Anderson Silva will have a rematch against his biggest UFC tormentor; find out the details

Anderson Silva is considered one of the greatest UFC fighters of all time. Photo: Reproduction / Twitter UFC_Brasil

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Anderson Silva will have the chance to avenge himself against the biggest tormentor of his career. The Spider will face Chris Weidman for the third time, but this time in a boxing match, scheduled for November 14th in Miami, on the same card as Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis, broadcast on Netflix.

The CEO of Most Valuable Promotions, responsible for the event, revealed to ESPN that the initiative to hold the fight came from Anderson Silva and his team. According to Nakisa Bidarian, the Brazilian showed immediate interest in participating in the event after the announcement of the fight between Jake Paul and Gervonta Davis, highlighting that he wanted to face Chris Weidman in a professional fight.

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“Anderson and his team contacted me immediately after the announcement of the Jake Paul vs. Davis fight , saying they wanted to be part of the event and that he wanted to face Chris Weidman . When it became clear that both wanted this, and wanted it to be a professional fight, MVP got 100% involved. Given their history, it was a great opportunity to reach a wider generational audience and increase the event's appeal in Brazil,” said Nakisa Bidarian.

Anderson Silva vs. Chris Weidman Rivalry

A. Silva (left) in a knockout suffered by C. Weidman (right), in 2013. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @chrisweidman

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After years of reigning in the UFC's middleweight division (up to 83,9 kg), Anderson Silva was paired with Chris Weidman for a fight that seemed like a mere formality for the Brazilian. However, the American managed a knockout that ended the Spider's undefeated streak of 16 wins in the UFC.

In the immediate rematch at UFC 168, Weidman won again, this time after Anderson Silva fractured his shin while kicking, and the blow was blocked by the American.

Twelve years later, the old rivals will face each other again in a six-round professional boxing match in the under-93 kg category.

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