Karina Silva wins Dione Barbosa No. UFC 319. Photo: Twitter/UFC News
In a fierce rematch that divided opinions among the audience, Karina Silva managed to win once again. The Fighting Nerds representative defeated Dione Barbosa by unanimous decision of the judges in the preliminary card of the UFC 319 this Saturday (16). Despite the 'Killer's' victory, the result generated boos and protests from the fans, who were dissatisfied with the outcome.
Karine, 31, from Dourados, Mato Grosso do Sul, now training with the Fighting Nerds team, maintains her UFC record of five wins and two losses. Overall, she has 19 wins and five losses.
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On the other side, Dione Barbosa, 33, showed courage by accepting the fight with only two weeks of preparation, but she couldn't leave with her arms raised. With eight wins and three losses in her career, 'The Witch' continues to seek her place among the best in the category.
Karine Silva defeats Dione Barbosa in a close fight at UFC 319
The fight between the Brazilians was marked by intensity and poise from the first round. Both engaged in a frank exchange, with jabs and leg kicks. Dione managed a relatively easy takedown and moved to Karine's back, but was unable to fully capitalize before the end of the round.
In the second round, Karina Silva imposed greater pressure against the fence, applying takedowns and heavy strikes. Even so, Dione proved dangerous by landing heavy strikes in the final minutes, but suffered, however, from precise elbows from the jiu-jitsu black belt.
The third and final round maintained the fast pace, with both athletes constantly seeking victory. Karine nearly finished with a guillotine choke, but Dione managed to escape and attempt an arm twist. Still, the judges considered the 'Killer's' performance the more effective in an extremely close fight.
Karine responds to boos from the crowd
After the decision, Karina Silva responded to the boos and criticism from the public directly in the octagon.
"What are you guys booing? I don't understand, guys. You wanted me to show I was ready for three rounds, and I did. What more do you want?" the fighter said.
Joseph Morales finishes Kazakh promise and wins TUF 33
Joseph Morales is back and he did it in style. On Saturday night (16), the American crowned his journey of redemption by finishing the undefeated Alibi Idiris with a fair triangle in the second round, in the final of TUF 33. The fight opened the preliminary card of UFC 319, held in Chicago (USA), and marked the consecration of Morales as the new champion of the reality show season.
Team Sonnen's representative on the show, Morales displayed calm and experience against his tough Kazakh opponent. The fighter began to dictate the pace in the second round. With transition and patience, the American applied a surgical submission. From the bottom, he isolated Idiris's left arm and quickly locked in a triangle choke. With no way out, the Kazakh athlete was forced to tap.
Joseph now has a record of 13 wins and two losses. He broke Idiris's unbeaten record, which has ten wins and one loss.
UFC 319 results
MAIN CARD (23pm Brasília time)
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Khamzat Shimaev derrotou Dricus Du Plessis by unanimous decision of the judges (50-44, 50-44, 50-44) – fight for the belt
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Lerone murphy defeated Aaron Pico by knockout (spinning elbow) at 3:21 of the first round
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Carlos Prates derrotou Geoff neal by knockout (spinning elbow) at 4:59 of the first round
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Michael Page derrotou Jared Cannonier by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Tim Elliott derrotou Kai Asakura by submission (guillotine) at 4:39 of R2
PRELIMINARY CARD (19pm Brasília time)
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Baysangur Susurkaev defeated Eric Nolan by submission (rear naked choke) at 2:01 of R2
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Michal Oleksiejczuk derrotou Gerald meerschaert by technical knockout at 3m03sec of R1
Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Lupita Godinez derrotou Jessica Stacker by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Alexander Hernandez derrotou Chase Hooper by technical knockout at 4:58. from R1
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Drakkar Klose derrotou Edson Barboza in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Karina Silva derrotou Dione Barbosa in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Joseph Morales submits Alibi Idiris with a triangle choke at 3:04 of R2 – TUF 33 final
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