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Danny Silva Stuns Kurtis Campbell With 31-Second Round 2 KO at UFC London

His upset over a favored Contender Series newcomer was followed by an on-camera plea about being broke that refocused attention on UFC fighter pay.

Overview

  • Danny Silva stopped Kurtis Campbell by KO/TKO 31 seconds into the second round on the UFC London main card at The O2.
  • Kurtis Campbell entered 8-0 in his UFC debut after earning a contract on Dana White’s Contender Series and was a sizable betting favorite.
  • The result hands Campbell the first loss of his professional career and moves Silva to 11-2 overall and 3-1 in the UFC.
  • The bout aired live on Paramount+ from London, England, heightening visibility for the upset finish.
  • In his post-fight interview, Silva said he was broke, drawing fan criticism of UFC compensation, and he vowed to pursue a rematch with Kevin Vallejos.