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Canelo Alvarez Defeats Mbilli via Unanimous Decision

Canelo Alvarez wins 12-round bout against Christian Mbilli in Riyadh.

New York Editorial News Desk October 31, 2026 1 min read

The Brief

  • Canelo Alvarez (64-3-2) defeated Christian Mbilli (29-1-1) by unanimous decision.
  • Fight took place at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh on October 31.
  • Result: 115-112, 116-111, 117-110 in favor of Alvarez.

Canelo Alvarez and Christian Mbilli faced off in a 12-round main event at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh on October 31. The bout was broadcast live on DAZN pay-per-view.

Alvarez, with a record of 64-3-2, faced Mbilli, who entered the fight with a record of 29-1-1. The fight was scored by MMA Fighting, which awarded the victory to Alvarez by unanimous decision.

The official result of the fight was 115-112, 116-111, and 117-110 in favor of Alvarez. MMA Fighting’s scoring reflected a close contest, with Alvarez edging out Mbilli in most rounds.

In the first round, Alvarez showed strong defensive skills, countering Mbilli’s jabs and avoiding body shots. Mbilli landed a left to the body, but the referee warned him about a potential low blow. MMA Fighting scored the round 10-9 in favor of Alvarez.

Throughout the fight, Mbilli pressed forward with aggressive body work, but Alvarez maintained control with precise jabs and counterattacks. In the fifth round, Mbilli landed a right to the back of Alvarez’s head, earning a point from the referee.

By the final round, Alvarez had secured a decisive lead, with MMA Fighting scoring the 12th round 10-9 in his favor. The overall score was 115-112, 116-111, and 117-110, confirming Alvarez’s victory by unanimous decision.

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