On a night of anticipation and excitement, Week 2 of the 2023 season of Dana White’s Contender Series featured a memorable strawweight showdown between Eduarda Moura and Janaina Silva. The match ended with a submission victory for Moura with a rear-naked choke four minutes into the first round. After the thrilling bout, UFC President Dana White took the stage to announce that Eduarda Moura had won the coveted UFC contract.
It was clear from the start of the match that Eduarda Moura was a force to be reckoned with. The Brazilian fighter pulled Janaina Silva down to the canvas, demonstrating dominance. As the fight progressed, Moura moved up the ranks, showing off his skill with relentless ground-and-pound attacks on his opponents. The culmination of her efforts came in the form of a decisive rear-naked choke submission that secured her victory.
With this win, Eduarda Moura’s professional record is a staggering 9-0. The 29-year-old from Brazil continues to make waves in the MMA world with her fifth submission and third KO within her own records. Notably, her opponent Janaina Silva was also highly touted as an undefeated Brazilian prospect. Moura’s victory was Silva’s first defeat of her career, making her achievement all the more important.
UFC President Dana White praised Eduarda Moura and expressed confidence in her abilities. White called Moura not just a competitor, but also claimed that Moura is ready to step into the Octagon with any strawweight fighter right away. An acknowledgment from the UFC president adds weight to Moura’s stellar performance and hints at her promising future ahead.
DWCS Week 2 took place on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Broadcast live on ESPN+ from 7pm ET, the event will showcase the incredible talent and determination of up-and-coming MMA stars like Eduarda Moura and Janaina Silva as they battle their way to the prestigious UFC roster. showed off.
