One of the main promises of the Ultimate squad took another step to show that it is now a reality. With plastic strikes, high-level striking and good takedown defense, the Brazilian Jean Silva did not take notice of the veteran Drew dober and beat his rival by technical knockout after causing a brutal cut to his eyebrow.
Fighting Nerds prospect, the 'Lord Assassin' remains undefeated after three fights in the organization, with all of his victories coming by knockout. At 27 years old, Jean now boasts a record of 14 triumphs and two setbacks as a professional.
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THE FIGHT
The duel started with a lot of study and few blows in the first second. Dober surprised by hitting a shot that slightly shook Jean, who, a few seconds later, countered with a cross. Next, Jean tried to connect with a flying knee, but the blow didn't land, but opened a bleed on the North American's eyebrow.
J. Silva beat D. Dober at UFC Denver (Photo: Twitter/@ufcnews)
Dober continued walking forward, in one of his attempts to approach, he received a beautiful elbow. Drew continued walking forward, trying to corner Jean, who continued to act calmly and strategically. Even with a more reactive strategy, the 'Lord Assassin' was very accurate in all the attacks he tried to connect.
In the second round, Dober tried to get the takedown, but Jean made a good save. In a moment of distraction, the Brazilian wanted to play and look to the side and received a beautiful cross, which hit him squarely. Soon after, the two fighters began to exchange blows in a frank manner, which caused a huge stir among the audience present in the arena.
Dober grew in combat and began to control the distance and become more comfortable in striking, where he connected good blows on the Fighting Nerds prospect. In the final seconds, Drew grabbed the Brazilian to try for a takedown, however, he was surprised by a counterattack that made him wobble and was, literally, saved by the bell of a blitz imposed by the Brazilian.
The third round began with the public applauding the two athletes, excited by the spectacle they delivered. In the first few seconds, Dober tried to get on the legs again, but was surprised by a submission attempt. Soon after, Herb Dean interrupted the confrontation to assess a heavy cut on the American's face and decided to end the confrontation, to preserve Drew's physical integrity.
UFC Denver results
MAIN CARD (23pm Brasília time)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Rose namajunas derrotou Tracy Cortez in the unanimous decision of the judges (49-46, 49-46, 48-47)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): muslim salikhov derrotou Santiago Ponzinibbio in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Jean Silva derrotou Drew dober by technical knockout at 1:28 of R3
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Gabriel Marretinha derrotou Ange Loosa in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): julian erosa derrotou Christian rodriguez by submission at 4m49s of R1
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Abdul Razak Alhassan x Cody Brundage ended in no-contest at 37s of R1
PRELIMINARY CARD (20pm Brasília time)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Charles Johnson derrotou Joshua Van by knockout (punch) 20s from R3
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Jasmine Jasudavicius derrotou Fatima Kline in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Montel Jackson defeated Da'Mon Blackshear by knockout (punch) 18 seconds into R1
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Luana Santos derrotou Maria Agapova via submission (rear-naked choke) at 3min27s of R1
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Andre Petroski derrotou Josh Fremd in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Evan Elder defeated Darrius Flowers via submission (katagatame) at 1min46s of R2
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