LAS VEGAS – TJ Brown beat Erik Silva with a third-round submission Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC 282 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Take a look inside the fight with Brown, who picked up his first stoppage win in more than three years.
TJ Brown vs. Erik Silva
Result: TJ Brown def. Erik Silva via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 3, 3:41
Updated records: Brown (17-9 MMA, 3-3 UFC), Silva (9-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC)
Key stat: Brown outstruck Silva 82-32 on his way to the late submission.
Brown on the fight's key moment
“It feels good just to get the win. I thought I had finished him earlier. I dropped him in the first. I just got a little excited. It’s been a while since I’ve dropped somebody. I think I just got a little excited. But I was able to get the finish and I hope you guys are pleased.”
Brown on his seventh arm-triangle choke finish
“You’d think these guys would figure it out and figure out how to defend it. That’s my move. It’s a great move for MMA.”
Brown on what he wants next
“Let’s be honest – I’m no spring chicken. I’m 32 now. I’d really like to get in there the beginning of next year – as soon as I can.”
To hear more from Brown, check out the video of the full post-fight interview above.
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