Night Fight 2||align=center|1|align=center|4:26|Janaúba, Brazil||-|Loss|align=center|0–1|Kenya Miranda|TKO (punches)|Fire Cage Super Fight Night 1||align=center|2|align=center|3:26|Montes Claros, Brazil||-[23]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Stats UFC. ufcstats.com.
  2. Web site: Natalia Silva UFC. UFC.com. February 4, 2024.
  3. Web site: Natália Silva MMA Fighter Page . 2024-09-02 . Tapology . en.
  4. Web site: UFC Rankings - The Official UFC App - UFC.com. 2024-11-05. www.ufc.com.
  5. Web site: Entrevista com Natália Silva, a mineira que está conquistando o mundo do MMA . Portal da Cidade Ipatinga.
  6. Web site: Superesportes . 2023-05-20 . UFC: lutadora mineira revela história 'louca' em busca do sonho no MMA . 2023-08-27 . Superesportes . pt-br.
  7. Web site: 2020-11-27 . Com luta marcada, lutadora de Pingo-D’Água celebra contrato com o UFC: “deu certo” . 2023-08-27 . ge . pt-br.
  8. Web site: Quem é Natália Silva, estreante no UFC feminino e promessa brasileira . Betway Insider.
  9. Web site: 2020-12-27 . Após adiar estreia no Ultimate, Natália Silva revela antebraço quebrado e para por seis semanas . 2023-08-27 . ge . pt-br.
  10. Web site: Bitter . Shawn . 2022-06-18 . UFC Austin: Natalia Silva Impresses in Debut, Dominates Jasmine Jasudavicius . 2023-08-26 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  11. Web site: Bitter . Shawn . 2022-11-19 . UFC Vegas 65: Natalia Silva Shocks Tereza Bleda With Spinning Back Kick in Third . 2023-08-26 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  12. Web site: UFC Fight Night 215 bonuses: Jack Della Maddalena's first-round blitz among four POTN winners. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Staff. 2022-11-19. 2022-11-19.
  13. Web site: 2023-04-18 . Irene Aldana vs. Raquel Pennington main event among additions to UFC card May 20 . 2023-04-19 . MMA Junkie . en-US.
  14. Web site: Anderson . Jay . 2023-05-20 . UFC Vegas 73: Natalia Silva Overwhelms Victoria Leonardo with Left Hook, Head Kicks . 2023-05-21 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  15. Web site: Jay Anderson . June 15, 2023 . Andrea Lee vs. Natalia Silva Booked for UFC 292 . cagesidepress.com.
  16. Web site: Theodosi . Jamie . 2023-08-19 . UFC 292: Natalia Silva Continues To Impress, Dominates Andrea Lee Over Three Rounds . 2023-08-20 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  17. Web site: ITN News Desk . 2023-11-14 . Viviane Araújo vs Natália Silva Reported for UFC February 3 Event . 2023-11-15 . www.itnwwe.com . en-US.
  18. Web site: Anderson . Jay . 2024-02-04 . UFC Vegas 85: Natália Silva Continues to Work Up Rankings, Gets Past Viviane Araújo . 2024-02-05 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  19. Web site: 2024-06-27 . Drew Beaupre. UFC News: Main Event Confirmed for September Fight Night, Ex-Champion Also Added . 2024-06-27 . MMA Knockout (Sports Illustrated) . en-US.
  20. Web site: Natalia Silva Serves Up A Clinic To Score 6th Straight UFC Win. cagesidepress.com. Eddie Law. 2024-09-07. 2024-09-07.
  21. Web site: Bonuses! Natalia Silva, Jessica Andrade bank bonus $50k for Flyweight barnburner - UFC Vegas 97. mmamania.com. Andrew Richardson. 2024-09-07. 2024-09-07.
  22. Web site: UFC Women's Flyweight - Stats. ufc.com. September 8, 2024.
  23. Web site: Natália Silva. Sherdog . en.

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