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Lightweight Division

Not Fighting

"Leko"

Alex da Silva

Lightweight Division

21-4-0 (W-L-D)

13

Wins by Knockout

7

Wins by Submission

Alex da Silva

athlete record

Info

Learn more about Alex da Silva's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Not Fighting
Place of Birth
Brazil
Fighting style
Striker
Age
27
Height
68.00
Weight
155.50
Octagon Debut
Apr. 20, 2019
Reach
73.00
Leg reach
40.00

Fighter Facts

  • Pro since 2014
     
  • 13 wins by KO, seven by submission (Guillotine, armbar, 4 RNC, triangle)
     
  • 17 first round finishes
     
  • Has won three of his last five

UFC HISTORY:
UFC Fight Night (6/4/22) Da Silva lost a three round majority decision to Joe Solecki 
UFC 253 (9/26/20) Da Silva lost a three round unanimous decision to Brad Riddell
UFC Fight Night (8/10/19) Da Silva won a three round unanimous decision over Kazula Vargas
UFC Fight Night (4/20/19) Da Silva was submitted by Alexander Yakovlev via guillotine choke at 3:10 of the second round

Q&A

When and why did you start training for fighting? Nine years ago. I wanted to become a fighter.
What ranks and titles have you held? I am purple belt in Luta Livre Esportiva
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s a reward for everything I have sacrificed in my life to become a top fighter.
What was your job before you started fighting? I used to work as a bodyguard
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? I won a couple of Muay Thai competitions
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? I was Aspera FC featherweight champion 
Favorite grappling technique:
Armbar
Favorite Striking technique: Flying knee