Watch UFC matchmaker Joe Silva spring from his seat at UFC Fight Night 29

If you read our recent in-depth feature on Joe Silva and fellow UFC matchmaker Sean Shelby, you know the job requires an abundance of passion. In Silva’s case, it was on full display at Wednesday’s UFC Fight Night 29 event in Brazil.

The veteran matchmaker is a cageside fixture on fight nights, and like most MMA fans, he sometimes gets swept up in the moment.

In the case of Dong Hyun Kim‘s stunning come-from-behind and violent knockout of fellow welterweight Erick Silva, it prompted a hilarious reaction from the UFC executive. Check out his animated reaction, which could be seen on the night’s FOX Sports 1 broadcast, above.

And check out the Dong Hyun Kim vs. Erick Silva video highlights to relive the vicious KO.

For more on UFC Fight Night 29, check out the UFC Events section of the site.