Joaquim Antônio Magalhães Silva[2] (born February 5, 1989) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who currently competes in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

He then starting training in Muay Thai, boxing and jiu-jitsu as a teenager before transitioning to mixed martial arts in 2009.

He compiled an undefeated record of 7-0, competing for various regional promotions in Brazil before trying out for The Ultimate Fighter in early 2014.

[6] Silva made his official debut for the promotion on September 5, 2015, at UFC 191 where he faced fellow castmate Nazareno Malegarie.

[10] Silva was expected to face promotional newcomer Gregor Gillespie on September 24, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 95.

[11] However, Silva pulled out of the fight citing injury and was replaced by former opponent Glaico França.

[23] Silva faced Jesse Ronson, replacing injured Vinc Pichel, on October 1, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 211.

[24] He won the bout in the second round, dropping Ronson with a flying knee and then finishing him with ground and pound.