Douglas Silva de Andrade

Douglas Silva de Andrade is a 40-year-old Brazilian featherweight who has spent over a decade in the UFC as a reliable finisher and striking threat. Born in Castanhal, Brazil, Silva de Andrade turned professional in 2007 and amassed an impressive undefeated 21-0-1 record on the regional circuit before joining the UFC in February 2014 as a short-notice replacement. His tenure in the octagon has been marked by explosive power and a knack for early finishes, racking up 20 knockout wins and 11 first-round stoppages while earning two Performance of the Night bonuses and a Fight of the Night award. His signature style is a hard-hitting, fast-paced approach built on sharp boxing and occasional spinning techniques, most memorably a spinning backfist that ended Henry Briones' night in 2016.

Silva de Andrade's record at the elite level has been mixed. He has posted quality wins over Renan Barao, Marlon Vera, and notably a dramatic comeback submission over Sergey Morozov in a Fight of the Night affair at UFC 271, but has also absorbed significant losses to top contenders such as Petr Yan, Rob Font, and Said Nurmagomedov. His career has been punctuated by injury setbacks and layoffs, including a 21-month absence following multiple surgeries in the mid-2010s. Despite these ups and downs, he remained a credible featherweight through the early 2020s, winning a unanimous decision over Cody Stamann in May 2023.

At 40 years old, Silva de Andrade is very much in the twilight of his career. His most recent performances have been losses: a unanimous decision to Miles Johns in June 2024 and a first-round TKO to promotional newcomer Javier Reyes in February 2026, a devastating finish that came with just one second remaining in the round. The loss to Reyes highlighted both his enduring finishing power (he landed a clean overhand right early) and his physical decline, as Reyes recovered to deliver the final, decisive blows. Still active and training with the dedication that has defined his career, Silva de Andrade remains a name with real UFC experience and highlight-reel credentials, though his days as a genuine contender appear to have passed.