Elias José Silvério de Oliveira (born September 22, 1986) is a Brazilian

mixed martial artist Mixed martial arts (MMA), sometimes referred to as cage fighting, no holds barred (NHB), and ultimate fighting, and originally referred to as Vale Tudo is a full-contact combat sport based on striking, grappling and ground fighting, incorp ...

currently competing in the

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division of

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. A professional since 2011, he has formerly competed for the

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and

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. He is the former Jungle Fight Welterweight Champion.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Silvério made his professional mixed martial arts debut on September 17, 2011, when he faced Bruno Tavares at Fight Show: MMA 1. He won the fight via unanimous decision. Following this, Silvério would compile an undefeated record of 8–0, also capturing the Jungle Fight Welterweight Championship from Júnior Orgulho at Jungle Fight 52. Silvério would vacate the title in August 2013, when he signed with the

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Ultimate Fighting Championship

In his debut, Silvério replaced an injured

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and he faced João Zeferino at UFC Fight Night: Teixeira vs. Bader on September 4, 2013. He won the fight via unanimous decision. For his second fight in the promotion, Silvério faced

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at UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Philippou on January 15, 2014. He won the fight via unanimous decision. Silvério then faced Ernest Chavez at The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 Finale on May 31, 2014. He won the fight via rear-naked choke submission, bringing his undefeated record to 11–0. Silvério faced

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on December 20, 2014 at

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. He lost the fight via TKO in the third round after getting dropped with a stiff left hook and punches, resulting in the first professional loss of his MMA career. Silvério faced

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on August 23, 2015. He lost the fight by unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the promotion.

Absolute Championship Akhmat

Elias made his ACA debut on January 26, 2019 at ACA 91: Agujev vs. Silvério against Arbi Agujev. He won the fight via unanimous decision. He next faced former

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alumni Fernando Gonzalez at ACA 96: Goncharov vs. Johnson. He won the fight via unanimous decision. Elias faced Aslambek Saidov at ACA 101: Strus vs. Nemchinov on November 15, 2019. He won the fight via unanimous decision. Elias's fourth fight in the promotion came against Gadzhimurad Khiramagomedov at ACA 113: Kerefov vs. Gadzhiev 2 on November 6, 2020. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Silvério faced Former ACA Lightweight champion

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at ACA 117: Bagov vs. Silvério on February 12, 2021. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Silvério faced Georgiy Kichigin on May 28, 2021 at ACA 123: Koshkin vs. Butenko. He lost the bout via split decision. Silvério faced Altynbek Mamashov on October 4, 2021 at ACA 130: Dudaev vs. Praia. He lost the bout via TKO in the second round. Silvério faced Tilek Mashrapov on May 21, 2022 at ACA 139. He lost the bout via split decision.

Championships and accomplishments

** Jungle Fight Welterweight Championship (One time) *Thunder Fight **Thunder Fight Welterweight Champion (one time)

Mixed martial arts record

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Silverio, Elias 1986 births Living people Brazilian male mixed martial artists Lightweight mixed martial artists Welterweight mixed martial artists Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters Brazilian practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu People awarded a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu Sportspeople from São Paulo (state)