A veteran of 15 UFC fights, Erick Silva showed off his expertise by catching LFA welterweight prospect Nick Barnes in an armbar shortly after Barnes knocked him down in the first round of the main event on AXS TV FIGHTS: LEGACY FIGHTING ALLIANCE 45.
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Silva’s performance in his LFA debut capped off seven finishes in seven fights on the LFA 45 broadcast. The night started quickly with two first-round finishes, including this highlight-reel head-kick KO by Kailan Hill.
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Full highlights from LFA 45 presented by AXS TV FIGHTS commentators Pat Miletich and Ron Kruck:
LFA 45 Results:
Erick Silva (20-9. 1 NC) submitted Nick Barnes (12-4) at 4:43 in round one.
Ryan Lilley (9-3) knocked out Jordan Winski (9-2) with strikes at 2:37 in round one.
Moses Murrietta (7-1) defeated Casey Ryan (9-4) via TKO (referee stoppage) at 5:00 in round two.
Blake Troop (8-5) defeated James Cannon (7-3) via TKO (referee stoppage due to strikes) at 1:24 in round one.
Vince Cachero (5-0) submitted Carlos Puente Jr. (6-2) with a rear-naked choke at 4:19 in round two.
Taylor Johnson (4-0) finished Luc Bondole (5-3-2) via TKO (strikes) at 1:36 in round one.
Kailan Hill (2-0) knocked out Alex Thompson (2-1) with a head kick at 1:18 in round one.
Images courtesy of Blanca Garcia/Legacy Fighting Alliance.
