15 Facts About Jay Silva

Jay Silva was born on May 25,1981 and is an Angolan-born American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Heavyweight division.

Jay Silva was a Grapplers Quest Champion for both the Heavyweight and Absolute weight divisions.

Jay Silva's next fight was against Chris Leben on January 11,2010, at UFC Fight Night 20, losing via unanimous decision.

Jay Silva was released from the UFC along with Kyle Bradley after his loss at UFC Fight Night 20.

Jay Silva stepped in for Paulo Filho, who was set to fight the Bellator Middleweight Champion Hector Lombard in a Super Fight at Bellator 18.

Jay Silva was defeated via Knockout in just six seconds of the first round.

On May 14,2011, Jay Silva defeated Gemiyale Adkins at Bellator 44 via unanimous decision.

Jay Silva scored a first round KO over MMA veteran Jaime Jara at Tachi Palace Fights 7, ending the bout in 33 seconds.

On November 4,2011, Jay Silva lost a five round unanimous decision to Bristol Marunde in a bout for the Superior Cage Combat Middleweight Championship.

Jay Silva won the fight via technical submission due to an arm triangle choke in the second round.

Jay Silva won via knockout due to punches in the second round.

Jay Silva was defeated by Swofford via TKO due to an elbow and punches in 41 seconds of round one.

Jay Silva was defeated by Alvey via TKO due to punches in round three.

Jay Silva faced Oscar Cota in a heavyweight bout at Golden Boy Promotions inaugural MMA event on November 24,2018.

Jay Silva won the fight via technical submission in the third round.