Natália Silva

MMA Taekwondo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Women's flyweight, 125 lbs / approximately 57 kg

Natália Silva is a Brazilian MMA fighter from Minas Gerais with a background in taekwondo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. She built a winning streak in the UFC against former champions and was selected to fight for the vacant women's flyweight world title.

Profile

The story

Silva made her professional MMA debut on April 25, 2015, and won a regional flyweight title at Jungle Fight in 2019. After signing with the UFC in 2020, her debut was delayed due to a broken arm. On June 18, 2022, she defeated Jasmine Jasudavicius in her first UFC appearance.

She subsequently defeated, among others, Tereza Bledá, Andrea Lee, Viviane Araújo, Jéssica Andrade, Alexa Grasso, and Rose Namajunas. Her bout against Andrade earned a Fight of the Night bonus, and her victory over Bledá earned a Performance of the Night bonus. As of September 12, 2026, her professional record stood at 20 wins, 5 losses, and 1 draw. She is scheduled to face Wang Cong for the vacant UFC flyweight title at UFC 332 on October 3, 2026.

In the ring

Fighting style

Silva uses her taekwondo background for fast and unpredictable kicking combinations, including spinning back kicks. She controls the distance in stand-up exchanges and poses a submission threat on the ground, including arm locks.

Results

Performance

Regional flyweight title at Jungle Fight in 2019, with one title defense. Wins over former UFC champions Jéssica Andrade and Alexa Grasso and two-time former champion Rose Namajunas. Fight of the Night bonus against Andrade. Performance of the Night bonus against Tereza Bledá. As of September 12, 2026, Silva was ranked No. 1 in the UFC women's flyweight contender rankings.

Over the years

Timeline

February 3, 1997: Born in Pingo-d’Água, Minas Gerais, Brazil.

April 25, 2015: Professional MMA debut.

2017: Moves to Contagem and begins training at Team Borracha.

2019: Wins a regional flyweight title at Jungle Fight and defends it in December.

2020: Signs with the UFC; her debut is postponed due to a broken arm.

June 18, 2022: UFC debut with a victory over Jasmine Jasudavicius.

November 19, 2022: Defeats Tereza Bledá with a spinning back kick and receives a Performance of the Night bonus.

August 19, 2023: Defeats Andrea Lee.

February 3, 2024: Defeats Viviane Araújo.

September 7, 2024: Defeats Jéssica Andrade and receives a Fight of the Night bonus.

May 10, 2025: Defeats Alexa Grasso at UFC 315.

January 24, 2026: Defeats Rose Namajunas at UFC 324.

October 3, 2026: Scheduled title fight against Wang Cong for the vacant UFC flyweight title at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City.

Influence

Legacy

Silva is among the most prominent UFC contenders in the women's flyweight division. Her victories over several former champions have raised her international profile. Her lasting sporting legacy will depend in part on how her title run develops.