A flyweight matchup between Jafel Filho and Bruno Silva is being targeted for UFC Saudi Arabia on November 28. The bout has not been officially announced by the promotion.
A flyweight bout between Jafel Filho and Bruno Silva is reportedly being targeted for UFC Saudi Arabia on November 28. The promotion has not officially announced the matchup, and the booking remains unconfirmed.
Filho, nicknamed "Pastor," is a 33-year-old Brazilian fighter who trains out of Nova Uniao. He carries a 17-5-0 record into the potential bout. A five-foot-seven orthodox fighter with a 68-inch reach, he is built around grappling. He averages 2.52 takedowns per 15 minutes and 2.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes, while landing 1.85 significant strikes per minute at 41 percent accuracy.
Silva, known as "Blindado," is 37 years old and holds a 23-13-0 record. He is an orthodox fighter who stands six feet tall with a 74-inch reach, a notable edge in length over Filho. Silva is the more active striker, landing 3.86 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy. He averages 0.77 takedowns per 15 minutes and has not attempted submissions at a meaningful rate.
Why it matters
- The matchup sets a pure grappler against a volume striker, with Filho's takedown and submission pressure meeting Silva's sharper, more accurate output on the feet.
- Silva holds a six-inch reach advantage and four inches in height, which could shape how Filho closes distance to get the fight to the mat.
- Silva has 13 career losses against 23 wins, while Filho has lost five times, so both men may view the date as a chance to build momentum in the flyweight division.
Should the fight be finalized, it would add another flyweight contest to the November 28 card in Saudi Arabia. Until the UFC confirms the booking, the pairing remains a target rather than a done deal.
