Joaquim Silva (born February 5, 1989) is a Brazilian

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who competes in the

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. He currently competes in the lightweight division.

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

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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

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where he faced fellow castmate

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. 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

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. However, Silva pulled out of the fight citing injury and was replaced by former opponent Glaico França. Silva was faced

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but he got injured and replaced by

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on May 28, 2017 at

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. He won the fight by split decision. Silva faced

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on January 27, 2018 at UFC on Fox: Jacaré vs. Brunson 2. He lost the fight by unanimous decision. Silva faced

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on December 15, 2018 at

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. He won the fight via technical knockout in round three. This win earned him the ''Fight of the Night'' award. Silva faced

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on August 3, 2019 at

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. He lost the fight via knockout in the second round. Silva faced Rick Glenn on June 19, 2021 at

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. He lost the bout via knockout just 37 seconds into the first round. Silva faced

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, replacing injured

, on October 1, 2022 at

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. He won the bout in the second round, dropping Ronson with a flying knee and then finishing him with ground and pound. This win earned him the ''Performance of the Night'' award.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

** Fight of the Night (One time) **

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(One time)

Mixed martial arts record

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Ricky Glenn Ricky Glenn (born April 12, 1989) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division of the UFC. A professional since 2006, he is the former World Series of Fighting Featherweight Champiom. Background Glenn was ...

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Mixed martial arts exhibition record

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References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Silva, Joaquim Living people 1989 births Brazilian male mixed martial artists Lightweight mixed martial artists Mixed martial artists utilizing Muay Thai Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu People from Anápolis Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters Brazilian Muay Thai practitioners Brazilian practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu People awarded a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu Sportspeople from Goiás