MMA Match Preview: Karine Silva (18-5) vs. Dione Barbosa (8-3)

Fight Details

Attribute	Info
Event	UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev
Matchup	Karine Silva vs. Dione Barbosa
Division	Women’s Flyweight (125 lbs)
Date	Saturday, August 16, 2025
Venue	United Center, Chicago, IL
Broadcast	ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass
Bout Placement	Preliminary Card

Fighter Breakdown

Karine “Killer” Silva

Record: 18–5 (4–1 UFC)

Age: 31

Height/Reach: 5’5″ / 67″

Recent Form: Loss to Viviane Araujo (UFC 309)

Style: Submission specialist with aggressive striking

Key Traits:

17 of 18 wins via stoppage

Dangerous guillotine and rear-naked choke

High-pressure style with early finishes

Dione “The Witch” Barbosa

Record: 8–3 (1–1 UFC)

Age: 33

Height/Reach: 5’6″ / 66.5″

Recent Form: Submission win over Diana Belbita (UFC Vegas 105)

Style: Judo-based grappler with slick transitions

Key Traits:

Former Olympic judoka

4 career submission wins

Took this fight on short notice after JJ Aldrich withdrew

Tactical Preview

Silva’s Path to Victory:

Push pace early and hunt for submissions

Use striking to set up takedown entries

Avoid prolonged clinch exchanges where Barbosa’s judo shines

Barbosa’s Path to Victory:

Stay composed and counter Silva’s aggression

Use trips and throws to control positioning

Exploit Silva’s tendency to overextend in scrambles

This is a rematch of their 2019 bout at Katana Fight 9, where Barbosa won via unanimous decision.

Rankings & Implications

Fighter	Flyweight Rank (Global)
Karine Silva	#10
Dione Barbosa	#26

A win for Silva keeps her in the top 10 and sets up a potential ranked matchup

A win for Barbosa would be a breakout moment and avenge Silva’s UFC rise

FIGHT ODDS

Karine Silva                        – 170

Dione Barbosa                   + 145

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 15, 2025