Bruno Gustavo Silva is a prominent flyweight professional mixed martial artist signed with the UFC. He made his professional debut as a martial artist on February 6, 2011, against Paulo Magueta. Silva dispatched him in the first round and took off with a victory. Years later, Silva joined the UFC on October 6, 2019, and was welcomed to the promotion by Khalid Taha at UFC 243. As of May 21, 2025, Silva is ranked No. 12 in the UFC's flyweight rankings.
Silva's rival for his upcoming fight, Joshua Van, has been active as a professional mixed martial artist since 2021. He made his professional debut against Tony Esquivel in a flyweight showdown. He knocked out Esquivel in the second round and started his professional journey with a dominant win. A year later, Van ventured into the UFC and took on Zhalgas Zhumagulov at UFC on ABC: Emmett vs. Topuria on June 24, 2023. As of March 2025, he is ranked No. 12 in the UFC's flyweight rankings.
Bruno Gustavo Silva vs. Joshua Van Tale of the Tape
| Stats | Bruno Gustavo Silva | Joshua Van |
| MMA Record | 23-13-0 | 13-2-0 |
| UFC Ranking (Flyweight) | 12 | 14 |
| Last Fight | Loss | Win |
| Nationality | Brazilian | American, Burmese |
| Height | 6'0" | 5'5" |
| Weight | 125 lbs. | 125 lbs. |
| Reach | 65" | 65" |
| Striking Accuracy | 49% | 54% |
| Takedown Accuracy | 25% | 63% |
| Takedown Defense | 60% | 80% |
| Win Streak (Active) | 0 | 3 |
| MMA Debut | 2011 | 2021 |
Bruno Gustavo Silva Record
Heading into UFC 316, Bruno Gustavo Silva has a professional mixed martial arts record of 14 wins, six losses, two draws, and one no contest as of May 2025. He has won six fights by knockout, four by submission, and four by decision. Silva has suffered two losses by knockout, one by submission, and three by decision.
| 23 matches | 14 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 6 | 2 |
| By submission | 4 | 1 |
| By decision | 4 | 3 |
| Draws | 2 | |
| No contests | 1 | |
Joshua Van Record
Gearing up for UFC 316, Joshua Van holds a professional mixed martial arts record of 13 wins and two losses as of May 2025. He has won six fights by knockout, two by submission, and five by decision. He has suffered one loss by knockout and one by submission.
| 15 matches | 13 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 6 | 1 |
| By submission | 2 | 1 |
| By decision | 5 | 0 |
FAQs on Bruno Gustavo Silva vs. Joshua Van Head to Head Record
A. He has a professional MMA record of 14 wins, six losses, two draws, and one no contest as of May 2025.
A. He has a professional MMA record of 13 wins and two losses as of May 21, 2025.
A. He fights with an orthodox stance.
A. He has an orthodox stance.
A. He has a reach of 65 inches.
