Despite three consecutive losses in PRIDE and the UFC, Wanderlei Silva was the clear crowd favorite in the night's co-main event. And he didn't disappoint.Silva (32-8-1 MMA, 2-3 UFC) connected early on a combination that dazed opponent Keith Jardine (13-4-1 MMA, 5-3 UFC). He never let up on the assault and continued battering Jardine with punches. After referee Steve Mazzagatti issued the "TUF" alumn a warning to fight back, Silva pinned him down by the throat and landed three final punches that knocked Jardine out cold.The bout was stopped, and Silva was awarded the TKO victory just 36 seconds into the first round.Jardine lie motionless on the mat for three minutes before leaving the cage under his own power."I'm very happy," Silva said. "It's a good victory for me and my fans -- to come back for a victory like this."Silva suddenly finds himself back in title contention, and Jardine, who was so close to a title shot, once again has a long road ahead of him.
