Jake Paul vs Anderson Silva LIVE: Stream, latest updates and fight result tonight
Re-live fight updates as YouTube star Paul boxed UFC legend Silva in Arizona
Jake Paul stayed unbeaten in his professional boxing venture on Saturday night, outpointing UFC legend Anderson Silva after knocking down the Brazilian in the final round. Paul, 25, was a victor on all three judges’ scorecards after the full eight rounds (77-74, 78-73, 78-73), improving his record to 6-0 (4 knockouts).
Prior to the cruiserweight main event in Arizona, the American had knocked out each opponent he had faced, including former UFC champion Tyron Woodley in his last fight – 10 months ago. Meanwhile, 47-year-old Silva entered the Desert Diamond Arena with a 3-1 pro boxing record and a points win over former world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr to his name.
While Silva increased his activity after a slow start against Paul, the YouTube star improved as the cruiserweight contest wore on, and he dropped the Brazilian in the last of the eight rounds to wrap up a points victory. “It’s a surreal moment,” Paul said after the fight. “Hard work pays off. I want to thank Anderson Silva; he was my hero growing up. He took so many hard shots over the fight. He’s a dog.” Paul then called out UFC icon Nate Diaz, who was involved in an altercation near Paul’s locker room at the Desert Diamond Arena.
Re-live fight updates from Paul vs Silva below, as well as all the fallout from Katie Taylor’s latest win:
Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE
Wembley Arena already sounds significant louder than during the preliminary bouts. Here we go...
Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE
Frenchman Belmehdi is unbeaten at 16-0-3, while Ireland’s Cully is also undefeated at 14-0.
Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE
The main card is about to begin with a lightweight clash between Gary Cully and Jaouad Belmehdi!
Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE
Mickey Ellison def. Thomas Whittaker-Hart via decision (96-95).
The scoring referee judges the bout in Ellison’s favour! He retains the Central Area light-heavyweight title.
It was a close bout, one that Indy Sport also scored narrowly in Ellison’s favour.
Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE
Whittaker-Hart vs Ellison – Round 10
Final round! Whittaker-Hart started strong and has perhaps found a second wind at the right time after giving up some of the middle rounds...
And he lands an overhand right! Great shot, but well absorbed by Ellison.
The light-heavyweights trade jabs simultaneously, then a messy exchange follows. Whittaker-Hart seems to get the best of it...
Ellison’s face is now sporting some damage, like Whittaker-Hart’s.
A great fight goes to the judges’ scorecards, with action right up until the final bell.
Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE
Whittaker-Hart vs Ellison – Round 9
Right hook to the body, left hook to the head from Ellison. He then blocks a jab.
A left uppercut and right hook get through for Whittaker-Hart just before the bell!
Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE
Whittaker-Hart vs Ellison – Round 8
A double-jab connects for Ellison, but Whittaker-Hart blocks the subsequent right cross.
Whittaker-Hart with a shovel jab on repeat, before the fighters trade heavier punches.
Each man misses with a hook but lands an uppercut afterwards.
Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE
Whittaker-Hart vs Ellison – Round 7
A stiff right straight lands for Ellison, pummeling a crouching Whittaker-Hart – though the challenger absorbs it well.
A grazing jab is there for Whittaker-Hart, then a sharper one as he backs up Ellison.
Ellison refuses to be bullied, though, and he comes forward with a stern look on his face...
Both men land along the ropes. What a close finish to the round.
Whittaker-Hart is cut over his right eye.
Taylor vs Carabajal LIVE
Whittaker-Hart vs Ellison – Round 6
We’re into the second half of this Central Area light-heavyweight title fight.
The fighters trade simultaneous jabs. Whittaker-Hart mixes up his offence and lands a few solid punches, but Ellison seems unfazed.
Whittaker-Hart with more encouraging output, but Ellison catches him on the end of a jab then lands a clean left hook!
He pours on more punches in the final seconds of the round.
This has been a very good fight to watch.
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