UFC"Bulldog"Bruno Silva Record: 15-9-2
FlyweightRecord15-9-2
Age33
DivisionFlyweight · #53
Combat Edge Elo1619
Last fightJun 6 2026
Bruno Silva has a 15-9-2 professional record and is 33 years old in the Flyweight division, representing Pitbull Brothers. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Bruno Silva bio
Personal background
Bruno Silva is a Brazilian UFC flyweight who competes under the nickname "Bulldog," a compact, heavy-handed finisher with a 15-9-2 record. Born Bruno Gustavo Aparecido da Silva in Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil, he came to martial arts gradually, dabbling in capoeira around age ten before committing to mixed martial arts as a young man. He earned the "Bulldog" nickname from his Brazilian jiu-jitsu master, a nod to his short stature paired with outsized fighting ability, and went on to become a BJJ black belt under Felipe Vidal. Standing just 5'4" with a 65" reach, Silva is undersized even for the flyweight division, but he fights with the forward-pressing, bite-down aggression his nickname implies, representing the Pitbull Brothers team.
Path to the UFC
Silva turned professional in 2014 and built his foundation on the Brazilian and American regional circuits, fighting for promotions such as WFF while collecting knockouts and submissions. He gained wider exposure on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil Season 4 in 2015, where he won an exhibition bout before falling to Dileno Lopes. His pre-UFC ledger included a notable split draw against unbeaten prospect Casey Kenney in 2017 and a five-round decision win that showed his durability. That body of work earned him a UFC call-up, and he debuted at UFC 243 in October 2019 – though that first bout, against Khalid Taha, was ultimately ruled a no contest.
UFC career
Silva's Octagon run has been defined by violence in both directions. After back-to-back decision losses to David Dvořák and Tagir Ulanbekov in 2020, he turned a corner in 2021 with a TKO of JP Buys and a first-round knockout of Victor Rodriguez. He added a 2023 rear-naked choke of veteran Tyson Nam and a 2024 stoppage of Cody Durden. The division's surging talent proved a tougher hurdle: he was stopped by Manel Kape in December 2024 and by rising star Joshua Van in June 2025. He bounced back that October with a third-round rear-naked choke of Hyun Sung Park, before dropping a 2026 split decision to Charles Johnson and a submission to Edgar Cháirez.
Fighting style
Silva is an aggressive, finish-oriented flyweight who blends genuine knockout power with a credible black-belt submission game – a rare combination at 125 pounds. His record reflects that two-pronged threat: six of his 15 wins have come by knockout and five by submission, a 73% finish rate among his victories, with the rear-naked choke a recurring closer. He fights forward, pressing the action and looking to either crack opponents on the feet or drag them into his grappling. The downside is consistency and defense against elite movement and volume: he has been out-pointed in several decisions and stopped by the division's sharpest strikers, and his giveaway in size can leave him at a reach disadvantage. At his best, though, "Bulldog" is one of the more dangerous finishers in the lower reaches of the flyweight ranks.
Career highlights
- Two-way finishing threat — 11 of his 15 wins have come by knockout or submission, splitting power striking and a black-belt ground game.
- Signature UFC knockouts — first-round KO of Victor Rodriguez and a TKO of Cody Durden showcased his stopping power at flyweight.
- BJJ black belt pedigree — a black belt under Felipe Vidal whose rear-naked choke has closed out multiple Octagon wins, including over veteran Tyson Nam.
Career snapshot
Bruno Silva career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1619Solid ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#1118
Flyweight#53of 82 active
Peak1699
Last move-14
Opponent quality1669avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1699 Elo after defeating Brad Tavares (2023-04-22)
Similar Elo in Flyweight
Bruno Silva quick answers
What is Bruno Silva's record?
Bruno Silva's professional MMA record is 15-9-2.
How old is Bruno Silva?
Bruno Silva is 33 years old.
What weight class is Bruno Silva?
Bruno Silva fights at Flyweight in UFC.
How tall is Bruno Silva?
Bruno Silva is 5'4" tall with a 65" reach.
How much does Bruno Silva weigh?
Bruno Silva competes at Flyweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 125 lbs.
What is Bruno Silva's Combat Edge Elo?
Bruno Silva's Combat Edge Elo is 1619, with a peak Elo of 1699.
How strong is Bruno Silva's recent opposition?
Bruno Silva's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1669 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Bruno Silva's last fight?
Bruno Silva's latest tracked pro fight was against Edgar Cháirez at UFC Fight Night on Jun 6 2026.
What is Bruno Silva's recent form?
Bruno Silva's recent tracked pro form is L-L-W-L-L over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Bruno Silva usually win?
Bruno Silva's 15 recorded wins include 6 knockouts, 5 submissions, and 4 decisions, with 73% ending before the final bell.
6Wins by knockout
5Wins by submission
4Wins by decision
3Loss by knockout
2Loss by submission
4Loss by decision
Bruno Silva stats
Record : 15 / 9 / 2Significant strikes landed per minute
3.95Fighter3.39Division average
Significant striking accuracy
51%Fighter44%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
4.69Fighter3.88Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
52%Fighter54%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
2.01Fighter1.51Division average
Takedown accuracy
25%Fighter35%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
72%Fighter53%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0.25Fighter0.57Division average
Pro fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
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