Natália Silva (fighter)

Natália Silva (fighter)
Natália Miranda Cristina Silva (born February 3, 1997) is a Brazilian female mixed martial artist who competes in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As of October 24, 2023, she is #12 in the UFC women's flyweight rankings.
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.
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.
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.
Silva made her debut with the promotion on June 18, 2022 at UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Emmett against Jasmine Jasudavicius, defeating her via unanimous decision.
In her sophomore performance with the promotion, Silva faced Tereza Bledá on November 29, 2022 at UFC Fight Night: Nzechukwu vs. Cuțelaba, winning the bout via TKO stoppage due to a spinning back kick and ground and pound in the third round. With this win, Silva earned her first Performance of the Night bonus.
Silva faced Victoria Leonardo on May 20, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 223. She won the fight via technical knockout in round one.
Silva faced her first ranked opponent in Andrea Lee at UFC 292 on August 19, 2023. She won the fight by unanimous decision.
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Performance of the Night (One Time)
Jungle Fight
Jungle Fight Women's Flyweight Championship (One Time)
One successful defence
Mixed martial arts record
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|Win
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|Andrea Lee
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC 292
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|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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|Win
|align=center|15–5–1
|Victoria Leonardo
|TKO (punches and head kick)
|UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Hill
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|align=center|1
|align=center|2:58
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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|Win
|align=center|14–5–1
|Tereza Bledá
|TKO (spinning back kick and punches)
|UFC Fight Night: Nzechukwu vs. Cuțelaba
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|align=center|3
|align=center|1:27
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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|-
|Win
|align=center|13–5–1
|Jasmine Jasudavicius
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Emmett
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|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Dallas, Texas, United States
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|-
|Win
|align=center|12–5–1
|Joice Mara
|Submission (armbar)
|Jungle Fight 100
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|align=center|4
|align=center|3:22
|Manaus, Brazil
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|-
|Win
|align=center|11–5–1
|Gabriela Marçal
|Submission (armbar)
|Jungle Fight 96
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|align=center|1
|align=center|3:34
|Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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|-
|Win
|align=center|10–5–1
|Raquel Santiago
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Fight Club MMA 10
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|align=center|1
|align=center|0:40
|Montes Claros, Brazil
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|Win
|align=center|9–5–1
|Kênia Santana
|Submission (armbar)
|Jungle Fight Qualifying: Quinto Fight Night
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|align=center|1
|align=center|1:55
|Contagem, Brazil
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|Win
|align=center|8–5–1
|Ingritt Silva
|Submission (armbar)
|Fight Club MMA 6
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|align=center|2
|align=center|1:55
|Montes Claros, Brazil
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|-
|Win
|align=center|7–5–1
|Raquel Santiago
|Submission (armbar)
|Fight Club MMA 5
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|align=center|1
|align=center|1:04
|Bocaiuva, Brazil
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|Loss
|align=center|6–5–1
|Marina Rodriguez
|Decision (unanimous)
|Thunder Fight 14
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|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|São Paulo, Brazil
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|Win
|align=center|6–4–1
|Tarciara Santos
|Submission (armbar)
|Jungle Fight 92
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|align=center|1
|align=center|2:38
|Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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|Win
|align=center|5–4–1
|Simone Almeida da Silva
|Decision (unanimous)
|Vegas Fight Night
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|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Betim, Brazil
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|Win
|align=center|4–4–1
|Carolina Oliveira
|TKO (punches)
|Patao Combat MMA 1
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|align=center|1
|align=center|3:32
|Manhuaçu, Brazil
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|Loss
|align=center|3–4–1
|Daiane Firmino
|Decision (unanimous)
|Batalha MMA 4
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|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|São Paulo, Brazil
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|-
|Win
|align=center|3–3–1
|Gabriela Souza
|TKO (punches)
|Spartacus HCC: Champions Challenge
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|align=center|2
|align=center|2:40
|Ibatiba, Brazil
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|Draw
|align=center|2–3–1
|Cris Macfer
|Draw
|BH Sparta 8
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|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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|Win
|align=center|2–3
|Juliana Costa
|KO (punch)
|Balloutta Combat MMA
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|align=center|1
|align=center|3:55
|Lajinha, Brazil
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|Loss
|align=center|1–3
|Kenya Miranda
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Ratinho Fighting Championship 2
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|align=center|1
|align=center|2:50
|Caratinga, Brazil
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|Loss
|align=center|1–2
|Elaine Leal
|Submission (armbar)
|BH Fight: A Balada
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|align=center|1
|align=center|2:00
|Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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|Win
|align=center|1–1
|Carolina Oliveira
|DQ (illegal elbow strikes)
|Combat Night Fight 2
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|align=center|1
|align=center|4:26
|Janaúba, Brazil
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|Loss
|align=center|0–1
|Kenya Miranda
|TKO (punches)
|Fire Cage Super Fight Night 1
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|align=center|2
|align=center|3:26
|Montes Claros, Brazil
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See also
List of current UFC fighters
List of female mixed martial artists
References
External links
1997 births
Living people
Flyweight mixed martial artists
Brazilian female mixed martial artists
Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Ultimate Fighting Championship female fighters