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Thalyta Silva - BJJ Black Belt

Thalyta Silva - BJJ Black Belt

1. Thalyta Silva’s Details

Thalyta Silva’s Details
Name  Thalyta Stefhane Lima Silva
Nickname  Thata
Born  Formiga, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Age  23
Date of Birth  8/22/1996
Weight  69 kg (152.5 lbs)
Weight Division Peso Médio (69 kg / 152.5 lbs)
Last Weigh-in 69 kg
Height  N/A
Foundational Style  BJJ
Career Disclosed Earnings  N/A
College University  N/A
Rank Black Belt
Head Coach  Paulo Rezende
Last Fight  2023 Pan American
Favorite Technique Stack Pass & Lasso Guard
Lineage  Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Carlson Gracie > Fernando “Pinduka” > Leonardo Castello Branco > Paulo Rezende >
Team Association  Qatar BJJ / Vision
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2. Thalyta Silva’s Biography

Thalyta Silva was born in the small town of Forminga in the state of Minas Gerais in Brazil.

2.1. Athletic Childhood

Silva was an athletic child who was fond of sports during her early childhood. She loved to participate in all the sports competitions held at her school. Silva took part in running, football, basketball, volleyball, long jumps, handball, and chess.

2.2. Introduction to Martial Arts

Being a sports lover, martial arts were introduced to Silva at an early age. She got into capoeira when she was 11 years old. At the age of 14, Silva started practicing taekwondo and kickboxing. Along with these martial arts, she was also exposed to jiu-jitsu.

2.3. Focused on Jiu-Jitsu

Silva practiced various martial arts for a time. But after training for three to four months, she found herself in love with grappling. Silva quit all other martial arts and just started focusing on jiu-jitsu. Her first jiu-jitsu coach was Donizete, who remained her coach until she reached juvenile ranking.

2.4. Thalyta Silva’s MMA Career

Silva wanted to become a professional fighter and her dedication brought her to cage fighting. She debuted in MMA at the age of 16 when she was a yellow belt. Silva won various MMA fights during her teenage years. She also appeared in a Jungle Fight competition.

2.5. Returned to Jiu-Jitsu

At the age of 18, Silva decided to only focus on jiu-jitsu. She wanted to train in a more competitive environment.

2.6. Joined Casa do Atleta

To improve her training routine, Silva joined Casa do Atleta, or “the Athlete House,” located in Poços de Caldas. Casa do Atleta was under the instruction of its senior coach, Paulo Rezende. This place trained various BJJ legends including Marcelo Gracia, Matheus Diniz, and Reinaldo Ribeiro.

2.7. Thalyta Silva’s Black Belt Promotion

Silva joined Rezende’s academy when she was a green belt. Later, she would receive all of the belt ranks above the green belt from Rezende. At the age of 21, Silva received her black belt from Rezende on April 27, 2021.

2.8. IBJJF Record

Thalyta is the top tenth Adult Grand Slam competitor with 369 points and the top 12th Adult Black Belt with 526.5 points according to IBJJF Record.

2.9. Multiple-Time European Champion

Silva won the European Open Championship in 2022 and 2023 in the black belt division. She was also runner-up in the European Open Championship during the same two years in the absolute weight category. Silva also won a bronze medal in the 2018 IBJJF European Open Championship as a blue belt.

2.10. Switch the Dream Art Academy with Fratres Jiu-Jitsu

Silva announced that she would be leaving Dream Arts Academy in February 2023 to join Fratres Jiu-Jitsu. Silva was one of the most talented fighters to take part in the Dream Arts Project. In an interview, she said,

“I’ve decided to make this move for professional reasons. Daniel [Affini] and Fratres had shown me a different type of professionalism, especially with brown and black belts which are often left on their own depending on the team.”

( Thalyta Silva )

3. Thalyta Silva’s Historic Fights

3.1. Thalyta Silva Vs. Amanda Hening

Silva faced Amanda Hening in the Curitiba Summer Open 2023 finals. At the start of the match, Hening tried to apply a pulling guard but Silva prevented her from getting a grip around her groin and secured the top position. She tried to control Hening’s movements from on top. Unfortunately, Hening succeeded in applying a full guard.


