Bellator 216 Results: 9-year undefeated streak ends, 20-year-old female fighter debuts

#2 Erick Silva vs. Yaroslav Amosov (Welterweight)

The UFC veteran got outclassed by the unbeaten Ukranian

Former UFC Welterweight Erick Silva was set to make his Bellator debut against undefeated Ukranian fighter Yaroslav Amosov (20-0).

Round 1: The welterweight touched gloves to begin the fight. Silva got things going with a lead left kick as Amosov started cautiously. Silva got the better of the initial exchanges as he caught Amosov with a big right and followed it up with a combo. Amosov got into the clinch to slow down the pace of the fight as he attempted a right cross.

Amosov got Silva down but the Brazilian got the fight back up.

Silva finished the round strong with a right, left hook, leg kick and a knee to Amosov's gut.

10-9 Silva

Round 2: They touched gloves to begin the second round too as Amosov connected with a leg kick, However, Silva caught his feet that sent Amosov to the mat. He got up and both men continued to measure each other.

Silva landed a short right uppercut and missed a spinning back kick. Amosov got the body lock and briefly took Silva down but both men got back up. Amosov tenaciously held onto Silva's back and pinned him down near the cage.

Amosov got one hook in as Silva was mindful about the right-hand shots that were coming in from the back. Amosov landed a right from underneath Silva's arm. Amosov did a great job of controlling Silva. Silva got back up to his feet only be slammed back down to the mat with authority by Amosov. A big pop for the takedown.

Amosov's wrestling superiority was on full display against the Brazilian Jui Jitsu practitioner as he landed shots from the top.

Rights and elbows constantly rained down on Silva as he tried to open up his guard and get a submission at the end of the fight.

10-9 Amisov

Round 3: Silva drew first blood with two hard leg kicks. Silva stuffed a takedown attempt but Amosov was relentless. He changed levels and partially took Silva down before getting hold of his back with a body lock takedown on his feet.

They broke up and got back to the center of the cage. Amosov with a straight left from southpaw before impressively taking down Silva with ease. Amosov prevented Silva from using the cage to get up as he locked his leg down in half guard.

Silva turned and got back up to his feet but Amosov wasn't ready to let go of his back. He took Silva down yet again and continued to connect with right shots from the back.

Amosov controlled the position incredibly well as he took Silva down again with authority. Silva stood up again but Amosov had a tight body lock on Silva. Another takedown as Silva looked physically spent as the fight came to a close.

10-9 Amosov

Result: Yaroslav Amosov def. Erick Sliva via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)

The former Sambo Champion extended his spotless record to 21 wins while it was a forgettable debut for Erick Silva. Back to the drawing board for the UFC veteran.

¡CONTINÚA INVICTO!#BellatorxFOX | Yaroslav Amosov estiró su racha a 21-0 con su victoria por decisión unánime frente al brasileño Erick Silva. pic.twitter.com/r6xHW4I0YZ

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