Combat Sports Deliver Thrills: Garcia Knocks Out Benn, Silva Submits Delgado

The world of combat sports saw a flurry of action "last week", with significant events in both professional boxing and mixed martial arts delivering memorable performances and shocking finishes. Headlining the boxing scene, Ryan Garcia delivered a dominant performance, while UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Delgado capped off an exciting weekend for MMA fans.

In professional boxing, Ryan Garcia secured a decisive victory over British challenger Conor Benn, knocking him out in the second round in a highly anticipated bout held in Las Vegas on September 12, 2026. The card also featured Jai Opetaia, who successfully defended his lineal cruiserweight title by defeating Noel Mikaelian via technical knockout in the ninth round on September 13, 2026. Additionally, Andres Cortes emerged victorious against Mark Magsayo with a unanimous decision. Heavyweight prospect Da'Mamazion Vanhouter also made quick work of his opponent, securing a first-round stoppage. Another notable result saw Alexis Rocha defeat Jose Ramirez by unanimous decision.

Mixed Martial Arts fans were treated to UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Delgado, which took place on September 12, 2026, in Glendale, Arizona. In the main event, Jean Silva secured a third-round submission victory over Jose Delgado via a rear-naked choke after a challenging start to the fight. The co-main event saw Brandon Moreno return to the win column, defeating Joseph Morales by split decision. Alexa Grasso also put on an impressive display, outgunning Manon Fiorot to win by unanimous decision in a pivotal flyweight contest. The "Fight of the Night" honors went to Tommy McMillen and Marwan Rahiki, with McMillen ultimately winning a hard-fought unanimous decision. Sean King III delivered a spectacular highlight-reel moment with a first-round slam knockout. Other main card victories included Curtis Blaydes defeating Waldo Cortes-Acosta and David Martinez besting Dan Ige, both by unanimous decision. On the preliminary card, Ignacio Bahamondes, Rongzhu, Tim Elliott, and Regina Tarin all secured unanimous decision victories in their respective bouts.