Silva again escaped and tried to take Hening from her back, but failed. Luckily, Silva did not lose control and overcame Amanda. At the end of the match, Silva succeeded in taking Hening from behind and tried to apply a collar choke. While she did not succeed in winning the match via submission due to time running out. Silva won the match with two points.


Year Event Opponent W/L/D Method Weight Class Stage
2023 Curitibia Summer Open Amanda Hening Win Points Middleweight Final

3.2. Thalyta Silva Vs. Mikaela Barros

Silva faced Mikaela Barros in the Curitiba Summer Open finals in the absolute weight category. Silva applied a pulling guard and wrapped his legs around Barros. Barros stood up to escape and succeeded. Now on top, Barros tried to grapple Silva, but Silva countered by pulling her opponent to the ground. Later, Silva applied a full guard, but Barros utilized her strong core to once again escape.


Silva again tried another unsuccessful pulling guard. She tried to take Barros to the mat, but Barros reversed and brought Silva down onto the floor and followed up with a takedown. But Silva immediately countered by trapping Barros in her full guard. By the end of the match, neither could submit the other. Silva barely won the match via the referee’s decision.


Year Event Opponent W/L/D Method Weight Class Stage
2023 Curitibia Summer Open Mikaela Barros Win Referee’s Decision Absolute Final

3.3. Thalyta Silva Vs. Vannessa Griffin

Silva faced Vannessa Griffin in the final of the 2023 IBJJF European Championship. Griffin started the match attempting a pulling guard. Despite being in the bottom position, Griffin was strong enough to control Silva’s movements. Griffin tried to grapple Silva’s head with one of her legs while grasping her sleeves. Silva struggled hard and succeeded in escaping from Griffin’s grip.


Near the end of the match, Silva was on top but her gi’s sleeves were in Griffin’s strong grip. Silva tried to free her sleeves, but Griffin refused to let her escape. Silva tried to retaliate and grapple Griffin despite her arms being trapped but failed. In the end, Silva defeated Griffin via the referee’s decision.


Year Event Opponent W/L/D Method Weight Class Stage
2023 IBJJF European Championship Vannessa Griffin Win Referee’s Decision Middleweight Final

4. Thalyta Silva’s Main Achievements

4.1. Thalyta Silva’s Main Achievements in International Tournaments

Year Event Belt Weight Division
2018 CBJJ Brazilian Nationals Blue Belt N/A
2019 CBJJ Brazilian Nationals Purple Belt N/A
2022 AJP Grand Slam, ABD Black Belt Lightweight
2022 AJP Grand Slam, LDN Black Belt Lightweight
2022 IBJJF European Open Black Belt Middleweight
2023 IBJJF European Open Black Belt Middleweight

4.2. Thalyta Silva’s Achievements as Black Belt

Year Event Belt Position
2022 IBJJF European Open Black Belt 1st
2022 AJP Grand Slam, ABD Black Belt 1st
2022 AJP Grand Slam, LDN Black Belt 1st
2022 IBJJF World Championships Black Belt 2nd
2022 IBJJF European Open Black Belt 2nd
2023 IBJJF European Open Black Belt 1st
2023 IBJJF Pan Championships Black Belt 2nd
2023 IBJJF European Open Black Belt 2nd
2023 IBJJF Pan Championships Black Belt 3rd

4.3. Thalyta Silva’s Achievements as Colored Belts

Year Event Belt Position
2017 CBJJ Brazilian Nationals Blue Belt 3rd
2018 CBJJ Brazilian Nationals Blue Belt 1st
2018 IBJJF World Championships Blue Belt 2nd
2018 IBJJF European Open Blue Belt 3rd
2019 CBJJ Brazilian Nationals Purple Belt 1st
2019 IBJJF World Championships Purple Belt 3rd

5. Thalyta Silva’s Professional Record Break

5.1. Silva’s Professional Record Break Down

41 Matches 29 Wins 12 Losses
By Points  16 6
By Advantages  3 0
By Submission  6 3
By Decision  3 3
By Penalties  1 0
By DQ 0 0

