Chris Weidman News
John McCarthy explains how the commission “did the right thing” by giving Chris Weidman a technical decision win at UFC Atlantic City
Harry Kettle - April 2, 2024
Former MMA referee John McCarthy has explained why he believes the commission did the right thing by changing Chris Weidman’s victory to a technical decision. Last weekend, Chris Weidman defeated Bruno Silva. It was initially ruled as a stoppage win for Chris, however, it was eventually changed to a technical decision. In the immediate aftermath, there was a lot of controversy surrounding reported eye pokes that were committed by Weidman.
Bruno Silva plans to appeal his controversial loss to Chris Weidman at UFC Atlantic City
Harry Kettle - April 1, 2024
UFC fighter Bruno Silva plans to appeal against his controversial loss at the hands of Chris Weidman last weekend. On Saturday night, Bruno Silva went head to head with Chris Weidman. The former UFC champion managed to get back in the win column with a stoppage finish that was eventually changed to a technical decision. However, there was plenty of controversy surrounding the contest.
Chris Weidman shares advice for Conor McGregor on UFC comeback following leg break: "There is a psychological effect"
Fernando Quiles - March 31, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman has some sound advice for Conor McGregor. McGregor could certainly learn a thing or two from Weidman when it comes to recovering from a brutal leg break. Weidman was on the receiving end of a gnarly leg snap when he shared the Octagon with Uriah Hall back in April 2021. Just three months later, McGregor ended up fracturing his tibia and fibula against Dustin Poirier in their trilogy bout. While Weidman has had two fights since his injury, including a recent controversial win over Bruno Silva, McGregor hasn’t been seen inside the Octagon since July 2021.
Chris Weidman won't retire just yet following controversial UFC Atlantic City win: "I still think I have a lot of potential"
Fernando Quiles - March 31, 2024
Chris Weidman isn’t planning on hanging up his gloves just yet. Weidman was seen in action this past Saturday night against Bruno Silva on the main card of UFC Atlantic City. The bout was marred in controversy, as Weidman landed several eye pokes, including one that led to his TKO victory in the second round. Referee Gary Copeland came under fire for how he officiated the fight, and Silva was none too pleased with him as well.
UFC Atlantic City Results: Chris Weidman TKO's Bruno Silva (Video)
Chris Taylor - March 30, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Atlantic City results, including the main card middleweight bout between Chris Weidman and Bruno Silva. Weidman (15-7 MMA) will be looking to snap a two-fight losing skid when he takes to the Octagon this evening. The ‘All American’ was most previously seen in action last August at UFC 292, where he dropped a decision to Brad Tavares. Prior to that, the 39-year-old had suffered a broken leg in his bout against Uriah Hall at UFC 261.
Chris Weidman shows interest in a third fight with Anderson Silva outside the UFC: "Can he get some revenge?"
Josh Evanoff - March 29, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman is down for a boxing match against Anderson Silva. The former titleholder is set to return to the cage this Saturday night, at UFC Atlantic City. There, Chris Weidman will compete in his second fight since breaking his leg in 2021 against Uriah Hall. On Saturday night, he will face Bruno Silva, who enters the bout riding a two-fight losing streak. Heading into fight camp, Weidman was thinking to himself that he could retire with a loss.
Chris Weidman rules out retirement after UFC Atlantic City: "I still have more to offer"
Cole Shelton - March 27, 2024
Chris Weidman plans to continue fighting after UFC Atlantic City. Weidman is set to face Bruno Silva on Saturday at UFC Atlantic City in an intriguing matchup. It’s a crucial fight for the former champ’s career as he enters the fight on a two-fight losing skid, and many thought he would retire following his last loss to Brad Tavares.
Chris Weidman feels like a title contender ahead of UFC Atlantic City return: "I could be the best in the world again"
Josh Evanoff - March 25, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman feels great heading into his return. The former champion has had an absolutely brutal last few years. In April 2021, Chris Weidman was slated to face Uriah Hall in a rematch of their bout on the regional scene that took place over a decade ago. Sadly for the longtime wrestler, the second outing went about as terrible as it possibly could.
Former champion Chris Weidman reportedly booked to return at UFC Atlantic City
Cole Shelton - January 4, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman is reportedly set to return to the Octagon in March at UFC Atlantic City. According to MMA reporter, Laerte Viana, Weidman is booked to return on March 30 at UFC Atlantic City against Bruno Silva. The report indicates the fight has been agreed to but has not officially been signed. The event will take place at the Boardwalk Hall.
