Bruno Gustavo da Silva

For the Middleweight mixed martial artist, see Bruno Silva (fighter).

This name uses Portuguese naming customs. The first or maternal family name is Aparecido and the second or paternal family name is da Silva.

Bruno Silva
Born	Bruno Gustavo Aparecido da Silva (1990-03-16) 16 March 1990 Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
Other names	Bulldog
Height	5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Weight	125.5 lb (57 kg; 9 st 0 lb)
Division	Bantamweight (2015–2020) Flyweight (2013–2015, 2017–2018, 2020–present)
Reach	65 in
Fighting out of	Coconut Creek, Florida, U.S.
Team	Black House (2012–2015) Fight Ready MMA (2015–2024) American Top Team (2024–present)
Rank	Black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Felipe Vidal
Years active	2011–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total	23
Wins	14
By knockout	6
By submission	4
By decision	4
Losses	6
By knockout	2
By submission	1
By decision	3
Draws	2
No contests	1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Bruno Gustavo Aparecido da Silva (born 16 March 1990) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of 5 November 2024, he is #12 in the UFC flyweight rankings.

Background

Silva was born and grew up in the neighborhoods of Piracicaba, Brazil, with one sister and one brother. Playing various sports in his childhood, Silva dabbled into martial arts by training capoeira around the age of ten. Eventually at the age of 19, he started training mixed martial arts.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Starting his career in 2011, Silva racked up a 7–2–1 record in his native Brazil before trying out for The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4 in late 2014.

TUF Brazil 4

In the preliminary bout for the season, Silva faced Gustavo Sedório. Silva won the fight via first-round technical knockout due to a jaw injury Sedório suffered.

In the quarterfinals Silva faced Dileno Lopes. Silva lost the bout via first-round submission and was eliminated from the tournament.

Post-TUF career

After the season Silva moved to Arizona in 2015 in order to train at Fight Ready MMA. He competed mostly in United States, racking up 3–1–1 with his most memorable fights being winning the World Fighting Federation Flyweight title and also a draw against fellow future UFC fighter, Casey Kenney at LFA 11.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Silva was scheduled to face Khalid Taha on 7 September 2019, at UFC 242. However, on 21 August, it was reported that the bout was moved to UFC 243. He lost the fight via submission in round three. On 23 December 2019, Taha received a one year USADA suspension for tested positive for furosemide (diuretics) in an in-competition urine sample provided on 6 October 2019 where Taha took a medicine for reducing inflammation and swelling in his eyes which contained furosemide. The fight was overturned to a no contest.

Silva was scheduled to face Su Mudaerji in a flyweight bout at UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Oliveira on 14 March 2020. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China, Mudaerji was forced to withdraw from the event as he would not travel to prepare for the fight and was replaced by promotional newcomer David Dvořák. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Silva was scheduled to face Tagir Ulanbekov on 12 September 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill. However, due to travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the pairing was rescheduled and took place four weeks later at UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

As the last fight of his prevailing contract, Silva faced JP Buys on 20 March 2021, at UFC on ESPN 21. After knocking Buys down multiple times during the bout, da Silva won the bout via technical knockout in the second round. This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.

Silva signed a new, four-fight deal with the organization.

Silva, replacing Denys Bondar, faced Victor Rodriguez on 22 May 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt. He won the fight via knockout a minute into the first round. This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.

Silva faced Tyson Nam on 11 March 2023, at UFC Fight Night 221. He won the fight via technical submission due to a rear-naked choke in round two. This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.

Silva was scheduled to face Cody Durden on 23 September 2023, at UFC Fight Night 228. However, the bout was canceled because Durden filled in to face Jake Hadley at UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Font as a result of the withdrawal of Hadley's original opponent. Durden and Silva faced each other on 20 July 2024, at UFC on ESPN 60. Silva won the fight by technical knockout in the second round. This fight earned him another Performance of the Night award.

Silva faced former RIZIN Bantamweight Champion Manel Kape on 14 December 2024 at UFC on ESPN 63. Despite delivering three low-blows resulting in a point deduction for Silva, Silva ended up losing the fight by technical knockout via a body kick and punches in the third round.

