England's Smith outpoints Puello by split decision
Sheffield's Dalton Smith retained his WBC light-welterweight title after winning a thrilling contest against the Dominican Republic's Alberto Puello at the Utilita Arena on a split decision.
Dalton Smith: What Happened
ESPN reported on Saturday, October 24, 2026 in a story involving Dalton Smith, Alberto Puello, Dominican Republic. Here is how the report opens:
Sheffield's Dalton Smith retained his WBC light-welterweight title after winning a thrilling contest against the Dominican Republic's Alberto Puello at the Utilita Arena on a split decision.
It is one of many UFC & Boxing stories we are following today, and 2 outlets are covering it. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on Ultimate Fighting Championship and what to watch next.
Key Takeaways
- The story: England's Smith outpoints Puello by split decision
- Who’s involved: Dalton Smith, Alberto Puello, Dominican Republic and Utilita Arena
- League: UFC & Boxing
- First reported: Saturday, October 24, 2026 by ESPN
- Coverage: 2 outlets are covering it: ESPN and BBC Sport
How Other Outlets Are Covering It
The same UFC story, as reported by another outlet:
- Britain's Smith retains title in split-decision win over PuelloBBC Sport Britain's Dalton Smith defends his WBC light-welterweight world title with a split-decision victory over Alberto Puello in a triumphant homecoming in Sheffield.
- Smith v Puello world title fight predictionsBBC Sport Figures from the boxing world give their predictions for Saturday's light-welterweight title fight between WBC champion Dalton Smith and Alberto Puello.
Background: Ultimate Fighting Championship
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion company based in the Las Vegas, Nevada, area. It is owned and operated by TKO Group Holdings, itself a majority owned subsidiary of the WME Group. The largest MMA promotion in the world, the UFC has over 578 fighters contracted that fight across 11 weight divisions (eight men's and three women's). The organization produces events worldwide and abides by the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts.
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What’s Next for Dalton Smith
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened with Dalton Smith?
Sheffield's Dalton Smith retained his WBC light-welterweight title after winning a thrilling contest against the Dominican Republic's Alberto Puello at the Utilita Arena on a split decision. ESPN reported the story on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Who reported this UFC story?
ESPN first reported it on Saturday, October 24, 2026. BBC Sport also covered it. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related UFC & Boxing news.
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