Anderson Silva defeats Tyron Woodley with TKO

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Anderson Silva showed off his quick hands Friday night, throwing an uppercut and several right hooks knock out Tyron Woodley in the second round.

Woodley fell face down when the referee counted to eight. The former UFC fighter was able to return to his corner, and as he touched gloves to Silva to return to the fight, the referee called for the bell.

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Tyron Woodley (bottom) falls to the canvas after being hit by Anderson Silva (top) during a heavyweight bout Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynn Sladky)

Silva was credited with a technical knockout, which was the fourth boxing victory of his career. The UFC legend is 4-2 in his boxing career, with losses approaching Jake Paul and Osmar Luis Teixeira.

Woodley is now 0-3 in professional boxing. He lost to Paul twice during his career.

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Tyron Woodley (center) stands in his corner after being hit by Anderson Silva during a heavyweight bout Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynn Sladky)

It is unclear what will happen next for the two fighters. Silva is 50 years old and Woodley is 43. Silva called out Chris Weidman after his win.

This fight between Silva and Woodley took place Paul vs Anthony Joshua card at the Kasey Center in Miami, Florida. The YouTuber-turned-boxer gave himself one of the biggest tests of his career when he took on the former two-time heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist.