Joaquim Silva
Neto BJJ
Brazil
Late knockdown secures win
Silva defeated Claudio Puelles via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) at UFC Noche on Saturday in San Antonio.
ANALYSIS
Silva deserves full marks here for digging deep and potentially stealing a victory in the dying seconds of the fight. Puelles was able to get his wrestling game going early, ultimately landing 4-of-16 takedown attempts. Yet, he tired as the bout progressed, and Silva took advantage. A late surge from Joaquim, highlighted by a knockdown in the closing moments, ended up winning Silva a fight which could have gone either way. The 36-year-old Brazilian has alternated wins and losses in his past six fights dating back to June 2021.
Silva deserves full marks here for digging deep and potentially stealing a victory in the dying seconds of the fight. Puelles was able to get his wrestling game going early, ultimately landing 4-of-16 takedown attempts. Yet, he tired as the bout progressed, and Silva took advantage. A late surge from Joaquim, highlighted by a knockdown in the closing moments, ended up winning Silva a fight which could have gone either way. The 36-year-old Brazilian has alternated wins and losses in his past six fights dating back to June 2021.
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Next fight booked
Silva will match up against Claudio Puelles at Noche UFC on Sept.13, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Silva will finally get back into the octagon after pulling out of a scheduled fight in March at UFC Mexico due to undisclosed reasons. The Brazilian lightweight also sports a 2-3 UFC record in his last five matches, so he has plenty to prove against Puelles. With both fighters coming into September with recently inconsistent match results, there will be a lot on the line when they fight in Texas.
Silva will finally get back into the octagon after pulling out of a scheduled fight in March at UFC Mexico due to undisclosed reasons. The Brazilian lightweight also sports a 2-3 UFC record in his last five matches, so he has plenty to prove against Puelles. With both fighters coming into September with recently inconsistent match results, there will be a lot on the line when they fight in Texas.
No longer fighting Garcia
Silva (undisclosed) is no longer fighting Rafa Garcia at UFC Mexico on March 29, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Silva is out of UFC Mexico for undisclosed reasons and has been replaced by Vinc Pichel. Silva will now be on the lookout for a new fight to bounce back in after he deals with whatever is keeping him out of next month's event.
Silva is out of UFC Mexico for undisclosed reasons and has been replaced by Vinc Pichel. Silva will now be on the lookout for a new fight to bounce back in after he deals with whatever is keeping him out of next month's event.
Next fight scheduled
Silva is scheduled to compete against Rafa Garcia in a lightweight fight at UFC Mexico on March 29, according to Carlos Contreras Legaspi of ESPN Deportes.
ANALYSIS
Silva may be in hostile territory as he will take on a native Mexican in his home country in late-March. Hostile territory or not, Silva will look to bounce back from a rough 2024 that saw him fight and lose once to Drakkar Klose via unanimous decision.
Silva may be in hostile territory as he will take on a native Mexican in his home country in late-March. Hostile territory or not, Silva will look to bounce back from a rough 2024 that saw him fight and lose once to Drakkar Klose via unanimous decision.
Inconsistent ways continue
Silva lost to Drakkar Klose via unanimous decision (28-29, 28-29, 28-29) at UFC 301 on Saturday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
ANALYSIS
It was a disappointing effort from Silva, who was really never able to get anything going until Klose tired out in Round 3. That said, the Brazilian still had a glorious chance to win this fight. He caught Klose in a deep guillotine and squeezed with all his might, only to have his opponent's head pop out at the last minute. From there, it was clear Silva wouldn't be taking the decision. Silva keeps himself in great shape, but he's now 35 years of age and hasn't won back-to-back fights in seven years. Expect him to hover around the .500 mark moving forward.
It was a disappointing effort from Silva, who was really never able to get anything going until Klose tired out in Round 3. That said, the Brazilian still had a glorious chance to win this fight. He caught Klose in a deep guillotine and squeezed with all his might, only to have his opponent's head pop out at the last minute. From there, it was clear Silva wouldn't be taking the decision. Silva keeps himself in great shape, but he's now 35 years of age and hasn't won back-to-back fights in seven years. Expect him to hover around the .500 mark moving forward.
Booked for UFC 301
Silva will fight Drakkar Klose at UFC 301 on May 4, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Silva was able to get back in the win column in his last fight versus Clay Guida. Silva has won two of his last three fights dating back to 2022, but a lack of consistency has plagued him as of late.
Silva was able to get back in the win column in his last fight versus Clay Guida. Silva has won two of his last three fights dating back to 2022, but a lack of consistency has plagued him as of late.