Erick Silva makes quick work of Jason High
by Ben Heather @benheather
Erick Silva came in to this fight trying to get back to winning ways after he lost last time out to Jon Fitch in the fight of the night at UFC 153. Silva was originally slated to fight British fighter John Hathaway before he had to pull out of the fight due to injury. Jason High stepped up to fill the space in the card and make his return to the UFC for the first time since March 2010.
Erick Silva was again a big favourite going in to this fight with some bookies having him at up to a 1/4 favourite.
The fight starts and High the renowned wrestler goes straight for a takedown but Silva manages to sprawl his way out of the attempt and then manages to turn it around and get High's back.
Silva at first looked like he was looking for a triangle choke from High's back. High managed to get back to all fours and looked like he may get out of trouble. In the process it seemed that he left himself open for a rear naked choke but didn't go for it. Silva instead went for the arm and locked in an inverted armbar only let go once High tapped out within 71 seconds of the first round.
Jason High now slips to 16-4 and his 7 fight win streak comes to a quick end he is also 0-2 in the UFC. This was the first time in over three years since High was last in the UFC, he will be hoping it won't be as long before he next gets the shot to finally get a UFC victory.
Erick Silva now has a record of 15-3-1 and now has a 3-2 record in the UFC. I think he now steps up competition again and looks to fight someone bordering on the top 10 in the welterweight division to see if he can prove that he has learnt from his loss against Jon Fitch.
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