Championships and accomplishments

• Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Performance of the Night (Four times) vs. JP Buys, Victor Rodriguez, Tyson Nam, and Cody Durden
• World Fighting Federation
  • WFF Flyweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
23 matches	14 wins	6 losses
By knockout	6	2
By submission	4	1
By decision	4	3
Draws	2
No contests	1

Res.	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Loss	14–6–2 (1)	Manel Kape	TKO (body kick and punches)	UFC on ESPN: Covington vs. Buckley	December 14, 2024	3	1:57	Tampa, Florida, United States	Silva was deducted one point in round 2 due to a groin strike.
Win	14–5–2 (1)	Cody Durden	TKO (punches)	UFC on ESPN: Lemos vs. Jandiroba	20 July 2024	2	2:58	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Performance of the Night.
Win	13–5–2 (1)	Tyson Nam	Technical Submission (rear-naked choke)	UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili	11 March 2023	2	1:23	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Performance of the Night.
Win	12–5–2 (1)	Victor Rodriguez	KO (punches)	UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt	22 May 2021	1	1:00	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Performance of the Night.
Win	11–5–2 (1)	JP Buys	TKO (punches)	UFC on ESPN: Brunson vs. Holland	20 March 2021	2	2:56	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Performance of the Night.
Loss	10–5–2 (1)	Tagir Ulanbekov	Decision (unanimous)	UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen	11 October 2020	3	5:00	Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Loss	10–4–2 (1)	David Dvořák	Decision (unanimous)	UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Oliveira	14 March 2020	3	5:00	Brasília, Brazil	Return to Flyweight.
NC	10–3–2 (1)	Khalid Taha	NC (overturned)	UFC 243	6 October 2019	3	3:00	Melbourne, Australia	Bantamweight bout; Taha missed weight (137 lb). Originally a submission (arm-triangle choke) win for Taha; overturned after he tested positive for furosemide.
Win	10–3–2	Ralph Acosta	Decision (unanimous)	World Fighting Federation 40	15 December 2018	3	5:00	Chandler, Arizona, United States	Won the WFF Flyweight Championship.
Win	9–3–2	Joe Madrid	TKO (punches)	World Fighting Federation 35	19 August 2017	1	4:23	Chandler, Arizona, United States	Bantamweight bout.
Draw	8–3–2	Casey Kenney	Draw (split)	LFA 11	5 May 2017	3	5:00	Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Loss	8–3–1	Adalto Prado	KO (head kick)	Aspera FC 44	10 September 2016	1	0:07	São Pedro, Brazil	Bantamweight bout.
Win	8–2–1	Matt Betzold	Decision (split)	World Fighting Federation 25	7 November 2015	3	5:00	Chandler, Arizona, United States
Win	7–2–1	Heider Prais	Submission (rear-naked choke)	Team Nogueira: MMA Fight Live	4 September 2014	3	3:23	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win	6–2–1	Sóslenis Carvalho	Submission (rear-naked choke)	Talent MMA Circuit 8	12 April 2014	3	4:33	Valinhos, Brazil
Win	5–2–1	Júlio Cesar Moraes	KO (spinning wheel kick)	Team Nogueira: MMA Circuit 4	5 November 2013	3	0:00	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win	4–2–1	Atila Oliveira	Decision (unanimous)	MMA Challenge: Ponte Preta	20 September 2012	3	5:00	Campinas, Brazil
Draw	3–2–1	Yury Valenzuela	Draw (majority)	Encontro Fight 2	27 July 2012	3	5:00	Santa Bárbara d'Oeste, Brazil
Loss	3–2	Wesley Batista	Decision (unanimous)	Corumbatai Fight	14 July 2012	3	5:00	Corumbataí, Brazil
Win	3–1	James Carvalho	TKO (doctor stoppage)	Arena Fight Uberlandia 4	10 December 2011	1	5:00	Uberlândia, Brazil
Loss	2–1	Rodrigo Marcos	Submission (armbar)	Hombres de Honor 29	24 September 2011	3	0:22	Sorocaba, Brazil
Win	2–0	Renato Higen Carriel	Decision (unanimous)	Circuito MMA Kyokushinkaikan 2	4 June 2011	3	5:00	Sorocaba, Brazil
Win	1–0	Paulo Magueta	Submission	Circuito MMA Kyokushinkaikan	6 February 2011	1	1:31	Sorocaba, Brazil

Mixed martial arts exhibition record

Professional record breakdown
2 matches	1 win	1 loss
By knockout	1	0
By submission	0	1
By decision	0	0

Res.	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Loss	1–1	Dileno Lopes	Submission (guillotine choke)	The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4	13 February 2015 (airdate)	1	1:05	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4 Quarterfinals round
Win	1–0	Gustavo Sedório	TKO (jaw injury)	The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4	2 February 2015 (airdate)	1	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4 Entry round

See also

• List of current UFC fighters
• List of male mixed martial artists

External links

• Bruno Silva on UFC.com
• Professional MMA record for Bruno Silva from Sherdog
• Bruno Silva at ESPN.com
• Bruno Silva at Tapology.com