Chris Weidman News
Chris Weidman not focused on potential retirement ahead of UFC 309 return: "I still feel great!"
Josh Evanoff - November 6, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman has no plans for retirement. The 40-year-old hasn’t been seen in the cage since a controversial clash with Bruno Silva in March. That bout was just the second for Chris Weidman, since shattering his leg against Uriah Hall in 2021. While his fight with Silva saw the former champion commit many, many fouls, he still escaped with a technical decision victory.
Chris Weidman reacts after recent opponent Bruno Silva receives suspension for violating the UFC's anti-doping policy
Chris Taylor - August 10, 2024
Chris Weidman is reacting after his most recent opponent Bruno Silva received a six-month suspension for violating the UFC anti-doping policy. Weidman (16-7 MMA) and Silva (23-11 MMA) collided on the main card of March’s UFC event in Atlantic City. The contest resulted in a controversial technical decision win for Chris Weidman.
Former middleweight champion Chris Weidman booked for return at UFC 309 in New York
Susan Cox - August 7, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman is booked to return to the cage at UFC 309 in New York. UFC 309 will take place on Saturday, November 14th at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Chris Weidman reveals Kevin Holland called him out for a fight during recent Las Vegas run-in
Curtis Calhoun - July 16, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman shared a hilarious story about running into Kevin Holland to talk about a possible fight. Weidman, who hasn’t fought since a controversial win over Bruno Silva in Atlantic City earlier this year, is pushing forward towards a return to the cage. After a long road back to the Octagon recovering from multiple leg surgeries, he’s looking to make the most of this latest chapter.
Chris Weidman compares Alex Pereira’s wrestling “deficiency” to Ben Askren’s striking
Cole Shelton - April 23, 2024
Chris Weidman thinks there is a major hole in Alex Pereira’s game, and he’s comparing it to Ben Askren’s striking. Pereira is coming off the first defense of his light heavyweight title as he scored a first-round knockout win over Jamahal Hill in the main event of UFC 300. Pereira hasn’t even been in the UFC for three full years and already has won titles in two different weight classes.
Chris Weidman interested in facing Sean Strickland after recent win: "I'd like to test myself"
Josh Evanoff - April 22, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman is down to face Sean Strickland next. ‘The All-American’ returned to the octagon late last month in Atlantic City against Bruno Silva. Chris Weidman entered the bout, admittedly on the verge of retirement. With a loss, the former UFC champion would’ve retired in the cage. Instead, Weidman picked up a controversial unanimous decision victory over the Brazilian.
Chris Weidman reacts to coach's remarks about a potential Bruno Silva rematch after UFC Atlantic City
Curtis Calhoun - April 3, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman has responded to coach Ray Longo’s recent remarks about a potential run-back with Bruno Silva. Weidman originally defeated Silva by TKO at UFC Atlantic City last Saturday. But, upon replay review, the New Jersey State Athletic Commission overturned it to a technical decision win after Weidman appeared to poke Silva’s eye in the finishing sequence.
Chris Weidman reveals he would've retired had Bruno Silva beat him at UFC Atlantic City: "I was gonna put my gloves down"
Cole Shelton - April 3, 2024
Chris Weidman says he would have retired from MMA had he lost to Bruno Silva at UFC Atlantic City. Weidman was coming off a decision loss to Brad Tavares last August in his first fight back since broke his leg. After his last fight, Dana White said he wanted to see the former middleweight champion retire. However, Weidman got one more fight against Silva, and on fight week, he shot down retirement rumors as he said he felt good.
Chris Weidman's head coach welcomes a Bruno Silva rematch after UFC Atlantic City controversy
Curtis Calhoun - April 2, 2024
Chris Weidman’s longtime coach feels an immediate rematch with Bruno Silva is a realistic option after their controversial UFC Atlantic City fight. Weidman’s first UFC win in nearly four years didn’t come without controversy last Saturday. After two decisive rounds in Weidman’s favor, the former middleweight titleholder poked Silva in the eye in Round 3 before finishing the fight with ground-and-pound.
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.
Pros react after Chris Weidman defeats Bruno Silva at UFC Atlantic City
Chris Taylor - March 30, 2024
Tonight’s UFC Atlantic City main card featured an intriguing middleweight matchup between Chris Weidman and Bruno Silva. Weidman (16-7 MMA) was looking to snap a two-fight losing skid when he took to the Octagon this evening in New Jersey. The ‘All American’ had most previously competed in August of last year at UFC 292, where he lost a unanimous 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.
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 admits upcoming fight with Bruno Silva at UFC Atlantic City could be his last: “It might be”
Harry Kettle - January 11, 2024
UFC veteran Chris Weidman has admitted that his upcoming fight against Bruno Silva could well be his last. At the age of 39, Chris Weidman has done it all in mixed martial arts, with his headline-making moment being his dramatic title win over Anderson Silva all those years ago. Now, in the present day, the landscape looks a bit different.
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.