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 | August 17, 1990 Nova Iguaçu, Brazil |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb) |
| Division | Featherweight |
| Reach | 68.5 in (174 cm) |
| Style | Muay Thai |
| Fighting out of | Nova Iguacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Team | Nova União |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 19 |
| Wins | 10 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By decision | 8 |
| Losses | 9 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By decision | 7 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Background edit
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 edit
Early career edit
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 edit
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 edit
- Shooto Brazil
- Shooto Brazil Bantamweight Championship (One time)
Mixed martial arts record edit
| 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. |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Nova contratada do Bellator, Dayana Silva enfrenta a ex-campeã Julia Budd em sua estreia". esportes.yahoo.com (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2022-04-23.
- ^ a b Tristen Critchfield (April 7, 2021). "Julia Budd vs. Dayana Silva, Pedro Carvalho vs. Jay-Jay Wilson Added to Bellator 257 Bill". Sherdog.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Cruz, Guilherme (2018-08-20). "UFC announces 15 fights for Dana White's Contender Series Brazil". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
- ^ "Dana White's Contender Series Brazil 3 results: Four fighters get UFC deals". MMA Junkie. 2018-09-08. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Lancenet (2019-09-07). "Shooto Brasil 95 coroa Dayana Silva com cinturão peso-galo; resultados". Gazeta Online (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2022-04-23.
- ^ Cruz, Guilherme (2020-02-04). "Shooto Brazil announces one-night, four-woman lightweight 'Road to the PFL' tournament for March". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
- ^ "Mariana Morais vence GP peso-leve do Shooto Brasil e conquista vaga na PFL". ge (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2021-05-01.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Former champion Julia Budd meets Dayana Silva at Bellator 257 on April 16". MMA Junkie. 6 April 2021. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
- ^ "Bellator 257 results: Corey Anderson pounds out Dovletzhan Yagshimuradov in grand prix". MMA Junkie. 2021-04-17. Retrieved 2021-04-17.
- ^ "Matt Mitrione-Tyrell Fortune, Linton Vassell-Marcelo Golm among Bellator 262 additions". MMA Junkie. 2021-06-17. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
- ^ "Bellator 262: Arlene Blencowe TKO's Dayana Silva to start the third round (Video)". FanSided. 2021-07-16. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
- ^ Guillen, Adam Jr. (2021-07-16). "LIVE! Bellator 262 Streaming Updates, Complete Results". MMAmania.com. Retrieved 2021-07-17.
- ^ King, Kristen (2022-04-04). "Fights on Tap: Gegard Mousasi vs. Johnny Eblen among 9 Bellator bouts announced". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2022-04-19.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Bellator 279 'Cyborg vs. Blencowe 2' Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring". Sherdog. Retrieved 2022-04-24.
- ^ "Arlene Blencowe & Janay Harding both lose via decision at Bellator 279". Fight News Australia. 2022-04-24. Retrieved 2022-04-24.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Anderson, Jay (2022-09-23). "Bellator 285: Leah McCourt Hangs on to Claim Decision Over Dayana Silva". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-09-24.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Bellator 298 Results: Ukrainian Featherweight Kateryna Shakalova Triumphs in Promotional Debut - WMMA Rankings". wmmarankings.com. 2023-08-11. Retrieved 2023-08-15.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Dayana Silva". Sherdog. Retrieved 2020-08-07.