Ariane da Silva Bio
Ariane Lipski da Silva, born on 26 January 1994 in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil, is a professional Brazilian mixed martial artist competing in the women’s Flyweight division. Known by the ring name “The Queen of Violence,” she has fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki (KSW), and the Professional Fighters League (PFL), where she is currently ranked inside the women’s flyweight top ten. She is a former KSW Women’s Flyweight Champion and trains out of Coconut Creek, Florida.
Da Silva began her professional MMA career in 2013 and has compiled a verified record of 17 wins and 11 losses across 28 total bouts. She holds a black belt in Muay Thai and a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and she currently trains with American Top Team.
Early Life and Background
Ariane Lipski da Silva was born in Curitiba, the capital of Paraná in southern Brazil, and she carries Polish heritage through her grandfather, who migrated to Brazil before the Second World War. Growing up in a country with a deep martial arts tradition, she was introduced to combat sports at a young age and began training Muay Thai as a child. Her dedication to striking paid off early, as she became the Brazilian Muay Thai champion before she ever stepped inside an MMA cage.
That striking foundation shaped her approach to fighting and gave her a clear identity once she transitioned to mixed martial arts. She built her base at Rasthai, a gym she has been associated with since 2012, and she later broadened her skill set with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training under Leticia Lalli and Sebastian Lalli.
Path to MMA
Da Silva turned professional in 2013, choosing to compete primarily in the Flyweight division. Her early fights took place mostly in Brazil and Poland, where she quickly established herself as a finisher. A knockout victory over Sheila Gaff at KSW 36 announced her arrival on the European stage, and she followed it up by capturing the KSW Women’s Flyweight Championship against Diana Belbiţă at KSW 39, winning by armbar late in the first round.
She defended that title successfully, submitting Mariana Morais in under a minute at KSW 40 and outpointing Silvana Gómez Juárez at KSW 42. After her reign in Poland, the UFC came calling, and she signed with the promotion in 2018, setting the stage for the next chapter of her career.
Ariane da Silva Career
Early Career (2013–2018)
From her professional debut in 2013 through 2018, Ariane Lipski da Silva built her reputation in regional circuits and on the KSW stage. Her run in KSW included a championship win and two successful title defenses, all against experienced opponents. That stretch produced some of her most memorable finishes, including a rapid rear-naked choke of Mariana Morais and a decision win over Silvana Gómez Juárez in her final KSW appearance.
Her KSW tenure established her as a complete fighter comfortable on the feet and on the mat. By the time she signed with the UFC in late 2018, she had already secured the most significant title of her career and a growing international profile.
UFC Career (2019–2025)
Da Silva made her UFC debut on 19 January 2019 against Joanne Calderwood at UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw, losing by unanimous decision. Early UFC results were mixed, with additional decision losses to Molly McCann, Antonina Shevchenko (by technical knockout), and Montana De La Rosa, alongside a catchweight win over Isabella de Padua. Her first UFC finish came on 19 July 2020 at UFC Fight Night 172, where she submitted Luana Carolina with a kneebar in the first round, an effort that earned her a Performance of the Night award.
She added a unanimous decision win over Mandy Böhm in September 2021, then went on a strong run in 2023. Da Silva outpointed JJ Aldrich at UFC Fight Night 221, took a split decision from Melissa Gato at UFC on ESPN 48, and submitted Casey O’Neill with an armbar at UFC 296, collecting her second Performance of the Night bonus. Her later UFC stretch included decision losses to Karine Silva and Wang Cong and a third-round brabo choke loss to Jasmine Jasudavicius, before the promotion released her on 11 June 2025.
Professional Fighters League Era (2025–Present)
On 29 September 2025, Ariane Lipski da Silva signed a contract with the Professional Fighters League, returning to active competition in the women’s Flyweight division. As of late January 2026, she was ranked number eight in the PFL women’s flyweight rankings. Her signing reunited her with the regular season and playoff format that defines the PFL, and her move to the league marked a fresh start after her UFC departure.
Da Silva continues to train at American Top Team in Coconut Creek and at Lioness Studio, and she enters the PFL season with momentum from a championship-level resume and a pair of UFC Performance of the Night awards.
Driving Style and Strengths
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Notable Events and Milestones
Two UFC Performance of the Night awards bracket Ariane Lipski da Silva’s most celebrated performances: the first-round kneebar of Luana Carolina in 2020 and the second-round armbar of Casey O’Neill at UFC 296 in 2023. She also made history as a former KSW Women’s Flyweight Champion, the only title she has held in her professional career to date.
Ariane da Silva Career Wins
Ariane Lipski da Silva has recorded 17 verified professional wins across 28 total bouts, with finishes spread across knockouts, submissions, and decisions. Her win column includes four victories by knockout, one by submission, and six by decision, reflecting a balanced finishing toolkit.
KSW Highlights
In KSW, da Silva captured the Women’s Flyweight Championship by submitting Diana Belbiţă at KSW 39 and defended it twice, against Mariana Morais and Silvana Gómez Juárez. She also scored a first-round knockout of Sheila Gaff at KSW 36 in one of her earliest promotional appearances.
UFC Highlights
Her UFC finishes include the first-round kneebar submission of Luana Carolina and the second-round armbar of Casey O’Neill, each of which earned her a Performance of the Night award. She also posted decision wins over Isabella de Padua, Mandy Böhm, JJ Aldrich, and Melissa Gato during her six-year run with the promotion.
Ariane da Silva Family
Family Background and Heritage
Ariane Lipski da Silva was born into a family of Polish and Brazilian heritage, with her grandfather having migrated from Poland to Brazil before the Second World War. That family history connects her to one of the larger waves of European immigration to southern Brazil and helps explain her multilingual and multicultural upbringing in Curitiba.
Personal Life
Da Silva currently resides in Coconut Creek, Florida, where she trains at American Top Team. Public details about her marital status, spouse, or children have not been verified.
2025 Season Performance
Da Silva began 2025 still under contract with the UFC and competing in the women’s Flyweight division. Her only appearance of the year came on 7 June 2025 at UFC 316, where she missed the flyweight weight limit by six pounds and lost a unanimous decision to Wang Cong at catchweight. The result, combined with earlier setbacks, signaled the end of her UFC tenure.
On 11 June 2025, reports confirmed her release from the UFC, and on 29 September 2025, she signed a contract with the Professional Fighters League. Entering the PFL, she re-joined a promotion that uses a regular season, playoff, and championship format, with her debut season expected to set the tone for the next phase of her career.
Heading into 2026, da Silva is ranked eighth in the PFL women’s flyweight division and remains a respected finisher with two UFC Performance of the Night awards to her name. Her blend of Muay Thai striking and submission grappling, developed under Renato Rasta and the Lalli coaching duo, gives her a clear stylistic identity as she pursues a PFL title run.