Natalie Silva knocked out Tereza Bleda in UFC Las Vegas 65 (Photo: Instagram/UFC_Brasil)
O UFC Las Vegas 65 started well for Brazil. In the first fight of the preliminary card, Natalia Silva defeated Czech Tereza Bleda in a duel valid for flyweight (up to 56,7kg). The Minas Gerais native withstood the pressure imposed by the Czech in the first round and “remained” in the rest of the fight, until achieving a brutal knockout in the third round.
As a result, Natalia Silva remains undefeated in Ultimate, with two wins in two fights. The Minas Gerais native has not lost a fight since December 2017, when she was defeated by Marina Rodriguez in Thunder Fight.
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On the other hand, Tereza Bleda lost her unbeaten record in her career precisely in her UFC debut. Signed through the last season of the Contender Series, the 20-year-old Czech now has six wins and one loss in her career.
Natália Silva overcomes a difficult start and 'overcomes' until she gets a knockout in the third round
Natalia Silva started kicking low. Tereza Bleda closed the distance, but the Brazilian fought back with a good combination with her fists. Afterwards, the Czech shortened the position again and belted the Brazilian. The two exchanged strength in the clinch, next to the fence. Tereza attempted the takedown, but Natália defended and applied a judo takedown. The Czech fell, but quickly got back on her feet. Natália applied another takedown, but Tereza managed a good reversal and landed on top, in half guard. While the Czech tried to advance her position, Natália managed a great sweep and came out on top. From below, Tereza climbed the triangle and attacked the Brazilian's neck and arm, who defended herself and resisted until the end of the round.
Tereza Bleda started the second round with low kicks, but Natalia Silva he responded with great directness. In another kick from the Czech, the Brazilian connected with another clean blow with her left hand. Tereza fell into the legs of Natália, who defended the attack, but ended up with her back against the railing. The Brazilian fenced well and managed to reverse her position and free herself from the Czech's grip. Natália landed another great combination of crosses on the Czech's face, which showed clear signs of fatigue. Natália kicked and Tereza went down again, but the Brazilian saved once again. Natália unleashed a spinning kick on Tereza's waist. The Brazilian connected a good sequence of jab and direct. The Czech launched a straight shot, but received a clean cross in response. At the end of the round, Tereza put Natália on her back against the railing, but to no avail.
In the third round, Tereza Bleda quickly tried to close the distance, but was unable to hold on. Natalia Silva with your back on the railing. In yet another attempt to get closer to the Czech, the Brazilian released a quick jab combination, straight and crossed, shaking her rival. Tereza tried to take down, but was surprised by a well-aimed spinning kick from Natália, which exploded onto her neck. With her rival bewildered, the Brazilian only had to land three more blows before the referee intervened.
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