Dayana Silva

Dayana Silva (born August 17, 1990) is a Brazilian female mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight division of Bellator MMA.

Dayana Silva
Born (1990-08-17) August 17, 1990
Nova Iguaçu, Brazil
NationalityBrazilian
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
DivisionFeatherweight
Reach68.5 in (174 cm)
StyleMuay Thai
Fighting out ofNova Iguacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
TeamNova União
Years active2009–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total19
Wins10
By knockout2
By decision8
Losses9
By knockout2
By decision7
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

Discovered in a Muay Thai social project at a public school in Rio, Dayana Silva became an MMA athlete almost by chance. After a successful debut in professional Muay Thai, she was invited at the last minute to face the already experienced Carina Damm, who at the time already had 15 MMA fights, in the renowned Bitetti Combat event, in 2009. Despite the defeat by TKO in the third round, she was sure the four-ounce glove would be her working tool from now on.[1]

Silva was a clinical pathology technician, balancing work and training afterwards everyday, before quitting in 2015 to focus full time on MMA.[2][3]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Going 7–3 on the Brazilian regional scene, with the other two losses besides her debut coming against future UFC fighters Juliana Lima and Jennifer Maia, Silva was invited to Dana White's Contender Series Brazil 3 on August 11, 2018, and faced Gisele Moreira.[4] She lost the bout via split decision.[5]

A year later after the loss, Silva faced Sidy Rocha at Shooto Brasil 95 for the vacant Shooto Brazil Bantamweight Championship. She won the bout and the title via unanimous decision.[6][7]

On a month's notice, Silva competed in the one night Shooto Brasil Women's Lightweight Grand Prix on March 1, 2020, with the winner gaining a contract for the 2021 Professional Fighters League season.[8] Silva started the event by facing Mariana Morais. In a tough fight, she lost by split decision.[9]

At Shooto Brasil 100, Silva faced Tayná Lamounier, winning the bout via unanimous decision.[10]

Bellator MMA

On March 10, 2021, it was announced Silva had signed a 3 bout contract with Bellator MMA.[11]

Silva was initially expected to face former Bellator Women's Featherweight Champion Julia Budd at Bellator 256 on April 9, 2021.[2] However, the fight was rescheduled and eventually took place on April 16, 2021, at Bellator 257.[12] Silva lost the bout via split decision.[13]

Silva faced Arlene Blencowe on July 16, 2021, at Bellator 262.[14] She lost the bout via TKO in the third round.[15][16]

Silva faced Janay Harding on April 23, 2022, at Bellator 279.[17] She won the bout via unanimous decision.[18][19]

Silva faced Leah McCourt on September 23, 2022, at Bellator 285.[20] She lost the fight by unanimous decision.[21]

Silva faced Katerina Shakalova on August 11, 2023, at Bellator 298.[22] She lost the fight via split decision.[23]

Championships and accomplishments
  • Shooto Brazil
    • Shooto Brazil Bantamweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
19 matches 10 wins 9 losses
By knockout 2 2
By decision 8 7
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 10–9 Katerina Shakalova Decision (split) Bellator 298 August 11, 2023 3 5:00 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Loss 10–8 Leah McCourt Decision (unanimous) Bellator 285 September 23, 2022 3 5:00 Dublin, Ireland
Win 10–7 Janay Harding Decision (unanimous) Bellator 279 April 23, 2022 3 5:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Loss 9–7 Arlene Blencowe TKO (punches) Bellator 262 July 16, 2021 3 1:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Loss 9–6 Julia Budd Decision (split) Bellator 257 April 16, 2021 3 5:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Featherweight debut.
Win 9–5 Tayná Lamounier Decision (unanimous) Shooto Brasil 100 August 23, 2020 3 5:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Catchweight (139 lb) bout.
Loss 8–5 Mariana Morais Decision (split) Shooto Brasil: Grand Prix March 1, 2020 3 5:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Lightweight bout.
Win 8–4 Sidy Rocha Decision (unanimous) Shooto Brasil 95 September 6, 2019 3 5:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Won the vacant Shooto Brazil Bantamweight Championship.
Loss 7–4 Gisele Moreira Decision (split) Dana White's Contender Series Brazil 3 August 11, 2018 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 7–3 Juliete de Souza Decision (unanimous) Cruzeiro Fight 1 October 20, 2017 3 5:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Loss 6–3 Jennifer Maia Decision (majority) Imortal FC 2: Kamikaze December 13, 2015 3 5:00 São José dos Pinhais, Brazil
Win 6–2 Núbia Nascimento Decision (unanimous) Belford Fight: Super Challenge November 7, 2015 3 5:00 Belford Roxo, Brazil
Win 5–2 Mayara Aguiar TKO (punches) Pink Fight 3 January 18, 2014 1 2:02 Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil
Win 4–2 Weyde Ventura TKO (punches) Gladiators Extreme Fight June 11, 2011 3 N/A São João de Meriti, Brazil
Win 3–2 Aline Nery Decision (unanimous) Gringo Super Fight 3 May 29, 2011 3 5:00 Nova Iguaçu, Brazil
Loss 2–2 Juliana Lima Decision (unanimous) Brasil Fight 4: The VIP Night April 9, 2011 3 5:00 Nova Lima, Brazil
Win 2–1 Roberta Torno Decision (unanimous) 88 Fight Championship September 18, 2010 3 5:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 1–1 Luciana Pereira Decision (split) Gringo Super Fight 2 August 15, 2010 3 5:00 Nova Iguaçu, Brazil
Loss 0–1 Carina Damm TKO (punches) Bitetti Combat 5 December 12, 2009 3 3:27 Barueri, Brazil Bantamweight debut.

