Overview
- Most Valuable Promotions moved quickly to book Tyron Woodley to box Anderson Silva on Dec. 19 in Miami after Weidman withdrew.
- Weidman said the tendon injury occurred during sparring and left him unable to lift his arm for defense despite rest attempts.
- He confirmed on Instagram that the tear was near complete and that he has since undergone surgery to repair the damage.
- The planned boxing match would have been Weidman’s first competition since a TKO loss at UFC 310 and a short-lived GFL stint.
- Weidman said he enjoyed the transition to boxing and hopes the Silva matchup can be rescheduled once he is healthy.