Fight Recap: Karine Silva vs. Dione Barbosa
Karine Silva and fellow Brazilian Dione Barbosa met on the UFC 319 preliminary card Saturday in a flyweight rematch of their 2019 regional clash, a bout Barbosa had won.
First Round
Barbosa started the fight assertively, controlling center and using kicks while Silva worked from the outside. Silva eventually pressured Barbosa off the fence and began to increase her striking as the opening round progressed.
Late in the first, the pair hit the mat and Barbosa quickly secured back control with both hooks, hunting a rear-naked choke. Silva defended well and survived a transition attempt to an armbar as the round ended.
Second Round
The second round opened with another quick grappling exchange. Silva initially found top control, but Barbosa scrambled to the fence and then powered back to a dominant position, landing a clinch knee and finishing the frame with effective ground-and-pound.
Third Round
Grappling continued to define the third. Silva threatened with a guillotine around the halfway mark and asserted more control as Barbosa showed signs of fatigue. With about 90 seconds remaini...