Ariane Lipski da Silva, known as "The Queen of Violence," has announced her retirement from combat sports following her loss at PFL San Diego. The former UFC fighter made the announcement publicly after the bout.
Ariane da Silva, widely known as "The Queen of Violence," has announced her retirement from combat sports following her loss at PFL San Diego, bringing an end to a career that spanned both the UFC and PFL rosters.
Da Silva, 32, competed in the women's flyweight division and was ranked 14th in the world at the time of her retirement. The Brazilian fighter finishes her career with a professional record of 17 wins and 11 losses. Standing five-foot-six with a 67-inch reach, she was an orthodox striker who consistently brought pressure inside the cage, averaging 4.05 significant strikes landed per minute across her career. Her striking accuracy sat at 41 percent, and while she was primarily known for her stand-up aggression, she also mixed in takedowns and submission attempts at a modest rate.
Da Silva made the announcement publicly in the aftermath of the PFL San Diego bout, choosing to step away from competition on her own terms rather than continue.
Why it matters
- Da Silva spent a significant portion of her career in the UFC before transitioning to the PFL, giving her one of the more well-traveled resumes in women's flyweight history.
- Her ranking of 14th in the division at retirement reflects how competitive she remained near the top of the weight class well into her career.
- The women's flyweight division loses one of its more recognizable international names, as da Silva was among the few Brazilian fighters to build a sustained presence in the 125-pound bracket.
- Her retirement opens a divisional slot that will be contested among a growing pool of ranked contenders.
