Recap of Weekend Fights

UFC Noche 

At Noche UFC, Diego Lopes and Jean Silva delivered a fast-paced featherweight clash where Lopes’ composure and skill ultimately shined. In the first round, Lopes controlled the grappling and landed sharp elbows that cut Silva, forcing the younger fighter to fight from behind. Silva came out aggressive in Round 2 with flurries and a flying knee, but his rush left an opening that Lopes exploited with a perfectly timed spinning elbow that dropped him. Lopes swarmed with ground-and-pound until the referee stepped in at 4:48 of the second round, earning a TKO win that cemented his status as a rising contender.

 

Crawford vs Canelo

Terence “Bud” Crawford pulled off a stunning upset to defeat Canelo Álvarez by unanimous decision, claiming the undisputed super-middleweight championship. In a grueling 12-round fight at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Crawford used speed, sharp counter-punching, and defensive movement to neutralize Canelo’s power and aggression. The judges scored the bout 116-112, 115-113, and 115-113 in his favor. With this victory, Crawford becomes the first male boxer in the modern four-belt era to hold undisputed titles in three different weight classes