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Brazilian Olympic champion Rafaela Silva laid down the law against world silver medalist Prisca Awiti in a one-sided duel.
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Rafaela Silva made Brazilian judo history by crushing Prisca Awiti (11-0) at Spaten Fight Night 3 in São Paulo. A technical and strategic masterclass that confirms her legend status on the mat.
To remember:
- Rafaela Silva crushes Prisca Awiti with a historic 11-0 score at Spaten Fight Night 3.
- A masterclass in technical control with precise throws and relentless ground dominance.
- The Brazilian Olympic champion reaffirms her dominance against the world's top judokas.
Unbelievable! Rafaela Silva, a living legend of Brazilian judo and Olympic champion at Rio 2016, once again reminded everyone why she rules the mats. This Saturday in São Paulo, at Spaten Fight Night 3, she faced off against Prisca Awiti, world silver medalist and Paris 2024 silver medalist, in a highly anticipated clash. And to say the least, the Brazilian made mincemeat of her opponent!
A fiery start
From the very first seconds, Rafaela Silva set the pace. With calculated aggression and surgical precision, she quickly took control of the fight. Within minutes, she had already racked up a waza-ari and a yuko, opening a gap that Prisca Awiti never managed to close. Her ground game, deadly accurate, allowed her to maintain relentless pressure, exploiting every opening to score decisive points.
Total domination
Despite a desperate counter attempt from Prisca Awiti, Rafaela Silva kept her cool and capitalized on every mistake. Penalties handed to both athletes did nothing to shake her focus, once again proving her ironclad mentality. The final score of 11 to 0 speaks for itself: a performance that cements her status among the greatest judokas in history.
Experience: the key to victory
At 32 years old, Rafaela Silva proved that experience and determination can make all the difference against younger, equally talented opponents. Her career, marked by Olympic and world titles, is an inspiration to judokas worldwide. This fight in São Paulo is just further proof that, on the mat, she remains an unstoppable force.