JAKE PAUL is facing on MMA legend Anderson Silva in Arizona RIGHT NOW!
The big fight will be former YouTube star Paul's biggest test of his boxing career so far against the Brazilian star, 47.
Though both Paul and Silva have had the same amount of pro boxing bouts, with five apiece.
Will we see another stunning KO? Or will Silva show the class which saw him rule the octagon for years? We'll be bringing you all of the updates right here…
- Start time: 4am UK time ring walks
- TV channel/live stream: Fite.TV
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- Jack Figg
Paul vs Silva
Round 3 – Paul spending a lot of the round on the back foot looking to counter.
Paul swings some left hooks over the top but Silva comes forward initiating attacks.
Silva out Paul in some uncomfortable rounds there really piling on the pressure.
- Jack Figg
Paul vs Silva
Round 2 – Silva rushes out on the front foot as the aggressor and misses with a left hook.
Lead uppercut lands for Silva and Paul looks flustered. Couple of right hands come in from Paul but nothing lands.
Silva now showboating as Paul is backed up into the corner and takes a left before covering up.
- Jack Figg
Paul vs Silva
Round 1 – Very cagey opener.Paul edges out his jab and looks to fire to the body with his right hand.
Silva, relaxed, evades any oncoming traffic but doesn't let his hands go.
Paul pushed the Brazilian back with a right but later took a left hook, before then shaking his head at Paul.
- Jack Figg
Paul vs Silva
Round 1 – Very cagey opener.Paul edges out his jab and looks to fire to the body with his right hand.
Silva, relaxed, evades any oncoming traffic but doesn't let his hands go.
Paul pushed the Brazilian back with a right but later took a left hook, before then shaking his head at Paul.
- Jack Figg
Paul vs Silva
Both are introduced by the legendary Jimmy Lennon Jr, with Paul the villain.
National anthems are to follow, before the referee gives them their instructions and we'll be off.
Tension is building here inside the arena.
- Jack Figg
Paul vs Silva
Both are introduced by the legendary Jimmy Lennon Jr, with Paul the villain.
National anthems are to follow, before the referee gives them their instructions and we'll be off.
Tension is building here inside the arena.
- Jack Figg
And Paul follows…
The YouTuber-tuned boxer now makes his way to the ring, met with a chorus of boos.
Paul comes out to the late Pop Smoke's 'Got it on Me' dressed in black and white.
Whip Ya Head by 50 Cent now plays as he approaches the ring.
- Jack Figg
And Paul follows…
The YouTuber-tuned boxer now makes his way to the ring, met with a chorus of boos.
Paul comes out to the late Pop Smoke's 'Got it on Me' dressed in black and white.
Whip Ya Head by 50 Cent now plays as he approaches the ring.
- Jack Figg
Here comes Silva!
The UFC legend is making his way to the ring.
Silva gets a hero's welcome as he comes out to 'Ain't No Sunshine.'
It's clear he is the fans' favourite tonight.
- Jack Figg
Here comes Silva!
The UFC legend is making his way to the ring.
Silva gets a hero's welcome as he comes out to 'Ain't No Sunshine.'
It's clear he is the fans' favourite tonight.
- Jack Figg
Almost there
Both fighters have come up on the big screen and they appear ready to go.
Moments away from the ringwalks… we hope.
It's Jake Paul and Anderson Silva over eight rounds at a 187lb catchweight.
- Jack Figg
Almost there
Both fighters have come up on the big screen and they appear ready to go.
Moments away from the ringwalks… we hope.
It's Jake Paul and Anderson Silva over eight rounds at a 187lb catchweight.
- Jack Figg
All White then
Jake Paul revealed Dana White is the reason he is fighting UFC legend Anderson Silva.
UFC president White claimed last year that Paul would not dare challenge Brazilian icon Silva.
He said: "I f***ing guarantee you this, you ain't gonna see Jake Paul calling Anderson Silva out.
"That I f***ing promise you. He's his size, and he's actually good. He's old, which is what Jake Paul looks for, he likes to fight old guys."
But Paul wanted to prove his promotional rival wrong and claimed White feels threatened by him.
