Bruno Gustavo da Silva

Bruno Gustavo Aparecido da Silva (born 16 March 1990) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Background Silva was born and grew up in the neighbourhoods of Piracicaba, Brazil, with one sister and one brother. Playing various sports in his childhood, Silva dabbled in martial arts by training in capoeira around the age of ten.

In the quarterfinals, Silva faced Dileno Lopes. Silva lost the bout via first-round submission and was eliminated from the tournament.

Post-TUF career After the season, Silva moved to Arizona in 2015 in order to train at Fight Ready MMA. He competed mostly in the United States, racking up 3–1–1 with his most memorable fights being winning the World Fighting Federation Flyweight title and also a draw against fellow future UFC fighter, Casey Kenney at LFA 11. However, on 21 August, it was reported that the bout was moved to UFC 243. He lost the fight via submission in round three. On 23 December 2019, Taha received a one-year USADA suspension for tested positive for furosemide (diuretics) in an in-competition urine sample provided on 6 October 2019 where Taha took a medicine for reducing inflammation and swelling in his eyes which contained furosemide. The fight was ruled a no-contest.

Silva was scheduled to face Su Mudaerji in a flyweight bout at UFC Fight Night 170 on 14 March 2020. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic in mainland China, Mudaerji was forced to withdraw from the event as he would not travel to prepare for the fight and was replaced by promotional newcomer David Dvořák. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Silva was scheduled to face Tagir Ulanbekov on 12 September 2020, at UFC Fight Night 177. However, due to travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the pairing was rescheduled and took place four weeks later at UFC Fight Night 179. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

As the last fight of his prevailing contract, Silva faced JP Buys on 20 March 2021, at UFC on ESPN 21. After knocking Buys down multiple times during the bout, da Silva won the bout via technical knockout in the second round. This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.

Silva signed a new, four-fight deal with the organisation.

Silva, replacing Denys Bondar, faced Victor Rodriguez on 22 May 2021, at UFC Fight Night 188. He won the fight via knockout a minute into the first round. This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.

Silva faced Tyson Nam on 11 March 2023, at UFC Fight Night 221. He won the fight via technical submission due to a rear-naked choke in round two. This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.

Silva was scheduled to face Cody Durden on 23 September 2023, at UFC Fight Night 228. However, the bout was cancelled because Durden filled in to face Jake Hadley at UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Font as a result of the withdrawal of Hadley's original opponent. Durden and Silva faced each other on 20 July 2024, at UFC on ESPN 60. Silva won the fight by technical knockout in the second round. This fight earned him another Performance of the Night award.

Silva faced former RIZIN Bantamweight Champion Manel Kape on 14 December 2024 at UFC on ESPN 63. Despite delivering three low-blows resulting in a point deduction for Silva, Silva ended up losing the fight by technical knockout via a body kick and punches in the third round.

Silva was scheduled to face Joshua Van on 8 March 2025, at UFC 313. However, Silva pulled out due to an injury and was replaced by Road to UFC Season 2 flyweight winner Rei Tsuruya. The bout was rescheduled and took place on 7 June 2025 at UFC 316.

Silva faced Park Hyun-sung on 18 October 2025 at UFC Fight Night 262. He won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the third round.

Silva was scheduled to face Lone'er Kavanagh on 14 March 2026, at UFC Fight Night 269. However, Kavanagh withdrew from the bout to headline UFC Fight Night 268. Former LFA Flyweight Champion Charles Johnson stepped in as a replacement to face Silva. Silva lost the fight by split decision.

Silva faced Édgar Cháirez on 6 June 2026 at UFC Fight Night 278. He lost the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round.

Championships and accomplishments Ultimate Fighting Championship Performance of the Night (Four times) World Fighting Federation WFF Flyweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Édgar Cháirez Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs. Bonfim

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Charles Johnson Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Vallejos

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Park Hyun-sung Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: de Ridder vs. Allen

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Loss

Joshua Van TKO (punches) UFC 316

Newark, New Jersey, United States Loss

Manel Kape TKO (body kick and punches) UFC on ESPN: Covington vs. Buckley

Tampa, Florida, United States Win

Cody Durden TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Lemos vs. Jandiroba

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Tyson Nam Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Dvalishvili

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Victor Rodriguez KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

JP Buys TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Brunson vs. Holland

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Tagir Ulanbekov Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Loss

David Dvořák Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Oliveira

Brasília, Brazil NC

Khalid Taha NC (overturned) UFC 243

Melbourne, Australia Win

Ralph Acosta Decision (unanimous) World Fighting Federation 40

Chandler, Arizona, United States Win

Joe Madrid TKO (punches) World Fighting Federation 35

Chandler, Arizona, United States Draw

Casey Kenney Draw (split) LFA 11

Phoenix, Arizona, United States Loss

Adalto Prado KO (head kick) Aspera FC 44

São Pedro, Brazil Win

Matt Betzold Decision (split) World Fighting Federation 25

Chandler, Arizona, United States Win

Heider Prais Submission (rear-naked choke) Team Nogueira: MMA Fight Live

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Sóslenis Carvalho Submission (rear-naked choke) Talent MMA Circuit 8

Valinhos, Brazil Win

Júlio Cesar Moraes KO (spinning wheel kick) Team Nogueira: MMA Circuit 4

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Atila Oliveira Decision (unanimous) MMA Challenge: Ponte Preta

Campinas, Brazil Draw

Yury Valenzuela Draw (majority) Encontro Fight 2

Santa Bárbara d'Oeste, Brazil Loss

Wesley Batista Decision (unanimous) Corumbatai Fight

Corumbataí, Brazil Win

James Carvalho TKO (doctor stoppage) Arena Fight Uberlandia 4

Uberlândia, Brazil Loss

Rodrigo Marcos Submission (armbar) Hombres de Honor 29

Sorocaba, Brazil Win

Renato Higen Carriel Decision (unanimous) Circuito MMA Kyokushinkaikan 2

Sorocaba, Brazil Win

Paulo Magueta Submission Circuito MMA Kyokushinkaikan

Sorocaba, Brazil Mixed martial arts exhibition record Loss

Dileno Lopes Submission (guillotine choke) The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4 (airdate)

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Gustavo Sedório TKO (jaw injury) The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4 (airdate)

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States