Fighters from around the globe dream of the day they’ll step into the UFC octagon for the first time. For seven athletes, Saturday’s UFC 243 event marked that special moment in their career. Check out this week’s rookie report to see what kind of first impression those fighters made on the sport’s biggest stage from Marvel Stadium in in Melbourne, Australia. * * * * * Bruno Silva Bruno Silva and Khalid Taha Division: Bantamweight Result: Khalid Taha def. Bruno Silva via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 3, 3:00 Record: (11-4-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) Grade: C+ Bruno Silva would prefer to compete in the flyweight division, but when the UFC calls, you take what you get, and that meant a bantamweight matchup against a very tough Khalid Taha. The difference in power was evident at the start, with Taha’s punches causing damage from the opening bell.
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UFC 243 rookie report: Grading the newcomers in Melbourne – MMA Junkie