Friday night’s Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua main card at the Kaseya Center in Miami features Anderson Silva vs. Tyron Woodley in a six‑round cruiserweight fight, streaming globally on Netflix.
The matchup gives both men a high‑profile chance to adjust the narrative on their late‑career boxing runs and grab bragging rights on a massive Netflix stage.
Below, we'll break down our Anderson Silva vs. Tyron Woodley prediction and expert pick for tonight's fight below, including PrizePicks boxing picks and key stats for this high-level showdown between two legends in combat sports.
Silva, the former long‑reigning UFC middleweight champion, looks to extend his legacy with his timing and boxing craft, while Woodley tries to finally score his first win in the ring against one of MMA’s most decorated strikers.
However, Woodley is a significant underdog, with a 2.7x projected payout if he wins, win per PrizePicks Team Picks payouts — where you can pick fight winners and earn money if your fight predictions are right, now available in California, Florida, and 20 more states.
Let's break down the Anderson Silva vs. Tyron Woodley fight tonight, including who could win and why.
Anderson Silva vs. Tyron Woodley Prediction, Preview
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Anderson Silva (34‑11 MMA, 3‑2 Boxing) brings one of MMA’s greatest résumés into the ring and has remained active since transitioning to boxing in 2021.
His recent run includes a win over former WBC middleweight champion Julio César Chávez Jr., a knockout of Tito Ortiz, a decision loss to Jake Paul, and a draw against longtime rival Chael Sonnen.
Earlier in his boxing run, Silva relied on sharp counters and clean combinations rather than volume pressure, outboxing Chávez Jr. and finishing Ortiz quickly.
On the other side, Tyron Woodley (19-7-1 MMA, 0-2 Boxing) is looking to shock the world and prove he belongs in the boxing ring against a legendary striker. Woodley built his name on explosive bursts of power, strong cage control, and wrestling that made him a dangerous champion in the UFC welterweight division.
At 0‑2 in boxing with two losses to Jake Paul, Woodley profiles as the live underdog looking to land one big right hand and flip the script on a bigger, longer technician.
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Anderson Silva vs. Tyron Woodley Fight: How Each Can Win
Silva remains one of the most efficient strikers of his era, and in boxing that shows through his footwork, distance control, and counter‑punching. His crisp footwork, sharp combinations, and devastating counter-striking make him an immediate threat to anyone who engages with him at distance.
Silva’s danger comes from his accuracy and timing; he wastes little motion, sets traps off the jab, and punishes opponents who overreach with clean counters. If he can establish his jab early and control the pace with his superior speed and experience, he has the tools to neutralize Woodley's aggression in ways few have managed to do.
However, Woodley brings genuine power in his right hand and the ability to close distance quickly, even if his recent fights have featured long stretches of low output. His relentless forward pressure and heavy hands have caught elite opponents off guard time and again in combat sports.
At this stage, Woodley is more of a one‑shot threat than a combination puncher, relying on his overhand right to change a fight with a single clean connection. Once he establishes his rhythm and closes the distance, his output and pace can completely overwhelm an opponent's defense.
Woodley’s bursts will create some tense moments, but Silva’s cleaner boxing, length, and experience in longer striking battles should allow him to dictate tempo over six rounds.
Silva controls the ring with precision and movement, while Woodley hunts the knockout through relentless pressure and volume striking.
Anderson Silva vs. Tyron Woodley Start Time, How to Watch
Date: Friday, December 19, 2025
Time: Main Card – 8 p.m. ET | Silva vs. Woodley Start Time – 9:00 p.m. ET (estimate)
Location: Kaseya Center, Miami, FL
TV: Netflix
Anderson Silva Boxing Record, Stats
Boxing Record: 34-11 MMA, 3-2 Boxing
Last 5 Fights: 2-1-2
Height: 6’2"
Reach: 78”
Last Fight: Draw vs. Chael Sonnen
Knockouts: 24 (2 KO in Boxing)
Tyron Woodley Boxing Record, Stats
Boxing Record: 19-7-1 MMA, 0-2 Boxing
Last 5 Fights: 0-2 Boxing, 0-3 MMA
Height: 5’9"
Reach: 74”
Last Fight: Loss vs. Jake Paul
Knockouts: 7
Anderson Silva vs. Tyron Woodley Prediction, Expert Pick
Here is our expert prediction and pick for Silva vs. Woodley. All picks are available via PrizePicks Team Picks.
- Silva holds a significant 5-inch height and 4-inch reach advantage (78" vs. 74").
- Woodley is 0‑2 as a boxer with back‑to‑back losses to Jake Paul, while Silva owns a win over former WBC middleweight champion Julio César Chávez Jr. on his 3‑2 boxing record.
- Woodley suffers from the "Frozen One" syndrome — low output and a reliance on a single overhand right — plays into Silva’s strengths as a rangy counter‑puncher with superior head movement and defense
- Over six rounds, Silva’s volume, length, and shot selection could allow him to outwork Woodley and bank rounds while staying safe from the lone fight‑changing right hand.
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Silva vs. Woodley will be broadcast live on Netflix from the Kaseya Center, Miami, Fla., this Friday, December 19, estimated to start around 9 p.m. ET.
This featured bout pits two legends in combat sports as former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva looks to keep his momentum going in boxing when he takes on the former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley, who’s searching for his first win inside the squared circle.
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