GLENDALE, Ariz. – MMA Junkie is on the scene and reporting live from tonight’s Showtime event headlined by Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva.
Paul and Silva will meet in a 187-pound fight after weeks of build-up to their main event. The five-fight card also features former UFC standout Uriah Hall making his professional boxing debut in a four-round bout against former NFL All-Pro running back Le’Veon Bell.
The event gets underway at 6 p.m. ET, with the pay-per-view main card kicking off at 9 p.m. ET. Keep it locked here for results as they happen, as well as live behind-the-scenes updates.
For complete coverage of the card, check out MMA Junkie’s event page for Paul vs. Silva.
Full fight results
- Jake Paul def. Anderson Silva via unanimous decision (77-74, 78-73, 78-73)
- Ashton Sylve def. Braulio Rodriguez via KO (left hook) – Round 1, 1:01.
- Alejandro Flores def. Antonio Nieves via TKO (corner stoppage) – Round 7, 3:00.
- Uriah Hall def. Le’Veon Bell via unanimous decision (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)
- Chris Avila def. Dr. Mike via unanimous decision (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)
And the night begins
It’s fight night. All set up here in Glendale for #PaulSilva.
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— Danny Segura (@dannyseguratv) October 29, 2022
Keys to victory from ex-boxing champ Raul Marquez for Paul vs. Silva
Former boxing champ @RaulMarquez92 gives his keys to victory for Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva. 🔑#PaulSilva | LIVE Blog: https://t.co/ejPB0mwQqV pic.twitter.com/W4EyXJpMPp
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) October 30, 2022
Nate Diaz in the house
Nate Diaz is in the house for #PaulSilva, as expected. 💪pic.twitter.com/oCBg9IIn3w
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) October 30, 2022
Chris Avila defeats Dr. Mike
#PaulSilva Results: Chris Avila def. Dr. Mike via unanimous decision (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)
LIVE Blog: https://t.co/ejPB0mwQqV pic.twitter.com/WgVfToCDNU
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) October 30, 2022
Chris Avila takes a clean and exciting unanimous decision win. Dr. Mike proved to be a tough, tough foe, but in the end Avila was just the better fighter. Avila is now 2-1 in professinal boxing.
Chris Avila calls out UFC fighters, and he gets a response...
Chris Avila after beating Doctor Mike: "All you UFC fighters out there that are locked in your contract, get out and come get you some. Get you some real sh*t right here." 😬 #PaulSilva LIVE blog: https://t.co/hKry4F8jONpic.twitter.com/V8DC1BYUJU
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) October 30, 2022
@chrisavila209 you can get this 168!!! LFG
— Jeremy Stephens (@LiLHeathenMMA) October 30, 2022
Former UFC fighter Urial Hall wins pro debut
#PaulSilva results: Uriah Hall def. Le'Veon Bell via unanimous decision (40-36, 40-36, 40-36)
LIVE blog: https://t.co/hKry4F8jON pic.twitter.com/TgvWyKbDqY
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) October 30, 2022
Check out the full Uriah Hall vs. Le’Veon Bell recap here.
Uriah Hall calls for Jake Paul
Uriah Hall called his shot after beating Le'Veon Bell. 🤬
LIVE blog: https://t.co/hKry4F8jONpic.twitter.com/5if3iISprp
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) October 30, 2022
Luke Thomas weighs in on what exactly is on the line for Jake Paul
How much is at stake for Jake Paul tonight? @lthomasnews says A LOT. 👇#PaulSilva | LIVE blog: https://t.co/hKry4F8jON pic.twitter.com/1cLVP3rXen
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) October 30, 2022
Alejandro Flores gets the win
#PaulSilva Results: Alejandro Flores def. Antonio Nieves via TKO (corner stoppage) – Round 7, 3:00.
LIVE blog: https://t.co/hKry4F8jON pic.twitter.com/Csz14KgoI6
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) October 30, 2022
A Minion at Paul vs. Silva? No, that's Ashton Sylve
Ashton Sylve walks out as a Minion. 😅
LIVE blog: https://t.co/hKry4F8jONpic.twitter.com/seyTQRGY5e
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) October 30, 2022
What a KO by Ashton Sylve
#PaulSilva Results: Ashton Sylve def. Braulio Rodriguez via KO (left hook) – Round 1, 1:01.
