Bruno Gustavo da Silva

Bruno Gustavo Aparecido da Silva[1] (born 16 March 1990) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As of March 13, 2023, he is #15 in the UFC flyweight rankings.[5][6]

For the Middleweight mixed martial arts fighter, see Bruno Silva (fighter).
In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Aparecido and the second or paternal family name is Silva.

Bruno Silva
BornBruno Gustavo Aparecido da Silva[1]
(1990-03-16) 16 March 1990
Piracicaba, Brazil
Other namesBulldog
Height5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Weight125.5 lb (57 kg; 9 st 0 lb)
DivisionBantamweight
Flyweight
Reach65 in (165 cm)[2]
TeamBlack House (2012–2015)[3]
Fight Ready MMA (2015–present)[3]
RankBlack belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu[4]
Years active2011–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total21
Wins13
By knockout5
By submission4
By decision4
Losses5
By knockout1
By submission1
By decision3
Draws2
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

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.[7]

In the quarterfinals Silva faced Dileno Lopes. Silva lost the bout via first-round submission and was eliminated from the tournament.[8]

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.[9]

da Silva was scheduled to face Cody Durden on September 23, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 228.. However, Durden was instead scheduled to face Jake Hadley at UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Font and the bout was cancelled.[10]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Silva was scheduled to face Khalid Taha on 7 September 2019 at UFC 242.[11] However, on 21 August, it was reported that the bout was moved to UFC 243.[12] He lost the fight via submission in round three.[13] 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.[14]

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.[15] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[16]

Silva was scheduled to face Tagir Ulanbekov on 12 September 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill.[17] 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.[18] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[19]

Silva faced JP Buys on 20 March 2021 at UFC on ESPN 21.[20] After knocking Buys down multiple times during the bout, da Silva won the bout via technical knockout in the second round.[21][22] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[23]

Silva signed a new, four-fight deal with the organization.[24]

Silva, replacing Denys Bondar, faced Victor Rodriguez on 22 May 2021 at UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt.[25] He won the fight via knockout a minute into the first round.[26] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[27]

Silva faced Tyson Nam on March 11, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 221.[28] He won the fight via technical submission due to a rear-naked choke in round two.[29] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[30]

Silva was scheduled to face Cody Durden on September 23, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 228. However, Durden was instead scheduled to face Jake Hadley at UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Font and the bout was cancelled.[10]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
21 matches 13 wins 5 losses
By knockout 5 1
By submission 4 1
By decision 4 3
Draws 2
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 13–5–2 (1) Tyson Nam Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili March 11, 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 May 22, 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 March 20, 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 October 11, 2020 3 5:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Loss 10–4–2 (1) David Dvořák Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Oliveira March 14, 2020 3 5:00 Brasília, Brazil Return to Flyweight.
NC 10–3–2 (1) Khalid Taha NC (overturned) UFC 243 October 6, 2019 3 3:00 Melbourne, Australia Catchweight (137 lb) bout; Taha missed weight. 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 December 15, 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 August 19, 2017 1 4:23 Chandler, Arizona, United States
Draw 8–3–2 Casey Kenney Draw (split) LFA 11 May 5, 2017 3 5:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States Flyweight bout.
Loss 8–3–1 Adalto Prado KO (head kick) Aspera FC 44 September 10, 2016 1 0:07 São Pedro, São Paulo, Brazil Bantamweight debut.
Win 8–2–1 Matt Betzold Decision (split) World Fighting Federation 25 November 7, 2015 3 5:00 Chandler, Arizona, United States
Win 7–2–1 Heider Prais Submission (rear-naked choke) Team Nogueira: MMA Fight Live September 4, 2014 3 3:23 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 6–2–1 Soslenis Silva Submission (rear-naked choke) Talent MMA Circuit 8 April 12, 2014 3 4:33 Valinhos, Brazil
Win 5–2–1 Júlio Cesar Moraes KO (spinning wheel kick) Team Nogueira: MMA Circuit 4 November 5, 2013 3 0:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 4–2–1 Atila Oliveira Decision (unanimous) MMA Challenge: Ponte Preta September 20, 2012 3 5:00 Campinas, Brazil
Draw 3–2–1 Yury Valenzuela Draw (majority) Encontro Fight 2 July 27, 2012 3 5:00 Santa Bárbara d'Oeste, Brazil
Loss 3–2 Wesley Batista Decision (unanimous) Corumbatai Fight July 14, 2012 3 5:00 Corumbataí, Brazil
Win 3–1 James Carvalho TKO (doctor stoppage) Arena Fight Uberlandia 4 December 10, 2011 1 5:00 Uberlândia, Brazil
Loss 2–1 Rodrigo Marcos Submission (armbar) Hombres de Honor 29 September 24, 2011 3 0:22 Sorocaba, Brazil
Win 2–0 Renato Higen Carriel Decision (unanimous) Circuito MMA Kyokushinkaikan 2 June 4, 2011 3 5:00 Sorocaba, Brazil
Win 1–0 Paulo Magueta Submission Circuito MMA Kyokushinkaikan February 6, 2011 1 1:31 Sorocaba, Brazil

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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

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See also

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