5.2. Method of Submission

Method 6 Wins 3 Losses
Triangle  3 0
Toe Hold  1 0
Choke from Back  1 0
RNC 1 0
Kneebar  0 2
Teepee Choke  0 1

6. Thalyta Silva’s Fight History

Year Competition Opponent W/L Method Weight Stage
2021 SA Cont. Pro Izadora Cristina L Pts: 3x1 70KG R1
2021 Gramado Pro Kamila Souza W Triangle N/A SF
2021 Gramado Pro Sabatha Santos L Referee Decision N/A F
2021 Gramado Pro Kela Rosa W Toe hold N/A SF
2021 Gramado Pro Gabriela Pereira W Pts: 2x0 N/A F
2021 Rio Pro Ana Rosa W Pts: 7x0 N/A 4F
2021 Rio Pro Maria Souza W Pts: 1x0 N/A SF
2021 Rio Pro Ana Brandao W Triangle N/A F
2021 BRA Qualifiers Amanda Hening W Pts: 2x0 70KG 4F
2021 BRA Qualifiers Priscilla Assuncao W Pts: 2x0 70KG SF
2021 BRA Qualifiers Larissa Dias L Pts: 2x0 70KG F
2022 World Champ. Victoria Montrezor W Triangle 69KG R1
2022 World Champ. Elisabeth Clay W Pts: 0x0, Adv 69KG 4F
2022 World Champ. Thamara Ferreira W Pts: 2x0 69KG SF
2022 World Champ. Andressa Cintra L Referee Decision 69KG F
2022 Grand Slam RJ Kamilla Souza W Pts: 3x0 70KG 4F
2022 Grand Slam RJ Izadora Cristina L Pts: 2x2 70KG SF
2022 Grand Slam MIA Thamara Ferreira L Pts: 3x0 70KG 4F
2022 NoGi Pan Chloe McNally W Points 71KG 4F
2022 NoGi Pan Vedha Toscano W N/A 71KG SF
2022 NoGi Pan Bridget McEliece W Pts: 2x0 71KG F
2022 BJJ Stars Beatriz Mesquita L Pts: 4x0 69KG SPF
2022 WP Qualifier A. Silva W Pts: 3x0 70KG 4F
2022 WP Qualifier Ana Brandao W Pts: 2x0 70KG SF
2022 WP Qualifier Izadora Cristina L Points 70KG F
2022 NoGi Worlds Tara White W Pts: 5x0 76KG SF
2022 NoGi Worlds Andressa Cintra L Kneebar 76KG F
2023 European Open Leticia Cardozo W Referee Decision ABS 4F
2023 European Open Luiza Monteiro W Choke from back ABS SF
2023 European Open Gabrieli Pessanha L Teepee choke ABS F
2023 European Open Kira Sung W Pts: 2x2, Adv 69KG 4F
2023 European Open Magdalena Loska W Pts: 0x0, Pen 69KG SF
2023 European Open Vannessa Griffin W Referee Decision 69KG F
2023 Curitiba SMO Victoria Ulrich W RNC 69KG SF
2023 Curitiba SMO Amanda Hening W Pts: 4x0 69KG F
2023 Curitiba SMO Stephanie Jangelni W Pts: 0x0, Adv ABS 4F
2023 Curitiba SMO Thelma Santos W N/A ABS SF
2023 Curitiba SMO Mikaela Lima W N/A ABS F
2023 Pan American Tamiris Silva L Referee Decision ABS 4F
2023 Pan American Vannessa Griffin W Referee Decision 69KG SF
2023 Pan American Elisabeth Clay L Kneebar 69KG F

7. Thalyuta Silva’s Top Fights Links

Thalyta Silva v Amanda Hening / Curitiba Summer Open 2023

Thalyta Silva v Vannessa Griffin / European Championship 2023

Thalyta Silva v Mikaela Barros / Curitiba Summer Open 2023

Thalyta Silva v Bridget Grace / Pan No-Gi 2022


Photo Credit: @thalytabjj

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