Dayana Silva

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Dayana Silva
Born (1990-08-17) August 17, 1990 (age 33)
Nova Iguaçu, Brazil
NationalityBrazilian
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
Division Featherweight
Reach68.5 in (174 cm)
Style Muay 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

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

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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

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
19 matches10 wins9 losses
By knockout22
By decision87
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss10–9Katerina ShakalovaDecision (split) Bellator 298 August 11, 202335:00 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Loss10–8 Leah McCourt Decision (unanimous) Bellator 285 September 23, 202235:00 Dublin, Ireland
Win10–7 Janay Harding Decision (unanimous) Bellator 279 April 23, 202235:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Loss9–7 Arlene Blencowe TKO (punches) Bellator 262 July 16, 202131:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Loss9–6 Julia Budd Decision (split) Bellator 257 April 16, 202135:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United StatesFeatherweight debut.
Win9–5Tayná LamounierDecision (unanimous)Shooto Brasil 100August 23, 202035:00 Rio de Janeiro, BrazilCatchweight (139 lb) bout.
Loss8–5 Mariana Morais Decision (split)Shooto Brasil: Grand PrixMarch 1, 202035:00 Rio de Janeiro, BrazilLightweight bout.
Win8–4Sidy RochaDecision (unanimous)Shooto Brasil 95September 6, 201935:00 Rio de Janeiro, BrazilWon the vacant Shooto Brazil Bantamweight Championship.
Loss7–4Gisele MoreiraDecision (split) Dana White's Contender Series Brazil 3 August 11, 201835:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win7–3Juliete de SouzaDecision (unanimous)Cruzeiro Fight 1October 20, 201735:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Loss6–3 Jennifer Maia Decision (majority)Imortal FC 2: KamikazeDecember 13, 201535:00 São José dos Pinhais, Brazil
Win6–2Núbia NascimentoDecision (unanimous)Belford Fight: Super ChallengeNovember 7, 201535:00 Belford Roxo, Brazil
Win5–2Mayara AguiarTKO (punches)Pink Fight 3January 18, 201412:02 Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil
Win4–2Weyde VenturaTKO (punches)Gladiators Extreme FightJune 11, 20113N/A São João de Meriti, Brazil
Win3–2Aline NeryDecision (unanimous)Gringo Super Fight 3May 29, 201135:00 Nova Iguaçu, Brazil
Loss2–2 Juliana Lima Decision (unanimous)Brasil Fight 4: The VIP NightApril 9, 201135:00 Nova Lima, Brazil
Win2–1Roberta TornoDecision (unanimous)88 Fight ChampionshipSeptember 18, 201035:00 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win1–1Luciana PereiraDecision (split)Gringo Super Fight 2August 15, 201035:00 Nova Iguaçu, Brazil
Loss0–1Carina DammTKO (punches)Bitetti Combat 5December 12, 200933:27 Barueri, BrazilBantamweight debut.

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