BRASILIA, Brazil – Coming off a two-fight skid, Erick Silva knew he had a lot at stake at Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 95. It wasn’t easy, but, after almost three rounds of intense back-and-forth , Silva (19-7 MMA, 7-6 UFC) managed to choke out Luan Chagas (14-2-1 MMA, 0-1-1 UFC). The conquest came with some extra meaning: not only was it awarded “Fight of the Night,” but it was also Silva’s first octagon victory to come after the initial five minutes. Speaking to reporters right after his triumph, Silva still didn’t know he’d gotten a bonus, but he did know the triumph had a special taste. “The win was different than the ones I had before – when I either finished or knocked them out in the first round,” Silva said. “I was more strategic in this one, I tried to be
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