Joaquim “Netto BJJ”Silva

Joaquim Silva, known as “Netto BJJ,” is a Brazilian mixed martial artist competing in the UFC lightweight division. Born on February 5, 1989, he is listed at 5 feet 8 inches and uses a southpaw stance. The UFC identifies jiu-jitsu as his fighting style and American Top Team as his training base. As of September 14, 2026, the promotion’s athlete page lists him as active.

Silva began competing professionally in 2010 and later joined Team Shogun on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 4. His first official UFC appearance came against Nazareno Malegarie at UFC 191 in September 2015. He followed that introduction with a first-round knockout of Andrew Holbrook at The Ultimate Fighter finale in July 2016, showing the compact power that became a defining feature of his striking.

Although Silva’s nickname and background emphasize Brazilian jiu-jitsu, his UFC career has also highlighted an aggressive stand-up approach. He fights from the southpaw stance, applies forward pressure and carries finishing power at close range. His UFC résumé includes a flying-knee stoppage of Jesse Ronson in October 2022 and a decision victory over veteran Clay Guida in December 2023. The UFC lists his most recent appearance as a September 13, 2025 bout with Claudio Puelles.