# Dayana Silva

Dayana Silva (born August 17, 1990) is a Brazilian female mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight division. A professional MMA fighter since 2009, she has formerly competed in Bellator MMA.

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

## 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. She lost the bout via split decision.
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.
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. Silva started the event by facing Mariana Morais. In a tough fight, she lost by split decision.
At Shooto Brasil 100, Silva faced Tayná Lamounier, winning the bout via unanimous decision.

### Bellator MMA

On March 10, 2021, it was announced Silva had signed a 3 bout contract with Bellator MMA.
Silva was initially expected to face former Bellator Women's Featherweight Champion Julia Budd at Bellator 256 on April 9, 2021. However, the fight was rescheduled and eventually took place on April 16, 2021, at Bellator 257. Silva lost the bout via split decision.
Silva faced Arlene Blencowe on July 16, 2021, at Bellator 262. She lost the bout via TKO in the third round.
Silva faced Janay Harding on April 23, 2022, at Bellator 279. She won the bout via unanimous decision.
Silva faced Leah McCourt on September 23, 2022, at Bellator 285. She lost the fight by unanimous decision.
Silva faced Katerina Shakalova on August 11, 2023, at Bellator 298. She lost the fight via split decision.

## 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. |