LIVE blog: https://t.co/hKry4F8jON pic.twitter.com/rki6XJbVIS
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) October 30, 2022
OH MY @Ashtonsylveh2o 😮😮#SylveRodriguez | Order #PaulSilva now: https://t.co/hm8UTDacri pic.twitter.com/oK1wrXkoYX
— SHOWTIME Boxing (@ShowtimeBoxing) October 30, 2022
The main event arrives
The time has come: Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva is NEXT. Who wins?!#PaulSilva | LIVE blog: https://t.co/hKry4F8jON pic.twitter.com/McMpl0AsSg
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) October 30, 2022
Closing odds via Tipico
Anderson Silva heads to the ring
Showtime for the 🕷️@SpiderAnderson | Order #PaulSilva now: https://t.co/hm8UTDacri pic.twitter.com/OBp8EoA9zu
— SHOWTIME Boxing (@ShowtimeBoxing) October 30, 2022
Jake Paul walks out to the ring
Jake Paul heads to the ring.#PaulSilva | LIVE blog: https://t.co/hKry4F8jON pic.twitter.com/bUo8ktSzkA
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) October 30, 2022
Round 1: LEFT HOOK from Silva – MMA Junkie scores it 10-9, Silva
.@SpiderAnderson with the left hook 💪#PaulSilva pic.twitter.com/pVM9pO3rgY
— SHOWTIME Boxing (@ShowtimeBoxing) October 30, 2022
Round 2: Silva feeling himself and taunting on Paul – MMA Junkie scores it 10-9, Silva
.@SpiderAnderson is working 😳#PaulSilva pic.twitter.com/a2inIw85hb
— SHOWTIME Boxing (@ShowtimeBoxing) October 30, 2022
Round 3: Paul more competitive fight – MMA Junkie scores it 10-9, Paul
Jake Paul and Anderson Silva go toe to toe. Very competitive. Silva with good moments, but Paul made Silva bleed from his nose.
.@jakepaul & @SpiderAnderson bringing the 🔥#PaulSilva pic.twitter.com/M4JTqlLJve
— SHOWTIME Boxing (@ShowtimeBoxing) October 30, 2022
Round 4: Paul keeps the momentum – MMA Junkie scores it 10-9, Paul.
Jake Paul backed up much less in this round and actually became the aggressor. Silva had some good shots, but his output has dropped. Close contest here.
Round 5: Uppercuts, uppercuts, uppercuts. – MMA Junkie scores it 10-9, Silva.
Anderson Silva is finding a ton of success at close quarters. He must’ve connected five or six clean uppercuts on Paul while in the clinch. Big round for the former UFC champion.
Punches are flying in Phoenix 🥊 @SpiderAnderson @jakepaul | #PaulSilva pic.twitter.com/ubmBKkQJqj
— SHOWTIME Boxing (@ShowtimeBoxing) October 30, 2022
Round 6: Close, but Silva was on attack – MMA Junkie scores the round 10-9, Silva.
Very competitive. However, Silva did most of the marching down and seemed to connect more on Paul. But both trading pretty evenly.
Round 7: Paul fights back - MMA Junkie scores it 10-9, Paul.
Paul was much more on the offensive. Silva seems to be slowing down. Clear round for Paul.
Round 8: Silva gets dropped – MMA Junkie scored it 10-8, Paul. (Overall 76-75, Paul)
Silva gets dropped with a right hand in the beginning of the round. He then gets tagged with multiple right hands as they exchange, but Silva seems to have recovered quickly. Silva rallies back in the end and closes the fight well.
MMA Junkie scored the round 10-8, Paul and the fight overall 76-75, Paul.
.@jakepaul sends Silva to the canvas in the final round 😮#PaulSilva pic.twitter.com/mO6Tdw4wy1
— SHOWTIME Boxing (@ShowtimeBoxing) October 30, 2022
Official decision: Jake Paul def. Anderson Silva via unanimous decision (77-74, 78-73, 78-73)
Jake Paul def. Anderson Silva via unanimous decision (77-74, 78-73, 78-73)#PaulSilva LIVE blog: https://t.co/hKry4F8jON pic.twitter.com/ag8RF1pOiU
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) October 30, 2022
🤫🤫🤫@jakepaul stays undefeated with a UD win over Silva.#PaulSilva pic.twitter.com/ktvu3VYxEq
— SHOWTIME Boxing (@ShowtimeBoxing) October 30, 2022
Jake Paull calls out Nate Diaz and Canelo
Jake Paul calls out Nate Diaz and Canelo 😳 #PaulSilva | LIVE blog: https://t.co/hKry4F8jONpic.twitter.com/JcfIaQ5Dac
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) October 30, 2022