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Tale of the Tape
Age
30
Height
6' 0"
Reach
72.5"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
Brazil
Key Stats
68%
Win Rate
85%
Finish Rate
6
KO/TKO Wins
5
Submission Wins
1
Title Fight Wins
19
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
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"Caveira". That's what they call Samuel Silva, and is part of the UFC lightweight division's deep end, fighting out of Brazil — 19 pro fights in, still swinging for a number next to his name.
The record shows a bit of everything: knockouts (6), submissions (5), decisions (2). Well-rounded is an overused word; here it's just accurate.
The last fight went to Mandel Nallo (KO/TKO (Punch) R1) — a setback, and the interesting question is always what a fighter does with one.
Recent Fights
Mandel Nallo
KO/TKO (Punch) R1 · Sep 3, 2025
Dana White's Contender Series: Season 9, Week 4
George Hardwick
Decision - Unanimous · Mar 21, 2025
Cage Warriors 186: Hardwick vs. Garcia
Anderson Ferreira
Submission (Guillotine) R2 · Jan 28, 2024
LFA 175: Lopes vs. Brigagão
Rodrigo Lidio
Decision - Split · Sep 3, 2023
LFA 166: Neto vs. Conrado
Lucas Ribeiro
KO/TKO R1 · Jul 13, 2023
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