Joaquim Silva (fighter)
| Joaquim Silva | |
|---|---|
| Born | Joaquim Silva February 5, 1989 Anápolis, Goiás, Brazil |
| Other names | Netto BJJ |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) |
| Division | Lightweight |
| Reach | 69.0 in (175 cm) |
| Style | Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Curitiba, Brazil |
| Team | Evolucao Thai |
| Rank | Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Years active | 2010-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 9 |
| Wins | 9 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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