Alex da Silva Coelho

Alex da Silva Coelho (born February 4, 1996) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the Lightweight division. A professional since 2014, he most notably competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Mixed martial arts career

Early career Silva started his career in mixed martial arts at the age of 18, and won 20 of 21 bouts, mainly competing for Aspera FC, between 2014 and 2019. He had then-teammate and future UFC star Darren Till, as one of his early mentors through his journey fighting in the Regional MMA scene. After amassing a record of 20–1 (which included 20 finishes), he signed his contract with the UFC, and would quit his job as a security guard in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Silva made his promotional debut against Alexander Yakovlev as a late replacement for Teemu Packalen on April 20, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 149. He lost the fight via guillotine choke submission in the second round.

Silva faced Kazula Vargas at UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2 on August 10, 2019. He out grappled Vargas throughout the fight and won it via unanimous decision.

Silva faced Brad Riddell at UFC 253 September 27, 2020. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Silva was expected to face Devonte Smith on February 6, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 184. However, Silva pulled out due to undisclosed reasons. He was replaced by Justin Jaynes.

Silva faced Joe Solecki on June 4, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 207. He lost the fight via majority decision after a point deduction was given to Silva due to repeatedly locking his toes in the fence.

On June 8, 2022, it was confirmed that Silva was no longer on the UFC roster.

Post UFC In his first bout after leaving the UFC, Silva faced Makkasharip Zaynukov on March 18, 2023, at UAE Warriors 39, losing by split decision.

Silva rebounded in his next bout at UAE Warriors 42 on May 20, 2023, against Ali Mashrapov, knocking him out via knee in the third round.

Silva would next face Bagysh Zharmamatov on August 26, 2023, at UAE Warriors 44, submitting him with a guillotine choke in less than a minute.

Silva fought Dinislam Kamavov on January 20, 2024 at UAE Warriors 46, winning the bout via unanimous decision.

Mixed martial arts record Win

Arbi Mezhidov Submission (anaconda choke) UAE Warriors 69

Al Ain, United Arab Emirates Win

Kurbanali Isabekov KO (punch) UAE Warriors 63

Al Ain, United Arab Emirates Loss

Amru Magomedov TKO (body kick and punches) UAE Warriors 58

Al Ain, United Arab Emirates Win

Dinislam Kamavov Decision (unanimous) UAE Warriors 46

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Win

Bagysh Zharmamatov Submission (guillotine choke) UAE Warriors 44

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Win

Ali Mashrapov KO (knee) UAE Warriors 42

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Loss

Makkasharip Zaynukov Decision (split) UAE Warriors 39

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Loss

Joe Solecki Decision (majority) UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Rozenstruik

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Brad Riddell Decision (unanimous) UFC 253

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Win

Kazula Vargas Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2

Montevideo, Uruguay Loss

Alexander Yakovlev Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Oleinik

Saint Petersburg, Russia Win

Slavoljub Mitić TKO (doctor stoppage) Serbian Battle Championship 19

Novi Sad, Serbia Win

Fernando Colman Submission (guillotine choke) Aspera FC 57

Florianópolis, Brazil Loss

Jakub Kowalewicz Decision (unanimous) Brave CF 5

Mumbai, India Win

Daniel Swain TKO (punches) Brave CF 2

Isa Town, Bahrain Win

Marcelo Rodrigues Piazza Santos TKO (punches) Aspera FC 41

São José, Brazil Win

Welinton Dias KO (punch) Aspera FC 33

São José, Brazil Win

Wesley dos Santos TKO (punches) K.O. Combate 2

Caçador, Brazil Win

Guilherme Batista TKO (punches) Blasius Combat 2

São Ludgero, Brazil Win

Gabriel Vieira das Neves TKO (elbows) Aspera FC 25

Curitibanos, Brazil Win

Silvio Fernandes KO (knee) Aspera FC 22

Cocal do Sul, Brazil Win

Luis Fernando Messa TKO (elbows) Aspera FC 21

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Mateus Santana Dias KO (punch) Fox Fight 1

Joaçaba, Brazil Win

Marcelo Boldrini TKO (punches) Aspera FC 17

Curitibanos, Brazil Win

Fernando Scariot Submission (rear-naked choke) Aspera FC 14

Lages, Brazil Win

Antônio Marcos Pereira Submission (rear-naked choke) Aspera FC 11

Curitibanos, Brazil Win

Celso Ferreira Submission (rear-naked choke) Curitiba Fight Pro 2

Curitiba, Brazil Win

Herison Oliveira TKO (punches) Aspera FC 8

Paranaguá, Brazil Win

Jeferson Lins Submission (rear-naked choke) Aspera FC 7

Itajaí, Brazil Win

Guilherme Souza TKO (doctor stoppage) Curitiba Fight Pro

Xaxim, Brazil Win

Douglas Carvalho Submission (triangle choke) Aspera FC 3

Itajaí, Brazil Win

Igor Duarte KO (head kick) Aspera FC 2

Itajaí, Brazil