Katie Taylor vs. Flora Pili LIVE round-by-round updates

By admin — In News — September 5, 2026

   ​Dublin , Ireland – 4 September 2026; Katie Taylor, left, and Flora Pili face-off in the company of Matchroom Boxing CEO Frank Smith during the ceremonial weigh-ins, held at Trinity College in Dublin, ahead of their undisputed super lightweight championship fight on September 5th at Croke Park in Dublin. (Photo By Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile via Getty Images) | Sportsfile via Getty Images MMA Fighting has Katie Taylor vs. Flora Pili live round-by-round updates for one of the most anticipated boxing fights of the year at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland, on Saturday afternoon.The main event is expected to begin around 5 p.m. on DAZN pay-per-videw. Check out our Taylor vs. Pili results page to find out what happened on the undercard.Katie Taylor (25-1) has reeled off three straight wins since her lone career loss. She is looking to leave the sport with her third undisputed title in her legendary career.Flora Pili (12-0) has yet to taste defeat in her career. Pili defeated Jelena Janicijevic via majority decision to win the IBO super lightweight title in her last outing this past December.Check out the Taylor vs. Pili round-by-round live blog below.The main event is up next.But first… a performance from Westlife!Pretty sweet promo package featuring Barry Keoghan, and we’re moments away from walkouts.And by moments away, I mean we have a gorgeous performance of Grace and then anthems.Out first, the undisputed challenger, Flora Pili.And now, Katie Taylor. Absolute chills. Just incredible work to honor the boxing legend throughout the card, and now it’s her moment.David Irving is your referee for the main event.Round 1: Taylor immediately takes the center of the ring and she’s stalking Pili. Taylor works her way in with the jab and lands a solid right hook. That ring is getting small for the challenger. Taylor steps in with another quick combo. Pili looking to counter, but she’s having trouble landing clean. Taylor jabs the body and she comfortably takes the opening round.MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Taylor.Round 2:Taylor corners Pili seconds into the round. Definitely feels like Pili is a tad intimidated in there, though she works her way out. Now it’s Taylor circling. She closes the distance and lands a four-punch combination. Not much to score from Pili so far. Quick right by Taylor. She lands and makes Pili miss. Right hook by Taylor. Cruising through two.MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Taylor. Overall, 20-18 Taylor.Round 3:Pili has no answers for Taylor’s jab. The champion lands another right hook. Not much action in this round, but Taylor continuing to snipe away. Pili flurries, but Taylor quick to tie her up and put a stop to that. Taylor wins an uneventful round.MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Taylor. Overall, 30-27 Taylor.Round 4:Pili looking more aggressive here, but a Taylor combo immediately gives her pause. Two big punches by Taylor, but Pili with good defense. Taylor keeps up the pressure and another combo conne  

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