"Puelles (12-4), once seen as a rising submission threat, has stumbled in his last two fights and needs a decisive win to reclaim momentum. Losses to Dan Hooker and Fares Ziam aren't bad, but a third consecutive loss will have him with his back against the wall. Silva ((13-5) the veteran striker with a reputation for durability and power, enters hopeful that his experience and stand-up skills can outlast Puelles' grappling game in what promises to be a tactical but intense clash."
"Round 1 - Silva came out firing a flurry that Puelles easily avoided, and then rushes in for a high crotch takedown putting Silva on his back quick. Puelles worked to soften Silva up and get his left leg free of the half guard to pass. Silva worked hard to keep Puelles' posture broken down, but the latter stayed busy landing shots in close and scoring."
Claudio Puelles (12-4) enters under pressure after two consecutive losses and needs a decisive win to regain momentum. Joaquim Silva ((13-5) relies on veteran striking, durability, and power while seeking to outlast Puelles' grappling. The fight opened with Silva firing early but Puelles securing high crotch takedowns and controlling position through half guard and passes. Puelles repeatedly landed close-range shots while Silva looked for scrambles and opportunities to stand. Puelles closed the first round with an additional takedown. In round two Puelles sought similar takedowns while Silva mixed combinations, teep kicks and body shots to sap Puelles' energy.
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