Diego Henrique da Silva Record: 9-4-0

Signature win

The most notable result of da Silva's career came in June 2014, when he traveled to the United States and stopped future UFC welterweight Alex Morono with first-round punches at Legacy FC 31. Beating a fighter of Morono's caliber by knockout remains a standout line on his resume and underlined the kind of finishing power that defines his game. He continued to rack up stoppages back in Brazil, including a head-kick-and-punches finish of Roberto Neves and a first-round triangle choke of the vastly experienced Edvaldo de Oliveira in 2016.

The Contender Series and beyond

Da Silva earned a high-profile look in August 2018 when he appeared on Dana White's Contender Series, dropping a decision to Antônio Arroyo – again going the distance against quality opposition rather than being finished. After a lengthy layoff, he returned to action in 2023 with a first-round knockout of Marcus Silva at Fight Pro Championship 4, keeping intact his remarkable streak of finishing every opponent he has beaten.

Fighting style

Da Silva is the definition of a finisher: across his nine wins, four have come by knockout and five by submission, giving him a 100 percent finish rate – he has never won a decision in his career. His Muay Thai background shows in his heavy hands, head kicks and body work, while his grappling game produces armbars, triangles and other submissions when fights hit the mat. The clear counterpoint is on the scorecards: when he cannot find the finish, he has tended to come up short, with all four of his losses arriving by decision. The profile is that of a high-risk, high-reward fighter who is genuinely threatening every second a bout is live but more vulnerable in long, tactical battles.

Career highlights

• 100 percent finish rate — all nine professional wins have come by knockout or submission, a rare mark of pure finishing ability.
• Knockout of a future UFC fighter — stopped Alex Morono with first-round punches at Legacy FC 31 in 2014.
• Never finished — all four career losses came by decision, underscoring his toughness even against top opposition.