Danny Silva

"El Puma"

MMA Record: 10-2-0
UFC Record: 2-1-0
Weight Class: Featherweight

Danny Silva "El Puma" - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Danny Silva has 2 wins in the UFC. Danny Silva lands an average of 6.67 significant strikes per minute and averages 2.0 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fighter Profile

Danny Silva, a mixed martial artist with an impressive record of 10 wins, 2 losses, and 0 draws, has competed primarily in the 145 lbs weight class. Standing at 5' 11', with a reach of 70', Silva demonstrates a versatile stance, switching between orthodox and southpaw positions. In terms of performance, Silva averages 6.67 significant strikes per minute during his UFC career, showcasing a striking accuracy of 55%. However, he also absorbs an average of 7.47 strikes per minute, with a strike defense rate of 61%. He attempts approximately 0.2 submissions per 15 minutes and successfully lands takedowns at a rate of 33% every 15 minutes. Notable victories in Silva's career include his win against Josh Culibao, who held an ELO rating of 1010. His most recent fights showcase his resilience, having won against Josh Culibao and Lucas Almeida via decision (S-DEC). However, he suffered a loss in his last fight against Kevin Vallejos, also by decision (U-DEC) in March 2025.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1010

Physical & Background Stats

Height
5' 11'
Weight
Featherweight
Reach
70'
Stance
Switch
Date of Birth
Jan 30 1997
Age
28
Peak ELO
1000
ELO Rank
1498 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
42-10-1
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1011.7
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
999.5

Performance Statistics

SLpM
6.67
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
55%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
7.47
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
61%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
2.0
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
33%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
0.2
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Danny Silva Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2025-08-02 UFC Fight Night: Taira vs. Park Kevin Vallejos U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2025-03-01 UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Almabayev Lucas Almeida S-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2024-03-16 UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura Josh Culibao S-DEC 3 5:00 Win

Danny Silva ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
3 2025-08-02 Kevin Vallejos 1021 Loss -15 985
2 2025-03-01 Lucas Almeida 1006 Win 0 1000
1 2024-03-16 Josh Culibao 1010 Win 0 1000

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