Karine Silva eyes rematches after snapping skid at UFC Fight Night 293
Karine Silva had back-to-back decision losses heading into UFC Fight Night 293. With her win to snap the skid, she wants to get both setbacks back.
LAS VEGAS – Karine Silva celebrated his victory over Gabriella Fernandes at UFC Fight Night 293, marking an end to a two-fight losing streak. Silva (20-7 MMA, 6-3 UFC) dominated the Brazilian fighter (11-5 MMA, 3-4 UFC) in a unanimous decision at the Meta APEX. The win gave Fernandes her own second consecutive loss. Silva expressed his emotions, stating, "I think that's the feeling and the emotion I'm having right now – very emotional.
I sacrificed a lot to be here tonight. Winning this fight was such a tough fight. I did my whole camp here in Vegas with DEQ and I really feel like a mission accomplished." Silva also shared his future goals, "I have two names. I want a rematch against Jasmine and against Maycee Barber in the future. I know it won't be the next fight, most likely, but I'm working hard on everything I can to come back in the best possible shape and continue climbing the rankings, and consequently face them both again and change the outcome of the fight."
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