Silva disqualified in bout with Prater for illegal strikes

His first time out, at the same arena, Silva knocked his opponent out in just 40 seconds. This time it took him even less time to earn a stoppage.

Not so fast, though.

As it turned out, Silva landed a swarm of blows that referee Mario Yamasaki deemed illegal, saying they were landing on the back of the head. Because of that, Silva was disqualified and the win was awarded to Prater.

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Carlo Prater Vs. Erick Silva

Fight was scheduled for 3 rounds (5x5x5)

Carlo Prater def. Erick Silva via disqualification (illegal punches) – Round 1, 0:29