Joaquim Silva

Neto BJJ

Brazil

Booked for UFC 301
LightweightUFC
January 24, 2024
Silva will fight Drakkar Klose at UFC 301 on May 4, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Silva was able to get back in the win column in his last fight versus Clay Guida. Silva has won two of his last three fights dating back to 2022, but a lack of consistency has plagued him as of late.
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Gets right back in win column
LightweightUFC
December 2, 2023
Silva defeated Clay Guida via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Austin, Texas.
ANALYSIS
Silva had no chance in his most recent bout, a knockout loss to Arman Tsarukyan this past June, but he handled his business here against the veteran Guida. This was very much the tale of two fights. Silva got his striking going and looked comfortable in Rounds 1 and 3, while he gave up a pair of takedowns and found himself grounded much of Round 2. It was nice to see Joaquim finish strong given the fact Guida's cardio and energy are legendary. The Brazilian has alternated wins and losses in his past four fights. That's not going to get it done given the fact Silva will be 35 years of age next February.
Will fight Guida
LightweightUFC
September 23, 2023
Silva is set to take on Clay Guida at a UFC event on Dec. 2, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Silva is coming off a loss to Arman Tsarukyan via a Round 3 TKO. The defeat snapped a two-fight winning streak bringing his overal UFC record to 5-4. His opponent, Guida, is looking to snap a two-fight losing streak including his most recent to Rafa Garcia via unanimous decision.
Falls as massive underdog
LightweightUFC
June 17, 2023
Silva lost to Arman Tsarukyan via TKO (punches) at 3:25 of Round 3 at UFC on ESPN 47 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Silva lasted until Round 3, which is all you can possibly ask for considering he entered as a +675 underdog and has a single win dating back to December 2018. Silva actually had Tsarukyan in trouble on the feet midway through Round 2, but the Brazilian was eventually forced to his back and never threatened the heavy favorite the rest of the way. Silva began his professional career with ten straight wins, including his first two bouts with the UFC, but he's loss four of six since, including three of his last four via knockout. Now 34 years old, time is running out on "Netto BJJ."
Tough matchup on tap
LightweightUFC
May 9, 2023
Silva will face Arman Tsarukyan at the UFC event on June 17, Brett Okamoto of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Silva will be an extreme underdog in this matchup having won just one fight with the promotion since 2018. That came last October against Jesse Ronson. Tsarukyan is ranked No. 8 among the 155 pound division.
First win since December 2018
LightweightUFC
October 1, 2022
Silva defeated Jesse Ronson via TKO (strikes) at 3:08 of Round 2 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Silva accepted this fight a little over a month ago after Ronson's originally scheduled opponent, Vinc Pichel, was forced to withdraw. It ended up being a wise move as Silva picked up his first victory since December 2018 and likely saved his job in the process. Long known for his knockout power, Silva clipped Ronson with a perfectly timed knee which completely turned the tide of the fight in Round 2. Ronson was never able to recover and Silva had his stoppage win shortly thereafter. The Brazilian will be 34 years of age this coming February, so it's imperative he get back in the octagon as quickly as possible following this win.