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Chris Weidman Exits Silva Boxing Trilogy After Bicep Tear as Tyron Woodley Replaces Him on Dec. 19 Miami Card

Weidman describes a 95% bicep tendon tear from a left hook that required surgery, with hopes to revisit the Silva bout after recovery.

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.