Douglas Silva de Andrade

Douglas Silva de Andrade (born June 22, 1985) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who currently competes in Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He has an older sister. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Silva de Andrade was expected to face Rob Font at UFC 175 in July 2014. However he ceded his place on the card due to injury and was replaced by George Roop.

He next faced Cody Gibson at UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs Mir on February 22, 2015. Silva de Andrade rebounded with a victory over Gibson with a unanimous decision.

After 21 months layoff from the recoveries of three surgeries, Silva de Andrade returned to octagon to fight Henry Briones at The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale: dos Anjos vs. Ferguson on November 5, 2016. He knocked out Briones via a spinning backfist and won the fight. He also earned a Performance of the Night bonus.

Silva de Andrade faced Rob Font on July 8, 2017 at UFC 213. He lost the fight via submission in the second round.

Silva de Andrade faced Marlon Vera on February 3, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 125. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Silva de Andrade was briefly scheduled to meet Petr Yan on September 15, 2018 at the UFC Fight Night 136. However, Andrade pulled out of the fight on August 9 citing a foot injury. The pair was rescheduled to meet on December 29, 2018 at UFC 232. He lost the fight via technical knockout in round two after his corner stopped the fight in between rounds.

Silva de Andrade faced Renan Barão in a featherweight bout on November 16, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 164. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Silva de Andrade was scheduled to face Movsar Evloev on March 7, 2020 at UFC 249. However, de Andrade withdrew from the bout due to injury and he was replaced by newcomer Jamall Emmers.

Silva de Andrade faced Lerone Murphy on January 20, 2021 at UFC on ESPN 20. He lost the bout via unanimous decision.

Silva de Andrade faced Gaetano Pirrello on October 2, 2021 at UFC Fight Night 193. He won the fight via knockout in round one. This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.

Silva de Andrade faced Sergey Morozov on February 12, 2022 at UFC 271. After a dominant round one from Morozov, Silva de Andrade won the bout via second round technical submission after dropping Morozov multiple times and then choking Morozov unconscious with a rear-naked choke. The bout earned the Fight of the Night bonus award.

Silva de Andrade faced Said Nurmagomedov on July 9, 2022 at UFC on ESPN 39. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Silva de Andrade faced Cody Stamann on May 13, 2023 at UFC on ABC 4. He won the bout via unanimous decision.

Silva de Andrade faced Miles Johns on June 15, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 58. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Silva de Andrade was scheduled to face John Castañeda on March 1, 2025 at UFC Fight Night 253. However, despite having the bout changed to a 140 pound catchweight bout, the fight was cancelled as Silva de Andrade did not have medical clearance to compete. It was later revealed that Andrade was suspended as a result of testing positive for the presence of furosemide six months from the date of the test, which made him eligible for competition on August 28, 2025.

Returning to Featherweight, Silva de Andrade faced promotional newcomer Javier Reyes on February 28, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 268. He lost the fight by technical knockout at the end of the first round.

Personal life Silva de Andrade and his wife Meiriane have a daughter, Eva (born 2021).

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship Performance of the Night (Two times)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Javier Reyes TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanagh

Mexico City, Mexico Loss

Miles Johns Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Perez vs. Taira

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Cody Stamann Decision (unanimous) UFC on ABC: Rozenstruik vs. Almeida

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Loss

Said Nurmagomedov Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Fiziev

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Sergey Morozov Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 271

Houston, Texas, United States Win

Gaetano Pirrello KO (punch) UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Walker

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Lerone Murphy Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Chiesa vs. Magny

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Win

Renan Barão Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Błachowicz vs. Jacaré

São Paulo, Brazil Loss

Petr Yan TKO (corner stoppage) UFC 232

Inglewood, California, United States Win

Marlon Vera Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Anders

Belém, Brazil Loss

Rob Font Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 213

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Henry Briones TKO (elbow and spinning back fist) The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale: dos Anjos vs. Ferguson

Mexico City, Mexico Win

Cody Gibson Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Mir

Porto Alegre, Brazil Loss

Zubaira Tukhugov Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Mousasi

Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil Win

Tiago Passos KO (punch) Jungle Fight 63

Belém, Brazil Win

Fabiano Fernandes TKO (punches) Jungle Fight 60

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Luiz Antônio Lobo Gavinho TKO (punches) Jungle Fight 52

Belém, Brazil Win

Abenilson Cardoso TKO (punches) Advangers Fight

Castanhal, Brazil Win

Felipe Froes KO (head kick) Shooto Brazil 30

Belém, Brazil Win

Eunapio Edson Freitas KO (head kick) Super Pitbull Fight

Castanhal, Brazil Win

Giovane Fernandes TKO (punches) Amazon Fight 11

Castanhal, Brazil Win

Neliton José Serrão Furtado Decision (unanimous) Amazon Fight 10

Belém, Brazil Win

João Ferreira Jr. Decision (split) Super Pitbull Fight 28

Castanhal, Brazil Win

Cleison Cardoso KO (punches) Super Pitbull Fight

Castanhal, Brazil Win

Anderson Macaco TKO (punches) Super Pitbull Fight

Castanhal, Brazil Win

Antônio Marcos TKO (punches) Super Pitbull Fight

Igarapé-Açu, Brazil Win

Marcelo Rodrigues KO (knees) Carmen Casca-Grossa Fight

Ananindeua, Brazil Win

Daziel Serafim da Silva Jr. TKO (punches) Super Pitbull Fight

Castanhal, Brazil Win

João Ferreira Jr. TKO (doctor stoppage) Super Pitbull Fight

Castanhal, Brazil Win

Antônio Carlos Fernandes TKO (head kick) Super Pitbull Fight

Castanhal, Brazil Win

Denis Pitbull KO (punches) Super Pitbull Fight: King of the Ring

Castanhal, Brazil Win

Denis Pitbull KO (knees) Super Pitbull Fight: King Champions

Castanhal, Brazil Win

Junior Teixeira TKO (retirement) Super Pitbull Fight 10

Capanema, Brazil Win

Maykson Souza Lima Decision (unanimous) Super Pitbull Fight 9

Castanhal, Brazil Win

Jorge Rodrigues Submission (rear-naked choke) Super Pitbull Fight 3

Castanhal, Brazil NC

Deivison Francisco Ribeiro No Contest (knee to the groin) Super Pitbull Fight

Castanhal, Brazil Win

Deivison Francisco Ribeiro TKO (corner stoppage) Open Fight de Vale Tudo 2

Castanhal, Brazil