What type of fighter is Bruno Silva?

Last Modified Mar 23, 2024 00:20 GMT
Bruno Silva
Courtesy: Getty Images

Bruno Silva is a prominent fighter currently active in the UFC’s middleweight division. An experienced fighter with over 30 professional mixed martial arts bouts to his record fought in different promotions before making his way into the UFC. He fought at the Ultimate Fighter in Brazil in 2016, where he was defeated in a heavyweight exhibition bout by Vitor Miranda.

Bruno Silva became a professional mixed martial artist in 2010. His career had a swindling start as he kept traversing through wins and losses in equal proportions. Silva then recovered from his shaky beginning and went on to amass an impressive winning streak of multiple fights while fighting in various professional mixed martial arts promotions.

In 2021, Bruno Silva made his professional debut in the UFC. He won his first three fights in the promotion before suffering consecutive losses against Alex Pereira and Gerald Meerschaert. He won against Brad Tavares in his next outing to the Octagon, only to end up losing twice against Brendan Allen and Sharabutdin Magomedov.

Bruno Silva is now braced up to square off against the former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman in a middleweight bout at UFC on ESPN: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot on March 30, 2024, on the main card of the event. As of now, he has been involved in eight fights in the UFC.

Bruno Silva Fighting Style

Bruno Silva has an affective striking and this is best reflected in his resume. He has 23 victories as of now out of which he has secured 20 via knockouts. While he possesses good striking he is also equipped with decisive grappling skills. Silva is a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu which further aids him in applying an offensive fighting style once inside the octagon.

What rank is Bruno Silva?

Bruno Silva is ranked as the No. 28 best middleweight professional mixed martial artist in the world. In the UFC, Silva is currently out of the top fifteen fighters in the middleweight division. He is currently on a two-fight losing streak as he prepares himself to enter the octagon against Chris Weidman on March 30, 2024, in his upcoming fight.

FAQs on Bruno Silva Fighting Style

A. Yes, he is a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.


A. He is an aggressive fighter who blends his striking with grappling inside the octagon.


A. He has 20 knockout victories to his record as of March 2024.


A. Bruno Silva is 34 years old.


A. As of March 2024, Bruno Silva is aged 34.


Related Stories

“I expect a tough fight” - Mansur Malachiev ready to face Jarred Brooks’ pressure-heavy style at ONE Fight Night 36 “I expect a tough fight” - Mansur Malachiev ready to face Jarred Brooks’ pressure-heavy style at ONE Fight Night 36
“I expect a tough fight” - Mansur Malachiev ready to face Jarred Brooks’ pressure-heavy style at ONE Fight Night 36
1d
“Neither one of us is gonna back down” - Aung La N Sang says fans are "in for a treat" in Zebaztian Kadestam matchup “Neither one of us is gonna back down” - Aung La N Sang says fans are "in for a treat" in Zebaztian Kadestam matchup
“Neither one of us is gonna back down” - Aung La N Sang says fans are "in for a treat" in Zebaztian Kadestam matchup
1d
“I think it will be hard for him” - Jaosuayai believes he owns distinct advantages in Muay Thai against phenom Akif Guluzada “I think it will be hard for him” - Jaosuayai believes he owns distinct advantages in Muay Thai against phenom Akif Guluzada
“I think it will be hard for him” - Jaosuayai believes he owns distinct advantages in Muay Thai against phenom Akif Guluzada
1d
"Ur not aloud" - Nate Diaz shoots down Dustin Poirier's Zuffa boxing call out "Ur not aloud" - Nate Diaz shoots down Dustin Poirier's Zuffa boxing call out
"Ur not aloud" - Nate Diaz shoots down Dustin Poirier's Zuffa boxing call out
1d
"Do they secure me or do they let me go?" - Conor McGregor drops bombshell about his UFC future as contract nears end "Do they secure me or do they let me go?" - Conor McGregor drops bombshell about his UFC future as contract nears end
"Do they secure me or do they let me go?" - Conor McGregor drops bombshell about his UFC future as contract nears end
1d
"50-45 is blasphemous" - Fans get brutally honest about Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes 2 scorecards at PFL Dubai "50-45 is blasphemous" - Fans get brutally honest about Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes 2 scorecards at PFL Dubai
"50-45 is blasphemous" - Fans get brutally honest about Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Paul Hughes 2 scorecards at PFL Dubai 
22h
ONE Fight Night 36 post-fight breakdown: Aslamjon Ortikov stays perfect, overcomes Kongthoranee in three-round banger ONE Fight Night 36 post-fight breakdown: Aslamjon Ortikov stays perfect, overcomes Kongthoranee in three-round banger
ONE Fight Night 36 post-fight breakdown: Aslamjon Ortikov stays perfect, overcomes Kongthoranee in three-round banger
15h
Dustin Poirier suggests hilarious way to settle Nate Diaz beef with "hardest fight of both our careers" statement, Stockton native responds Dustin Poirier suggests hilarious way to settle Nate Diaz beef with "hardest fight of both our careers" statement, Stockton native responds
Dustin Poirier suggests hilarious way to settle Nate Diaz beef with "hardest fight of both our careers" statement, Stockton native responds
23h
Mansur Malachiev looks to settle Jarred Brooks beef in the ring: “He ended up throwing around disrespectful language” Mansur Malachiev looks to settle Jarred Brooks beef in the ring: “He ended up throwing around disrespectful language”
Mansur Malachiev looks to settle Jarred Brooks beef in the ring: “He ended up throwing around disrespectful language”
1d
Conor McGregor taking on Dillon Danis barefoot in 1v1 basketball game sends fans reeling: "WTF kinda shot was that" Conor McGregor taking on Dillon Danis barefoot in 1v1 basketball game sends fans reeling: "WTF kinda shot was that"
Conor McGregor taking on Dillon Danis barefoot in 1v1 basketball game sends fans reeling: "WTF kinda shot was that"
20h
Sportskeeda logo
Close menu
WWE
WWE
NBA
NBA
NFL
NFL
MMA
MMA
Tennis
Tennis
NHL
NHL
Golf
Golf
MLB
MLB
Soccer
Soccer
F1
F1
WNBA
WNBA
down arrow icon
More
bell-icon Manage notifications