Alex da Silva Coelho

Alex da Silva Coelho (born February 4, 1996) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the Lightweight division. A professional since 2014, he most notably competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Early career
Silva started his career in mixed martial arts at the age of 18, and won 20 of 21 bouts, mainly competing for Aspera FC, between 2014 and 2019. He had then-teammate and future UFC star Darren Till, as one of his early mentors through his journey fighting in the Regional MMA scene. After amassing a record of 20–1 (which included 20 finishes), he signed his contract with the UFC, and would quit his job as a security guard in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Ultimate Fighting Championship
Silva made his promotional debut against Alexander Yakovlev as a late replacement for Teemu Packalen on April 20, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 149. He lost the fight via guillotine choke submission in the second round.

Silva faced Kazula Vargas at UFC Fight Night: Shevchenko vs. Carmouche 2 on August 10, 2019. He out grappled Vargas throughout the fight and won it via unanimous decision.

Silva faced Brad Riddell at UFC 253 September 27, 2020. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Silva was expected to face Devonte Smith on February 6, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 184. However, Silva pulled out due to undisclosed reasons. He was replaced by Justin Jaynes.

Silva faced Joe Solecki on June 4, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 207. He lost the fight via majority decision after a point deduction was given to Silva due to repeatedly locking his toes in the fence.

On June 8, 2022, it was confirmed that Silva was no longer on the UFC roster.

Post UFC
In his first bout after leaving the UFC, Silva faced Makkasharip Zaynukov on March 18, 2023, at UAE Warriors 39, losing by split decision.

Silva rebounded in his next bout at UAE Warriors 42 on May 20, 2023, against Ali Mashrapov, knocking him out via knee in the third round.

Silva would next face Bagysh Zharmamatov on August 26, 2023, at UAE Warriors 44, submitting him with a guillotine choke in less than a minute.

Silva fought Dinislam Kamavov on January 20, 2024 at UAE Warriors 46, winning the bout via unanimous decision.