The two former UFC champions will take to the ring to fight on the Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua undercard on Friday night.
Tyron Woodley and Anderson Silva will finally share a ring not in the UFC, but in professional boxing, in a bout that brings together two former champions who defined different MMA eras.
We will see Woodley, the UFC welterweight king from 2016 to 2019 and Silva, middleweight champion from 2006 to 2013, who is widely viewed as one of the greatest fighters in MMA history.
They never crossed paths in MMA due to weight class differences and timelines, but this matchup bridges that gap in a six-round cruiserweight boxing contest on the undercard of Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua, promoted by Most Valuable Promotions.
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Anderson Silva vs Tyron Woodley Odds
| Result | Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson Silva | 4/9 | Coral |
| Draw | 18/1 | BetMGM |
| Tyron Woodley | 13/5 | SpreadEX |
Last updated on 18/12/2025 at 14:55
Who is favourite to win Anderson Silva vs Tyron Woodley?
Anderson Silva is priced as the 4/9 favourite largely because of his proven comfort in a boxing environment. Even at 50, Silva has shown superior ring IQ, timing and shot selection in his professional boxing bouts, traits that translate far more reliably to scoring rounds than raw power alone.
Tyron Woodley, available at 13/5, still carries knockout threat, but his boxing record is poor with two losses to Jake Paul. While Woodley’s power remains dangerous, his tendency to wait for single, decisive moments often allows rounds to drift away.
Against a composed, experienced striker like Silva, that narrow path to victory explains why the market favours the Brazilian heading into this crossover cruiserweight bout.
When is Anderson Silva vs Tyron Woodley?
The Anderson Silva vs Tyron Woodley fight takes place on Friday, December 19th (US) or Saturday, December 20 (UK) on the undercard of Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua.
The fight is expected to take place at approximately 02:50 in the UK depending on how many rounds the rest of the card takes.
Anderson Silva vs Tyron Woodley Prediction
Anderson Silva looks the more reliable to side with in this cruiserweight clash.
Both men are far removed from their MMA primes, and boxing is a different sport which awards compose, accuracy and ring control.
Anderson Silva seen the more likely of the fighters to dictate tempo, manage distance and pick off shots which should see him outscore Woodley over the scheduled six rounds.
Woodley’s route to victory remains obvious. The former UFC welterweight champion still carries fight-ending power, but his reluctance to let fly have cost him against Jake Paul both fights and makes him vulnerable to losing on points.
Expect Silva to frustrate Woodley with movement, forcing him into long spells of inactivity. Unless Woodley lands something significant early, this fight is likely to go to Silva by points.
