Karine Silva

"Killer"

MMA Record: 19-5-0
UFC Record: 5-2-0
Weight Class: Women's Flyweight (Ranked #9)
Fighting Style: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Hometown: Dourados, Brazil
Trains at: The Fighting Nerds

Karine Silva "Killer" - UFC Fighter Profile

Karine Silva is a professional mixed martial arts fighter competing in the UFC Women's Flyweight division and is ranked #9. Born in Dourados, Brazil, Karine Silva has compiled an MMA record of 19-5-0 with a UFC record of 5-2-0. Known for their Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighting style, Karine Silva trains at The Fighting Nerds in Dourados, Brazil. With an ELO rating of 1057, Karine Silva ranks #385 out of 2638 UFC fighters. Karine Silva is scheduled to face Maycee Barber at UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2 on 2025-12-06.

Career Highlights: Karine Silva has 5 wins in the UFC. Karine Silva lands an average of 2.73 significant strikes per minute and averages 2.37 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Upcoming Fight

Event
UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2
Date
2025-12-06
Weight Class
Flyweight
Karine Silva
ELO
1057
VS

Fight Results Breakdown

6
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Karine Silva, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has amassed an impressive record of 19 wins, 5 losses, and 0 draws. Competing primarily in the Women's Flyweight division at 125 lbs., she demonstrates her prowess in the octagon with a UFC record of 5 victories, 2 defeats. Silva's fighting style is rooted in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, showcasing her proficiency on the ground. Her performance statistics reveal an average of 2.73 significant strikes per minute, a striking accuracy of 38%, and a strike defense of 51%. Additionally, she averages 2.37 takedowns per 15 minutes with a takedown accuracy of 47%. Throughout her career, Silva has achieved notable victories, including a triumph over Maryna Moroz, whose ELO rating was 1025 at the time. In recent fights, she has demonstrated resilience and skill, winning against Ketlen Souza via submission (Lock), Maryna Moroz via submission (Guillotine Choke), and Dione Barbosa via unanimous decision (U-DEC). However, she suffered a setback against Viviane Araujo in a close unanimous decision loss. As of her last recorded fight on August 16, 2025, Silva held the #9 ranking in the UFC Women's Flyweight division. She trains at The Fighting Nerds and hails from Dourados, Brazil.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1025

Physical & Background Stats

Height
5' 5'
Weight
Women's Flyweight
Reach
67'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Dec 02 1993
Age
32
Peak ELO
1076
ELO Rank
385 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
86-41-0
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1022.7
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
1004.6

Performance Statistics

SLpM
2.73
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
38%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
2.89
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
51%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
2.37
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
47%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
1.9
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Karine Silva Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2025-08-16 UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev Dione Barbosa U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2024-11-16 UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic Viviane Araujo U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2024-04-27 UFC Fight Night: Nicolau vs. Perez Ariane da Silva U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2023-08-19 UFC 292: Sterling vs. O'Malley Maryna Moroz SUB Guillotine Choke 1 4:59 Win
2023-06-03 UFC Fight Night: Kara-France vs. Albazi Ketlen Souza SUB Other - Lock 1 1:45 Win
2022-06-04 UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Rozenstruik Poliana Botelho SUB D'Arce Choke 1 4:55 Win

ELO Progression Over Time

Karine Silva ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
6 2025-08-16 Dione Barbosa 1022 Win +14 1072
5 2024-11-16 Viviane Araujo 1024 Loss -18 1058
4 2024-04-27 Ariane da Silva 1023 Win +14 1076
3 2023-08-19 Maryna Moroz 1025 Win +20 1062
2 2023-06-03 Ketlen Souza 1000 Win +20 1042
1 2022-06-04 Poliana Botelho 1019 Win +22 1022

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