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Netflix, Jake Paul Couldnāt Afford Chris Weidman Vs. Anderson Silva Trilogy Fight
TL;DR
A trilogy fight between Chris Weidman and Anderson Silva was nearly arranged, but Jake Paul's team did not make a formal offer. Fans are disappointed as both fighters have a storied history in the UFC.
Key points
- Chris Weidman and Anderson Silva have a storied rivalry.
- Jake Paul's team did not make a formal offer for the trilogy fight.
- The fight was nearly scheduled for a Netflix event.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 07: Chris Weidman walks to the Octagon in a 195-pound catchweight bout during the UFC 310 event at T-Mobile Arena on December 07, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
The mixed martial arts (MMA) world nearly got a trilogy fight between former UFC champions Chris Weidman and Anderson Silva, but Jake Paulās team never came through with an offer.
Fight fans have long wondered how a third fight between Weidman and Silva might play out. Weidman is already 2-0 against āSpiderā under the bright lights of the Octagon, but many considered his first victory a lucky punch and the second fight ended with a nasty leg break. That was over 12 years ago, but fight fans would still love the chance to see the two legends square off one more time.
Little did we know that a trilogy fight between Weidman and Silva was nearly booked for next monthās Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano fight card on Netflix. Weidman was contacted about the possibility of fighting Silva in a third MMA bout, but Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) never responded with an official offer. Maybe they were scared off by Weidmanās financial needs.
āThey did [reach out],ā Weidman told MMA Fighting. āMy manager hit me up. They were curious if I had any interest in doing MMA against Anderson and I told my manager yeah but that has to be even way more money.
āTo get through a training camp and everything. We asked for as much money as possible and then I havenāt heard anything back.ā
Weidman, 41, hasnāt competed in MMA since a TKO loss to Eryk Anders back in 2024 (his last fight for UFC). The former UFC middleweight champion was briefly for Global Fight League (GFL), but .
Q&A
Why was the Chris Weidman vs. Anderson Silva trilogy fight not booked?
The fight was not booked because Jake Paul's team, representing Most Valuable Promotions, never made a formal offer to Chris Weidman.
What is the history between Chris Weidman and Anderson Silva?
Chris Weidman is 2-0 against Anderson Silva in their previous UFC encounters, with the first fight considered a lucky punch and the second ending in a severe leg injury for Silva.
When was the potential fight between Weidman and Silva supposed to take place?
The potential trilogy fight was nearly scheduled for next month's Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano fight card on Netflix.