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Natalia Silva

20-5-1 MMA (8-0 UFC) Women's Flyweight Brazilian
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SCOUTING REPORT

Natalia Silva

20-5-1 MMA (8-0 UFC) Women's Flyweight Brazilian
High Danger

The #1 (tied) contender in Womens Flyweight with an 8-0 UFC start — one of the best undefeated streaks in division history. Leads the division in striking differential (2.45) and third most knockdowns per 15 minutes. Her 90.3% takedown defense is the highest in WFL history. Most recently dominated former champion Rose Namajunas via UD at UFC 324 (Jan 2026). A points fighter who wins consistently but has no knockout wins in UFC — all recent wins by decision.

Physical Profile

StanceOrthodox
Height163 cm
Reach65 inches
Record20-5-1 MMA (8-0 UFC)

Finish Breakdown

KO/TKO
0%
Submissions
13%
Decisions
88%

Fighting Style

Taekwondo-based striker with exceptional footwork and kicking range. Brazilian with a late start in martial arts (started at 16 through a social project). Has developed a complete MMA game around her striking. Extremely fast hands and kicks; difficult to pressure consistently. Leads and counters well. Has added grappling defense — leads the division in takedown defense at 90.3%.

Strengths

  • Striking volume and accuracy — leads WFL in striking differential (2.45); picks opponents apart at range
  • Footwork — elite movement; opponents cant pin her down; controls distance with her feet
  • Kicking variety — head kicks, body kicks, leg kicks; uses all levels
  • Takedown defense — 90.3% TD defense; highest in WFL history; opponents cant take her down
  • Undefeated UFC record — 8-0 to start her UFC career; has beaten good competition
  • Highest striking differential in WFL divisional history
  • Poised — never rattled; fights with great composure even in high-stakes fights

Weaknesses

  • Finish rate — last 5 UFC wins all by decision — has become a points fighter
  • Power — no KO wins in UFC; relies entirely on decision wins
  • Submission defense unknown — only faced one wrestler in UFC; limited grappling test
  • Pressure fighters — has not faced someone who backs her up consistently
  • Title experience — no title fight experience; upcoming challenge vs Shevchenko would be her first

Style Tendencies

  • Leads with kicks and uses range expertly — very hard to pressure
  • Fast hands and creative combinations on the feet
  • Uses footwork to create angles — opponents cant pin her down
  • Takedown defense is elite but only truly tested against one wrestler

Recent Form

8-0 in UFC including wins over Rose Namajunas (UD at UFC 324), Alexa Grasso (UD at UFC 315), and Jasmine Jasudavicius (UD at UFC 292).

Key Fights

WIN Rose Namajunas (UFC 324) UD Replaced injured Alexa Grasso; dominated former champion — Jan 2026
WIN Alexa Grasso (UFC 315) UD Beat former champion on short notice — May 2025
WIN Jasmine Jasudavicius (UFC 292) UD — Mar 2024
WIN Tereza Bleda (UFC 283) SUB Only UFC submission win — Jan 2023
WIN Victoria Leonardo (UFC 275) KO (R1) Only KO win in career — Jun 2022

Recommended Game Plan

Pressure forward to back her up — shes most effective at range. Chain-wrestle her to slow her striking game (her grappling has only been minimally tested). Target the body to cut her off at mid-range. If you can survive the first 2 rounds, test her cardio in round 3+.

Standing

Pressure forward and cut off the ring — dont let her control distance with her footwork. Target the body to slow her movement.

Clinch

Chain-wrestle to slow her striking. Her grappling defense hasnt been seriously tested — pressure her.

Ground

From top position, stay heavy and work ground-and-pound. Her grappling defense is untested at the highest level.

Key Instructions
  1. Pressure forward from the opening bell — back her up and cut off the ring
  2. Chain-wrestle to slow her striking game — she hasnt faced elite grapplers
  3. Body kicks to cut her off at mid-range — shes most dangerous at full extension
  4. Test her cardio in round 3+ — shes a pace fighter but has never been pressured for 5 rounds

⚠ This report is based on publicly available fight data and AI analysis. Not financial or medical advice.

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