He returned to MMA eight months later at Jungle Fight 2 securing a submission win over Victor Babkir under a minute into the first round.
Jungle Fight is a Brazilian mixed martial arts and kickboxing promotion.
Jungle Fight has been described as "easily the best promotion in all of Brazil or South America, for that matter" by Sherdog.com.
He finished his career with an armbar victory over Tony Williams at Jungle Fight 3 in Brazil.
He is the former Jungle Fight Bantamweight Champion.
Mixed Martial Arts (Jungle Fight Championship)
He has fought for notable promotions including M-1, Shooto, and Jungle Fight.
At Jungle Fight 11, he defeated Igor Fernandes via unanimous decision.
Silva then competed in one of the more unique fights in his career, at Jungle Fight 17, which was held outdoors.
Silva won his next fight, at Jungle Fight 21, via TKO (knee and punches) in the second round.