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Making UFC debut
Da Silva will face off against Andre Lima at UFC Vegas 89 on Mar. 23, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Da Silva will make his UFC debut against fellow newcomer Andre Lima in Vegas on March 23. The 20-year-old Brazilian fighter is 8-0 in his professional career and will look to match a splash in his debut with the fighting company.
Da Silva will make his UFC debut against fellow newcomer Andre Lima in Vegas on March 23. The 20-year-old Brazilian fighter is 8-0 in his professional career and will look to match a splash in his debut with the fighting company.
Overwhelms opponent, earns contract
Da SIlva defeated Jhonata Silva via KO/TKO (left hook and ground punches) at 2:37 of Round 2 at Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series. After the show, he was one of four fighters to be awarded an official UFC contract.
ANALYSIS
Da Silva's tendency to swing big worked against him early, as he was frequently countered by his opponent in the first frame. Perhaps not sensing any danger from Silva, The Brazilian fighter swarmed in the early stages of Round 2. While his Italian counterpart was able to survive the first barrage, the fight was quickly waived off after he hit the canvas for a second time. Da Silva's power could be a double-edged sword at flyweight, as few of his contemporaries hit as hard, but the wildness he uses to generate that force could get him in trouble as he attempts to rise through the ranks.
Da Silva's tendency to swing big worked against him early, as he was frequently countered by his opponent in the first frame. Perhaps not sensing any danger from Silva, The Brazilian fighter swarmed in the early stages of Round 2. While his Italian counterpart was able to survive the first barrage, the fight was quickly waived off after he hit the canvas for a second time. Da Silva's power could be a double-edged sword at flyweight, as few of his contemporaries hit as hard, but the wildness he uses to generate that force could get him in trouble as he attempts to rise through the ranks.