Jay Silva

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 2 fights.

Record:	5-3-0
Summary:	Stand-up & Striking

Fighter Info

From:	Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Age:	31
Height:	6' 2" ( 187 cm )
Weight:	185 lb ( 84 kg )

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Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

35% Successful

Types of Successful Strikes

71% Standing

21%

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

0% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Loss	Chris Leben	UFC® Fight Night™: MAYNARD vs DIAZ Jan 11, 2010	60	2	2	8	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Loss	Jay Silva	UFC® Fight Night™: MAYNARD vs DIAZ Jan 11, 2010	15	0	0	0	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Loss	CB Dollaway	UFC® Fight Night™: DIAZ vs GUILLARD Sep 16, 2009	32	6	2	7	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Loss	Jay Silva	UFC® Fight Night™: DIAZ vs GUILLARD Sep 16, 2009	19	0	2	1	R3 Decision - Unanimous	Ways To Watch

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Biography

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training to fight after watching the first Ultimate Fighter show on Spike. I knew then and there that I could beat those guys, and that I could be a great fighter too.

Training: I’m training like never before – boxing in the AM, conditioning at 12pm, then Muay Thai or BJJ later.

What ranks and titles have you held? Grapplers Quest Champion - Heavyweight and Absolute 2006

Do you have any heroes? My parents are my heroes for teaching me everything they know and taking good care of me.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Fighting in the UFC is a dream come true. I feel like I have been working towards this my whole life. I promise not to let anybody down.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I started college but dropped out to follow my dream to be a fighter.

What was your job before you started fighting? Security at a NYC club

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? I finish fights. I have 4 wins by knockout and 1 by submission.

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Purple Belt in Jiu Jitsu

Favorite grappling technique: Arm Triangle

Favorite Striking technique: Knees