Karine Silva

Karine Silva de Almeida (born December 2, 1993) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist who competes in the women's Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of June 20, 2026, she is #13 in the Meta UFC women's flyweight rankings.

Background With minimal financial resources, Silva took the daring step of leaving her job to move into a martial arts academy. Despite lacking support from her family, both morally and financially, she persevered. Working odd jobs, from security guard to masseuse and receptionist, she hustled to sustain herself while immersing herself in martial arts training.

Silva's venture into the world of combat sports began with "Chinese boxing", eventually transitioning to mixed martial arts. At 19, she made her professional debut, although she hadn't initially planned on pursuing a career in the sport. Driven by her newfound passion, she abandoned school, family, and job to fully commit to her training. Her journey took a significant turn when she joined a team that offered comprehensive training in various disciplines like luta livre, wrestling, MMA, and muay Thai.

She would go on to lose her next bout via unanimous decision to Dione Barbosa after a two year layoff, Silve started building momentum by dropping down back to flyweight and knocking out Vitoria Ferreira in August 2019. Silva embarked on a five-fight winning streak that positioned her for her shot at making the UFC.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Silva made her promotional debut against Poliana Botelho on June 4, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 207. She won the fight via a brabo choke in round one. This win earned her the Performance of the Night award.

In her sophomore performance, Silva faced Invicta Champion Ketlen Souza on June 3, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 46. She won the fight by kneebar submission in the first round.

Silva rematched Maryna Moroz on August 19, 2023, at UFC 292. She won the fight via a guillotine choke submission in the first round.

Silva faced Ariane Lipski on April 27, 2024 at UFC on ESPN 55. She won the fight by unanimous decision.

Silva faced Viviane Araújo on November 16, 2024 at UFC 309. She lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Silva was scheduled to face JJ Aldrich on August 16, 2025 at UFC 319. However, Aldrich withdrew from the fight for undisclosed reasons and was replaced by Dione Barbosa. She won the fight via unanimous decision.

Silva faced Maycee Barber on December 6, 2025 at UFC 323. She lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Silva faced Jasmine Jasudavicius on April 18, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 273. She lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Silva is scheduled to face Gabriella Fernandes on November 7, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 293.

Championships and accomplishments Mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship Performance of the Night (One time) MMA Fighting 2023 Third Team MMA All-Star

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Jasmine Jasudavicius Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Malott

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Loss

Maycee Barber Decision (unanimous) UFC 323

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Dione Barbosa Decision (unanimous) UFC 319

Chicago, Illinois, United States Loss

Viviane Araújo Decision (unanimous) UFC 309

New York City, New York, United States Win

Ariane Lipski Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Nicolau vs. Perez

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Maryna Moroz Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 292

Boston, Massachusetts, United States Win

Ketlen Souza Submission (kneebar) UFC on ESPN: Kara-France vs. Albazi

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Poliana Botelho Submission (brabo choke) UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Rozenstruik

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Qihui Yan Submission (guillotine choke) Dana White's Contender Series 45

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Sidy Rocha TKO (arm injury) Standout Fighting Tournament 22

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Simone da Silva Submission (heel hook) Standout Fighting Tournament 21

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Geovanna Eduarda Submission (rear-naked choke) Cidade da Luta 4

Curitiba, Brazil Win

Vitória Ferreira TKO (punches) Cidade da Luta 3

Curitiba, Brazil Loss

Dione Barbosa Decision (unanimous) Katana Fight 9

Pinhais, Brazil Loss

Marina Mokhnatkina Submission (kneebar) Fight Nights Global 81

Omsk, Russia Win

Juliete de Souza Submission (triangle choke) Curitiba Top Fight 11

Curitiba, Brazil Win

Bruna Rosso TKO (elbows) Aspera FC 25

Curitibanos, Brazil Win

Leticia Ribeiro Submission (armbar) Aspera FC 20

Navegantes, Brazil Win

Cynthia Cândido TKO (punches) Aspera FC 17

Curitibanos, Brazil Loss

Maryna Moroz Submission (armbar) XFC International 7

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Geisyele Nascimento TKO (punches) Aspera FC 8

Paranaguá, Brazil Win

Patricia Marques TKO (punches) Aspera FC 7

Itajai, Brazil Win

Cintia Nunes KO (head kick) Aspera FC 6

Itapema, Brazil Win

Helaine Ribeiro KO (elbows) Victory Iron Girls 1

Florianópolis, Brazil Win

Marta Souza TKO (punches) Curitiba Fight Pro 1

Xaxim, Brazil Loss

Elaine Albuquerque KO (punch) Sparta MMA 7

Balneário Camboriú, Brazil