An exciting UFC light heavyweight bout between Chris Weidman and Dominick Reyes has been announced to headline UFC Boston. ESPN’s Brett Bokamoto broke the news Tuesday night. Weidman will move up from middleweight to make his light heavyweight debut on the Boston card.

Shipping up to Boston and a new division (via @bokamotoESPN) pic.twitter.com/OAThNbguCG

— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) July 23, 2019

And it didn’t take long after the fight announcement, for the two to start trading blows on social media.

I agree and I want Jones, but if they want me to take Weidmans head to prove I am the one, I'd be more than happy! #proveit #devastator

— Dominick Reyes (@DomReyes) July 23, 2019

Did you forget you had a controversial split decision win your last fight? You think u would deserve a title shot ? And about taking my head I look forward to making you humble. https://t.co/GHva7RY2Z9

— Chris Weidman (@chrisweidman) July 23, 2019

Did you forget your last 4 at middleweight!? Controversial or not a win is a win. In fact, It gave YOU this opportunity so I'll just have my best performance against you (ex-champion). Then there will be no debate I am The 1. Don't confuse confidence with arrogance Chris. #mytime https://t.co/gkyzQecJkC

— Dominick Reyes (@DomReyes) July 23, 2019

I have more UFC world title belts then you have UfC finishes. See you in Boston, Devastator. https://t.co/sLSYgznYHy

— Chris Weidman (@chrisweidman) July 23, 2019

After trading blows briefly, the back and forth ended with Reyes showing respect towards Weidman.

Very true! You've had your time, and It's gonna be an honor competing against you. Have a great camp, I'll see you in Boston! #passingthetorch #ufcboston https://t.co/kF1erSDI3L

— Dominick Reyes (@DomReyes) July 23, 2019

The former UFC middleweight champion Weidman, lost four of his last five fights in the 185lbs division, albeit to four of the very best middleweights on the planet. In his last outing to the Octagon, ‘All-American’ lost to ‘Jacare’ Souza via a third round knockout, in the Fight of the Night at UFC 230.

Reyes is unbeaten, having amassed a 11-0 record. Five of those wins have come in the UFC, the last three of which were against Jared Cannonier, Ovince Saint Preux and Volkan Oezdemir.

UFC Boston goes down on October 18th, at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.

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