GVT"Gato"Erisson Ferreira da Silva Record: 13-7-0
FlyweightRecord13-7-0
Age35
DivisionFlyweight
MMA Elo1591
Last fight2024.05.18
Erisson Ferreira da Silva has a 13-7-0 professional record and is 35 years old in the Flyweight division, representing Eduardo Machado Team. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, MMA Elo, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Erisson Ferreira da Silva bio
Personal background
Erisson Ferreira da Silva, nicknamed “Gato,” is a Brazilian flyweight who has built a 13-7 professional record on the strength of one of the highest finishing rates in the 125-pound class. He was born on May 3, 1991, in Santa Rita, in the northeastern state of Paraíba, and competes out of the Eduardo Machado Team. A compact 5'7" finisher, da Silva forged his game on Brazil's busy regional circuit, where his heavy hands quickly became his calling card. The vast majority of his wins have come by knockout, the hallmark of a fighter who hunts the stoppage rather than the scorecards.
Path to the regional circuit
Da Silva turned professional in 2016 and spent his early years cutting his teeth across Brazilian promotions such as Octagon Fight, GFC and Jungle Fight. He rattled off a long run of first-round knockouts – back-to-back stoppages by punches in 2017 and 2018 against the likes of Williams Rodrigues Patricio, Leandro Rodrigues Costa and Gustavo Henrique Lima – that established him as a feared regional puncher. A 2019 knockout of Johnny Santos at Jungle Fight 97 and a 2020 doctor-stoppage win over the experienced Lucas Rodrigues at Jungle Fight 102 pushed him toward bigger opportunities.
Stepping up in competition
That momentum earned da Silva a spot on the 2021 Contender Series, where he edged the seasoned Qiulun by decision to show he could win when the finish didn't come. He returned to the Contender Series in 2022 against Jesus Aguilar, but ran into trouble on the mat and was submitted by guillotine choke in the third round – a result that exposed the grappling vulnerabilities that have shadowed his career. He has since alternated wins and losses on the Brazilian and international circuit, scoring a 2023 rear-naked choke of Washington Paixão and a knockout of Henrique Bezerra at KFC 5, while absorbing setbacks to dangerous strikers and grapplers alike.
Fighting style
Da Silva is a knockout artist first and foremost: 11 of his 13 wins have come by KO/TKO, against just one submission and one decision, for a finish rate around 92 percent. His power and aggression make him a constant threat to end any fight in the opening minutes, and his willingness to trade has produced a long highlight reel of early stoppages. The flip side is well documented – he has been submitted twice and knocked out three times, with his ground defense and chin both tested when opponents survive the early storm or take the fight to the canvas. The result is a high-variance, fan-friendly competitor whose bouts rarely reach the judges.
Career highlights
- 92 percent finish rate — 11 of his 13 victories have come by knockout, ranking him among the most explosive finishers in the flyweight division.
- Two Contender Series appearances — earned back-to-back invitations to the sport's premier proving ground, beating Qiulun by decision in 2021 before facing Jesus Aguilar in 2022.
- Regional knockout streak — strung together a series of first-round stoppages across Brazil's circuit that built his reputation as a feared puncher.
Career snapshot
Erisson Ferreira da Silva career snapshot
Elo · Professional MMAMMA Elo
1591Solid ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Career-high 1680 Elo after defeating Qiulun (2021-11-02)
Outside the active ladder after 24 months without a counted pro MMA fight. Current and peak Elo stay raw.
Similar Elo in Flyweight
Recent Elo history
LossJulio Matos2024-03-02 | Retirement -22WinAlisson Marinho2024-01-13 | Ground & Pound +11LossAlibi Idiris2023-12-21 | KO (Spinning Wheel Kick and Punches)-16LossDavi Bittencourt2023-12-10 | Submission (Rear Naked Choke)-18WinHenrique Bezerra2023-06-10 | Punches +13Erisson Ferreira da Silva quick answers
What is Erisson Ferreira da Silva's record?
Erisson Ferreira da Silva's professional MMA record is 13-7-0.
How old is Erisson Ferreira da Silva?
Erisson Ferreira da Silva is 35 years old.
What weight class is Erisson Ferreira da Silva?
Erisson Ferreira da Silva fights at Flyweight in GVT.
What gym does Erisson Ferreira da Silva represent?
Erisson Ferreira da Silva is associated with Eduardo Machado Team. Combat Edge publishes a gym average once at least 3 active fighters have Elo.
How tall is Erisson Ferreira da Silva?
Erisson Ferreira da Silva is 5'7" tall.
How much does Erisson Ferreira da Silva weigh?
Erisson Ferreira da Silva competes at Flyweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 126 lbs.
What is Erisson Ferreira da Silva's Combat Edge Elo?
Erisson Ferreira da Silva's professional MMA Elo is 1591, with a peak Elo of 1680.
How strong is Erisson Ferreira da Silva's recent opposition?
Erisson Ferreira da Silva's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1547 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Erisson Ferreira da Silva's last fight?
Erisson Ferreira da Silva's latest tracked pro fight was against Jeovanny de Oliveira at Paulista Fight MMA 4 on 2024.05.18.
What is Erisson Ferreira da Silva's recent form?
Erisson Ferreira da Silva's recent tracked pro form is L-W-L-L-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Erisson Ferreira da Silva usually win?
Erisson Ferreira da Silva's 13 recorded wins include 11 knockouts, 1 submissions, and 1 decisions, with 92% ending before the final bell.
11Wins by knockout
1Wins by submission
1Wins by decision
3Loss by knockout
2Loss by submission
2Loss by decision
Erisson Ferreira da Silva stats
Record : 13 / 7 / 0Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Significant strikes landed per minute
1.75Fighter4.07UFC flyweight avg
Significant striking accuracy
32%Fighter45%UFC flyweight avg
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
2.75Fighter3.86UFC flyweight avg
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
56%Fighter55%UFC flyweight avg
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
1.11Fighter1.43UFC flyweight avg
Takedown accuracy
100%Fighter27%UFC flyweight avg
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
67%Fighter57%UFC flyweight avg
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
1.67Fighter0.60UFC flyweight avg
Pro fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
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