Rob Emerson vs. Rafael Silva

Main Card | Catchweight · 138 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Oct 3, 2014
W
Silva defeats Emerson
L
Decision, Unanimous 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total
vs.
Decision 3 Rounds Unanimous
◀︎
▶︎
"The Saint"

Fighter Comparison

21-4-0

Climbed to 22-4
Pro
Record
17-10-0

Fell to 17-11
-180
(Slight Favorite)
Betting Odds
+145
(Slight Underdog)

Brazil
Nation

United States
Balneário Camboriú
Santa Catarina
Fights out of
Huntington Beach
California
29
+6 mos, 1 week, 6 days
Age at Fight 33
+2 mos, 3 days
137.6 lbs
(62.4 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
134.9 lbs
(61.2 kgs)
5'7"
(170cm)
Height
5'10"
(178cm)
69.0"
(175cm)
Reach
71.0"
(180cm)
Astra Fight Team Gym Team Oyama

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 347

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Emerson
30%
Silva
70%

Bout Information

Event Poster

Bellator 127

Fight Details

  • Event: Bellator 127: Straus vs. Wilcox
  • Date: Friday 10.03.2014 at 09:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Mike Bell
  • Venue: Pechanga Resort & Casino
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Temecula, California, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 8 of 11)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 138 lbs (62.6 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Sean Wheelock, Jimmy Smith
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Jimmy Smith
  • Emerson Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Silva Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Event Links:

A few weeks following the bout it was announced by the California State Athletic Commission that Emerson had tested positive for the prescription drug Modafinil. Since he had already lost the contest against Silva the bout result was unchanged.

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