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Natalia Silva: The UFC Star Forged in Early Career Losses
25 Jan
Summary
- Silva boasts a 7-fight win streak, tied for second longest in flyweight history.
- All five of her career losses occurred before joining the UFC promotion.
- Her early losses shaped her into the durable fighter she is today.
Natalia Silva enters UFC 324 with an impressive unbeaten streak in the women's flyweight division, currently tied for the second-longest in its history with seven consecutive wins. However, this success is built on a foundation of earlier career challenges. Silva's professional record is 19 wins, 5 losses, and 1 draw, with all five losses occurring before her UFC debut.
These defeats took place between 2015 and 2017 in Brazil, during Silva's transition from a taekwondo background to mixed martial arts. Her initial losses came against opponents like Kenya Miranda, Elaine Leal, and Daiane Firmino. A significant turning point was her move to train with Carlos Borracha at Jungle Fight in 2017, leading to her winning the Jungle Fight flyweight title in 2019.
Silva's journey from early setbacks to becoming a top contender highlights her development and resilience. Her past experiences, including adapting to grappling and learning from every fight, have forged her into the composed and complete fighter she is today, ready for significant challenges.
