Anderson Silva Vs Tyron Woodley: Brazilian MMA Legend Wins With Second-Round TKO

Brazilian MMA legend Anderson Silva rolled back the years with a ruthless second-round takedown of Tyron Woodley in their cruiserweight clash at the Kaseya Center in Miami on Friday. The 50-year-old former UFC middleweight champion absorbed early pressure before unleashing a sharp uppercut and follow-up flurry that floored Woodley midway through Round 2. Although Woodley beat the count, his corner threw in the towel, securing a TKO win for Silva – his fourth professional boxing win.

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Anderson Silva, center left, is embraced after his knockdown of Tyron Woodley during their cruiserweight fight in Miami. | Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky
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Tyron Woodley, center, stands in his corner after being hit by Anderson Silva during their cruiserweight fight in Miami. | Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky
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Anderson Silva kneels on the canvas after being hit by Tyron Woodley during their cruiserweight fight in Miami. | Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky
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Tyron Woodley, bottom, falls to the canvas after being hit by Anderson Silva, top, during their cruiserweight fight in Miami. | Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky
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Anderson Silva, left, walks to the ring before his cruiserweight fight against Tyron Woodley in Miami. | Photo: AP/Lynne Sladky
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