A trilogy fight between former UFC Middleweight champions Chris Weidman and Anderson Silva has been confirmed by a source who spoke with Weidman last week. The upcoming bout is set to take place under boxing rules, marking a departure from their prior MMA encounters in the Octagon.
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The two are set to meet again, this time inside a boxing ring. Details such as the date, weight class, and number of rounds have yet to be announced. The boxing format suggests a focus solely on striking skills without the grappling and ground game elements that defined their UFC bouts.