Chris Weidman details recovery ahead of release of ESPN documentary: "Setback after setback"
Josh Evanoff - December 15, 2023
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman is happy to finally have his story told in full. The former UFC champion has been out of action since a bout against Brad Tavares in August. For Chris Weidman, that bout ended an over two-year hiatus away from the cage. Famously, he suffered a broken leg in an April 2021 rematch against Uriah Hall. As a result, he was on the sidelines for a long time, dealing with setback after setback. Surgery, after surgery.
Ray Longo hopeful the UFC sets up Chris Weidman with "one last fight that’s fair" so he can go out on a win
Cole Shelton - September 5, 2023
Ray Longo the head coach of Chris Weidman wants to see the former UFC middleweight champion end his career with a win. Weidman returned to the Octagon at UFC 292, this after recovering from the broken leg he suffered in his fight against Uriah Hall. It was a nasty injury that resulted in multiple surgeries and plenty of rehab. In his return, Weidman was booked to take on Brad Tavares. Unfortunately for the ‘All American’, he wound up losing the bout by decision.
Chris Weidman reveals fractured left leg suffered in UFC 292 loss to Brad Tavares
Josh Evanoff - August 30, 2023
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman suffered a broken leg against Brad Tavares this earlier month. The former All-American wrestler made his long-awaited return to the cage at UFC 292. The bout was Chris Weidman’s first in over two years, last suffering a loss to Uriah Hall in April 2021. Infamously, the former champion broke his leg seconds into the bout against ‘Prime Time’.
Matt Brown disagrees with Dana White that Chris Weidman needs to retire following his loss at UFC 292: “Just don’t fight Brad Tavares”
Susan Cox - August 23, 2023
Matt Brown is disagreeing with Dana White that Chris Weidman needs to retire following his recent loss at UFC 292. Last Saturday, August 19th saw Chris Weidman (15-7 MMA) vs. Brad Tavares (29-9 MMA) in a middleweight bout. The outcome was a unanimous decision win for the 35-year-old Tavares.
Michael Bisping sides with Dana White, says Chris Weidman “should probably retire” following latest loss at UFC 292
Susan Cox - August 23, 2023
Michael Bisping is siding with Dana White and saying that Chris Weidman ‘should probably retire’ following his latest loss at UFC 292. Last Saturday night in Boston saw Chris Weidman (15-7 MMA) vs. Brad Tavaras (20-9 MMA) in a middleweight bout. It was to be a unanimous decision loss for ‘The All-American‘.
Chris Weidman hits back at calls for retirement after UFC 292 loss: "I'm not done"
Josh Evanoff - August 21, 2023
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman isn’t quite done yet. The former All-American wrestler made his long-awaited return at UFC 292 on Saturday night. Back opposite Brad Tavares, the fight was Chris Weidman’s first since 2021. At UFC 261 that April, he famously snapped his leg in his rematch against Uriah Hall.
Dana White urges Chris Weidman to retire following loss to Brad Tavares at UFC 292
Fernando Quiles - August 20, 2023
UFC President Dana White would rather not see Chris Weidman return to the Octagon. Weidman competed at UFC 292 after being out of action since 2021 due to a gruesome leg injury. The former UFC Middleweight Champion went one-on-one with Brad Tavares in the featured UFC 292 preliminary bout. While Chris Weidman had his moments, his lead leg took a pounding from the kicks of Tavares. The bout went the distance and Tavares was awarded the unanimous decision win.
UFC 292 Results: Brad Tavares defeats Chris Weidman (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - August 19, 2023
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 292 results, including the featured prelim between Chris Weidman and Brad Tavares. Weidman (15-6 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since suffering a broken leg in his fight with Uriah Hall at UFC 261 in April of 2021. The former middleweight champion has gone 2-6 over his past eight fights, with his lone wins in the stretch coming against Kelvin Gastelum and Omari Akhmedov.
Chris Weidman believes it's "kind of disrespectful" for him to be on the UFC 292 prelims in his return fight
Cole Shelton - August 17, 2023
Chris Weidman is a bit disappointed he is fighting on the UFC 292 prelims. Weidman is set to make his highly-anticipated return to the Octagon after breaking his leg during his fight against Uriah Hall at UFC 261 in April 2021. Since then, he has been rehabbing and had multiple surgeries to return and vowed he would fight again. He’s now set to return at UFC 292 against Brad Tavares but is the prelim headliner which he says is a bit disrespectful.