Best fights of Alex Silva
Over 11 years as a professional, Alex Silva has compiled a 12-9 (10) record, including three title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Alex Silva defeats Yoshitaka Naito
On December 9, 2017 Alex Silva fought Yoshitaka Naito for the ONE strawweight title. Silva was 35 years old with a record of 6-1, and Naito was 33 with a record of 12-0. Silva was on a 5-fight winning streak and Naito was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak. Silva won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new strawweight champion.
2. Alex Silva loses to Joshua Pacio via split decision
On January 31, 2020 Alex Silva fought Joshua Pacio for the ONE strawweight title. Silva was 37 years old with a record of 9-4, and Pacio was 24 with a record of 17-3. Both Silva and Pacio were on a 2-fight winning streak. Silva lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Pacio.
3. Alex Silva loses to Yoshitaka Naito in their 2nd fight via split decision
On May 12, 2018 Alex Silva defended his ONE strawweight title against Yoshitaka Naito. It was their second meeting. Silva was 35 years old with a record of 7-1, and Naito was 34 with a record of 12-1. Silva was on a 6-fight winning streak, while Naito was coming off a loss. Silva lost via split decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Naito.
4. Alex Silva submits Rene Catalan in their 2nd fight
On November 26, 2021 Alex Silva faced Rene Catalan in a strawweight bout. It was their second meeting. Silva was 39 years old with a record of 10-6, and Catalan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Silva was coming off a win. Silva submitted Rene Catalan via armbar in the 1st round.
5. Alex Silva submits Adrian Mattheis in their 2nd fight
On June 3, 2022 Alex Silva faced Adrian Mattheis in a strawweight bout. It was their second meeting. Silva was 39 years old with a record of 11-7, and Mattheis was 0 with a record of 0-0. Silva was coming off a loss. Silva submitted Adrian Mattheis via heel hook in the 1st round.
6. Alex Silva submits Peng Xue Wen
On November 22, 2019 Alex Silva faced Peng Xue Wen in a strawweight bout. Silva was 37 years old with a record of 8-4, and Wen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Silva was coming off a win. Silva submitted Peng Xue Wen via armbar in the 2nd round.
7. Alex Silva submits Stefer Rahardian
On August 16, 2019 Alex Silva faced Stefer Rahardian in a strawweight bout. Silva was 36 years old with a record of 7-4, and Rahardian was 0 with a record of 0-0. Silva was on a 3-fight losing streak. Silva submitted Stefer Rahardian via armbar in the 2nd round.
8. Alex Silva submits Hayato Suzuki
On November 10, 2017 Alex Silva faced Hayato Suzuki in a strawweight bout. Silva was 35 years old with a record of 5-1, and Suzuki was 0 with a record of 0-0. Silva was on a 4-fight winning streak. Silva submitted Hayato Suzuki via armbar in the 1st round.
9. Alex Silva submits Robin Catalan
On March 18, 2016 Alex Silva faced Robin Catalan in a strawweight bout. Silva was 33 years old with a record of 3-1, and Catalan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Silva was on a 2-fight winning streak. Silva submitted Robin Catalan via arm-triangle choke in the 1st round.
10. Alex Silva submits Rene Catalan
On April 5, 2013 Alex Silva faced Rene Catalan in a flyweight bout. Silva was 30 years old with a record of 1-1, and Catalan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Silva was coming off a loss. Silva submitted Rene Catalan via armbar in the 1st round.