(1984-06-21) June 21, 1984 (age 39) Vila Velha, Espirito Santo, Brazil
Other names
A Fierce Tiger
Residence
Vila Velha, Espirito Santo, Brazil
Height
5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight
170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Division
Welterweight Middleweight
Reach
74 in (188 cm)[1]
Team
X-Gym (2005–2016)[2] Kings MMA (2016) Tiger's Den MMA (2016–2018) Team Nogueira (2018–present)[2]
Rank
Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[3] Black belt in Judo[3]
Years active
2005–2019
Mixed martial arts record
Total
32
Wins
20
By knockout
4
By submission
13
By decision
3
Losses
11
By knockout
4
By decision
6
By disqualification
1
No contests
1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Erick Silva (born June 21, 1984) is a Brazilian former mixed martial artist who competed in the Welterweight division. A professional from 2005 till 2019, he competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Bellator MMA, and Jungle Fight, where he was the inaugural Welterweight Champion. He is also former UFC Bantamweight fighter Gabriel Silva's big brother.[4]
^"Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Machida vs. Dollaway". UFC.com. Archived from the original on December 21, 2014. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
^ abGuilherme Cruz (July 26, 2018). "Erick Silva aims to 'restart my career in a smart way' after post-UFC win". mmafighting.com.
^ ab"Erick Silva - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved August 23, 2015.
^Guilherme Cruz (July 20, 2019). "UFC on ESPN 4 is Gabriel Silva's turn to shine after brother's UFC career". mmafighting.com.
ErickSilva (born June 21, 1984) is a Brazilian former mixed martial artist who competed in the Welterweight division. A professional from 2005 till 2019...
(2013-08-07). "ErickSilva will fight Dong Hyun Kim at UFC Fight Night 29". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2013-08-07. Damon Martin. "Kim crushes Silva in Brazil"...
202. Amosov won the fight via unanimous decision. Amosov then faced ErickSilva on 16 February 2019 at Bellator 216. Amosov won the fight via unanimous...
unanimous decision. Hieron was expected to face ErickSilva on February 2, 2013 at UFC 156. However, Silva pulled out of the bout citing an injury and was...
fights live on Sportsnet and FX. Siyar Bahadurzada was scheduled to face ErickSilva, but pulled out of the bout. Veteran fighter Carlo Prater stepped in...
Miller. Mike Swick was scheduled to make his return against debuting ErickSilva on this card. However, Swick had to withdraw from the bout due to a knee...
Magny stepped in as a short notice replacement for Rick Story to face ErickSilva on August 23, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 74. He won the fight via split...
loss to Ellenberger, Koscheck replaced an injured Ben Saunders to face ErickSilva on March 21, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 62. Koscheck lost the fight by submission...
Staff (June 8, 2012). "UFC on FUEL TV 10 bonuses: Thiago Silva, Rafael Cavalcante, ErickSilva get $50K". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved June 8, 2013. Staff...
any significant offence. Daley lost by unanimous decision. Daley faced ErickSilva at Bellator 223 on 22 June 2019. He won the fight by unanimous decision...
February 2, 2013, at UFC 156 in his promotional debut, replacing an injured ErickSilva. Woodley won the fight via KO at just 36 seconds of the opening round...
157 to bolster that event's card. ErickSilva was expected to face Jay Hieron at the Rocksville event; however, Silva pulled out of the bout citing an...
Fighters were awarded $70,000 bonuses. Fight of the Night: Jon Fitch vs. ErickSilva Knockout of the Night: Rony Jason Submission of the Night: Antônio Rodrigo...
split decision. Story was expected to face ErickSilva on June 27, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 70. However, Silva was removed from the card on June 19, after...
190. He lost the fight by submission in the second round. Taleb faced ErickSilva on March 5, 2016 at UFC 196. He won the fight via knockout in the second...
29 September 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV 5. Hathaway was expected to face ErickSilva on 8 June 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV 10. However, Hathaway was pulled from...
The given name Eric, Erich, Erikk, Erik, Erick, or Eirik is derived from the Old Norse name Eiríkr [ˈɛiˌriːkz̠] (or Eríkr [ˈeˌriːkz̠] in Old East Norse...
On January 10, 2019 it was reported that a welterweight bout between ErickSilva and Yaroslav Amosov was added to the event. The card also featured the...