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See also

References
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  2. Tristen Critchfield (April 7, 2021). "Julia Budd vs. Dayana Silva, Pedro Carvalho vs. Jay-Jay Wilson Added to Bellator 257 Bill". Sherdog.
  3. "Gatinha para a família, pantera negra para as rivais: os dois lados de Dayana Silva". sportv.globo.com (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2022-04-23.
  4. Cruz, Guilherme (2018-08-20). "UFC announces 15 fights for Dana White's Contender Series Brazil". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
  5. "Dana White's Contender Series Brazil 3 results: Four fighters get UFC deals". MMA Junkie. 2018-09-08. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
  6. "Shooto Brasil 95 coroa Dayana Silva com cinturão peso-galo na luta principal; Luan Danger e Marcone Muniz empatam". Extra Online (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2022-04-23.
  7. Lancenet (2019-09-07). "Shooto Brasil 95 coroa Dayana Silva com cinturão peso-galo; resultados". Gazeta Online (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2022-04-23.
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  9. "Mariana Morais vence GP peso-leve do Shooto Brasil e conquista vaga na PFL". ge (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2021-05-01.
  10. "Centésima edição do Shooto Brasil coroa novo campeão meio-médio e tem belos nocautes; veja os detalhes". ISTOÉ Independente (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2020-08-24. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
  11. Cruz, Guilherme (2021-04-15). "Dayana Silva warns former champion Julia Budd not to underestimate her ahead of Bellator 257". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
  12. "Former champion Julia Budd meets Dayana Silva at Bellator 257 on April 16". MMA Junkie. 6 April 2021. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
  13. "Bellator 257 results: Corey Anderson pounds out Dovletzhan Yagshimuradov in grand prix". MMA Junkie. 2021-04-17. Retrieved 2021-04-17.
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  16. Guillen, Adam Jr. (2021-07-16). "LIVE! Bellator 262 Streaming Updates, Complete Results". MMAmania.com. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
  17. King, Kristen (2022-04-04). "Fights on Tap: Gegard Mousasi vs. Johnny Eblen among 9 Bellator bouts announced". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2022-04-19.
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  19. "Arlene Blencowe & Janay Harding both lose via decision at Bellator 279". Fight News Australia. 2022-04-24. Retrieved 2022-04-24.
  20. "Breaking: Leah McCourt vs Dayana Silva added to Bellator 285". SevereMMA.com - UFC, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Irish MMA. 2022-05-27. Retrieved 2022-05-27.
  21. Anderson, Jay (2022-09-23). "Bellator 285: Leah McCourt Hangs on to Claim Decision Over Dayana Silva". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-09-24.
  22. Anderson, Jay (2023-06-22). "Leandro Higo vs. Nikita Mikhailov, Diana Avsaragova vs. Justine Kish Among Fights Added to Bellator 298". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
  23. "Bellator 298 Results: Ukrainian Featherweight Kateryna Shakalova Triumphs in Promotional Debut - WMMA Rankings". wmmarankings.com. 2023-08-11. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
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