Danny “El Puma”Silva

Danny “El Puma” Silva is an American mixed martial artist from Santa Ana, California, who competes in the UFC featherweight division. Born January 30, 1997, he is listed by the UFC as an active athlete, standing 5-foot-11 with a 70-inch reach. Silva began training in MMA in 2017 after arriving at a sparring session with a background in boxing and wrestling, and he turned professional in 2019. The UFC lists boxing as his fighting style, while his career has also included grappling work and a stated regional title achievement.

Silva earned his UFC opportunity through Dana White’s Contender Series in September 2023, when he defeated Angel Pacheco by unanimous decision and was awarded a contract. He made his Octagon debut against Josh Culibao on March 16, 2024, then earned a split-decision win over Lucas Almeida on March 1, 2025. On March 21, 2026, Silva stopped Kurtis Campbell with second-round strikes in London. That performance highlighted an assertive, combination-based approach on the feet, coupled with the ability to defend and counter wrestling exchanges. Before making MMA his full-time occupation, Silva worked as a utility engineer; he also attended trade school and became a certified welder.