He said: “I think it’s because I’m the No1 figurehead that is exposing his business model and how much of a shark he is and how poorly he treats his fighters.
“He said I wouldn’t fight Anderson Silva, who is one of UFC’s greats, and now here I am fighting him.
"And he largely, in part, promoted that. He’s the reason why I took this fight… it's to prove him wrong and shut him the hell up.”
- Jack Figg
Paul vs Silva
Jake Paul warned Anderson Silva that it is his time to shine ahead of the biggest fight of his life.
Paul has enjoyed a pleasant build up with Silva – the man he once looked up to – but it has been a story of idol-turned rival.
He roared: "I said to him 'it's my generation, it's my time'. To be a legend you've got to beat a legend.
"It's time for war, I asked him if he's ready. It's been nice nice nice, it's been swet sweet sweet.
"I respect that man but he's trying to take the food off of my plate, he's trying to stop my run.
"Tomorrow night, guess what? I'm f***ng him up, I'm f****ng him up!"
Silva said: "I'm so happy to be here and tomorrow I'm going to do my best to make a good show for everyone.
"Of course I'm going to win, I'm training for that fight."
- Jack Figg
Paul vs Silva
Jake Paul comes into the bout having knocked out Tyron Woodley in his last fight, in December.
Anderson Silva last year beat ex-world champion Julio Cesar Chavez and has had two wins in the ring since.
It marks a step up for YouTuber-turned boxer Paul.
- Jack Figg
Main event up NEXT
After Sylve made quick and light work of Rodriquez, we are now all set for the main event of the evening.
Jake Paul, in the biggest test of his 5-0 boxing career, against UFC legend Anderson Silva over eight rounds.
Not long to go now.
- Jack Figg
Sylve vs Rodriquez
On second glance, it was the counter left hook which caused the damage, with Sylve following up with the uppercut to make sure.
Rodriquez smacked the canvas in frustration but looked on shaky legs as he got up.
It was enough for the referee to wave it off, with Sylve now 8-0 ALL by KO.
- Jack Figg
Sylve vs Rodriquez
Round 1 – BIG knockdown early from Sylve, catching Rodriquez with a right uppercut.
And the referee has STOPPED the fight.First-round knockout.
- Jack Figg
Calm before the storm
Jake Paul pictured relaxing in his dressing room just hours away from his fight with Anderson Silva.
The YouTube star received a chorus of boos when he flashed up on the big screen.
Paul faces Silva in tonight's headliner after Ashton Sylve's return.
- Jack Figg
Hall wants Paul
Uriah Hall called out Jake Paul after beating NFL legend Le'Veon Bell on the YouTuber's undercard.
Hall said: “F*** yeah I want to keep boxing. I want Jake Paul. I want his frosty ass.
"I’m the dude that’s going to come out here and expose him. If Anderson doesn’t do it, I’m going to be the one to f*** you up.”
- Jack Figg
Up next
Jake Paul's boxing prodigy Ashton Sylve, only 18, returns against Braulio Rodriquez over eight rounds.
Sylve is 7-0, all by knockout and was this year signed to Paul's Most Valuable Promotions.
This is the biggest step up in his young career.
- James Orr
The fight is over
Santiago has beaten Nieves! Nieves corner has pulled him out and there will be NO split draw this time.
Santiago WINS and Nieves looks distraught.
One more fight to go until Jake Paul vs Anderson Silva!
- James Orr
Santiago vs Nieves
Santiago pouring on the attacks now! Their first fight ended in a draw and he doesn't want the same tonight.
Nieves looks rocked against the ropes before the bell ends the round.
Dangerous fight stil this one.
- James Orr
Santiago vs Nieves
And we're heading into the second half of the fight right here in Arizona.
Great finish to the round there for Santiago who lands a cracking combo.
It's bubbling up nicely here!
- Jack Figg
Jake Paul and Anderson Silva's bet
Jake Paul agreed to rematch Anderson Silva under kickboxing rules if he loses their fight after making a bet live on stage.
But Paul wants the Brazilian to help launch a fighter's union if he is victorious in Glendale.
He said: "If I win, me and you come together to create a united fighters association to help UFC fighters get better pay and better health care.
"You come become the interim president and we united to help these fighters once and for all."
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