Overview
- Weidman says he tore his bicep tendon throwing a left hook in the first minute of a sparring round and could not train through the pain.
- He attempted rest and resumed light work but ultimately had surgery after doctors determined the tendon was about 95% torn.
- The Silva trilogy was slated for Dec. 19 on the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua card in Miami.
- With Weidman out, Silva will box former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley under the Most Valuable Promotions banner.
- Weidman, who last fought in a TKO loss at UFC 310, hopes to revisit a bout with Silva once he recovers.