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OKTAGON Flyweight

Shawn Marcos da Silva VS Matheus da Silva Severino

Barclays Arena, Hamburg, Germany

Tale of the Tape

7-2-0 Record 15-5-0
30 Age 28
170 cm Height 163 cm
orthodox Stance orthodox
43% Finish rate 60%
43% KO rate 27%
0% Sub rate 33%

Result Summary

Matheus da Silva Severino def. Shawn Marcos da Silva Decision · R3 5:00

Matheus Severino earned a hard-fought decision over Shawn Marcos da Silva in a fast-paced flyweight scrap. The two Brazilians traded heavy leather in the pocket for fifteen minutes, with Severino landing the cleaner, more impactful shots. Da Silva had his moments, particularly with leg kicks that reddened Severino's lead thigh, but Severino's boxing combinations and a crucial takedown in the final minute of the third round sealed the victory on the scorecards.

Fight Overview

German flyweight Shawn 'Vato Loco' Marcos da Silva (7-1) welcomes experienced Brazilian Matheus Severino (14-5) to the Oktagon cage. Da Silva is a high-energy fighter looking to climb the rankings, but Severino is a seasoned veteran who has held titles in Brazil. This is a significant step up in competition for Da Silva.

Keys to Victory

Shawn Marcos da Silva

  1. Speed and footwork: Utilize superior speed to land strikes and exit before the counter.
  2. Defensive grappling: Be prepared for Severino's BJJ; avoid lingering in his guard.
  3. Cardio: Push a pace that the veteran Severino cannot match in the later rounds.

Matheus da Silva Severino

  1. Experience: Use veteran savvy to slow the fight down and dictate the pace.
  2. Ground game: Drag Da Silva to the mat and look for submissions.
  3. Body shots: Attack the body to slow down Da Silva's movement.

Last 5 fights

Shawn Marcos da Silva

  1. W Gabriel Belizario Decision · R3 5:00 · 30 NOV 2024
  2. L Lone'er Kavanagh Decision · R3 5:00 · 30 MAR 2024
  3. W Gerardo Fanny Decision · R3 5:00 · 11 NOV 2023
  4. W Kierandip Singh Sahota KO · R2 2:06 · 24 MAR 2023
  5. W Darien Diego Hevia KO · R1 3:01 · 29 OCT 2022

Matheus da Silva Severino

  1. L Marcos Degli KO · R3 2:44 · 11 JUL 2025
  2. W Alan Gabriel TKO · R1 0:47 · 24 MAY 2025
  3. W Vitor Zmish Submission · R1 2:53 · 16 MAR 2024
  4. W Renan Cesar Baptista TKO · R1 0:27 · 26 AUG 2023
  5. L Lucas Rocha Decision · R3 5:00 · 27 MAY 2023

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