Natalia Silva is a rising star in the UFC Women’s Flyweight division with an eye on a championship fight on the horizon.
The Brazilian fighter has been racking up impressive victories so far in the UFC, having won 6 in a row since her debut in 2022.
Now top 5 in the rankings, she is gunning for a world title shot and looks to have the drive and ability to go all the way and become champion.
Here is all you need to know about Natalia Silva.
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How old is Natalia Silva?
Natalia Silva was born on February 3, 1997, making her 28 years old as of May 2025. She was born in Pingo-d’Água, Minas Gerais, Brazil, where she began learning taekwondo as a 16-year-old.
Natalia Silva’s height, weight, and reach
Silva stands at 5 feet 4 inches, which is equivalent to 163cm. She competes in the UFC Women’s Flyweight division, which has a weight limit of 125 lbs. For her fight against Alexa Grasso at UFC 315, Silva weighed in at 126 lbs.
She also has a reach of 65 inches, or 165cm.
Who is Natalia Silva’s sister?
Silva had a sister called Ana, who sadly passed away in 2024. Her death deeply affected the MMA star, who took a 7-month break from competing to deal with the loss.
Natalia Silva Instagram and X/Twitter
Silva’s Instagram account nataliasilvaufc has over 200,000 followers as of May 2025. She regularly posts training updates, personal photos, and promotional material related to her UFC career, attracting a sizable audience.
She also has an X (formerly known as Twitter) account, which mainly reposts content promoting her upcoming fights. The handle is nataliasilvaufc.
Who is Natalia Silva’s husband?
As of May 2025, Silva is not confirmed to be married or in a relationship.
Natalia Silva’s MMA record
| WLD | (T)KO | SUB |
| 18-5-1 | 5-1 | 7-2 |
Natalia Silva’s MMA stats
| Significant Strikes Landed per Minute | 5.19 |
| Significant Striking Accuracy | 48% |
| Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute | 2.35 |
| Significant Strike Defense (the % of opponents’ strikes that did not land) | 65% |
| Average Takedowns Landed per 15 minutes | 0.40 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 25% |
| Takedown Defense (the % of opponents’ TD attempts that did not land) | 92% |
| Average Submissions Attempted per 15 minutes | 0.00 |
Natalia Silva’s net worth
Accurate estimates for Silva’s net worth are hard to come by. Reports put her net worth at around $500,000, which seems low considering she received $100,000 for her fight at UFC Vegas 97 with Jessica Andrade.
Natalia Silva’s next fight
Silva’s next fight will be at UFC 315, where she takes on Alexa Grasso in a bout in the UFC Women’s Flyweight division.
The fight will take place on May 10 in the Bell Center in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and could be a huge step forward in Silva’s career, should she come out victorious against her Mexican opponent.
Natalia Silva vs Jessica Andrade
The biggest win of Silva’s career came on September 7, 2024. At UFC Vegas 97, the Brazilian secured a unanimous decision against former UFC Women’s Strawweight champion Jessica Andrade with an impressive performance in Las Vegas.
Silva beat Andrade at her own game, hitting some brutal kicks to keep Andrade out of range and on the back foot throughout.
The win helped propel Silva into the 5th position in the rankings, with a view of a title shot against Valentina Shevchenko potentially in her future.