Chris Weidman News
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.
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.
Daniel Cormier praises 'savage' Chris Weidman despite UFC 292 defeat: "He could have quit"
Josh Evanoff - August 23, 2023
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier couldn’t be more impressed by Chris Weidman’s toughness. The former middleweight champion returned to the cage over the weekend at UFC 292. The bout was Chris Weidman’s first in over two years, having snapped his leg in his rematch with Uriah Hall in 2021. After years on the shelf, and over 20 surgeries, he made the walk on Saturday to face Brad Tavares.
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.
Pros react after Brad Tavares defeats Chris Weidman at UFC 292
Chris Taylor - August 19, 2023
A middleweight bout between Chris Weidman and Brad Tavares served as the featured prelim of tonight’s UFC 292 event. Weidman (15-7 MMA) was 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 had gone 2-6 over his previous eight fights, with his lone wins in the stretch coming against Kelvin Gastelum and Omari Akhmedov.
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.
Ray Longo reveals his biggest fear for Chris Weidman ahead of UFC 292 return
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 15, 2023
Renowned coach Ray Longo has a big concern for Chris Weidman ahead of UFC 292. Weidman is set to make the walk to the Octagon for the first time since April 2021. At UFC 261, the “All-American” suffered a grotesque leg break just seconds into his bout with Uriah Hall. Weidman ended up having to undergo two surgeries, as the fracture wasn’t healing properly. The good news for the former UFC Middleweight Champion is that his leg has now healed and he is set to fight Brad Tavares this Saturday night (August 19).
Chris Weidman explains why he plans to throw "the hardest leg kick of my life" immediately in return fight at UFC 292
Cole Shelton - June 7, 2023
Chris Weidman won’t be shying away from throwing a leg kick at UFC 292. Weidman is set to return to make his highly-anticipated return after breaking his leg as he will face Brad Tavares at UFC 292 in Boston. The fight comes over two years after he suffered a horrific injury after throwing a leg kick against Uriah Hall at UFC 261. Since then, he has been rehabbing his leg which has taken longer than expected.
Chris Weidman set to make highly-anticipated return from injury at UFC 292 against Brad Tavares
Cole Shelton - June 5, 2023
Chris Weidman will make the walk to the Octagon again. Weidman last fought at UFC 261 in April 2021 against Uriah Hall. Sadly, just 17 seconds into the fight, the former UFC middleweight champion threw a leg kick that Hall checked and it broke his leg which forced him to need multiple surgeries.
Chris Weidman shares advice to Israel Adesanya on facing criticism from the media: "You have to answer all those questions"
Lewis Simpson - April 4, 2023
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman shares some friendly advice to Israel Adesanya as he prepares to reclaim the title he lost in November last year. This Saturday, at UFC 287, in Miami, Florida, Adesanya will look to avenge his first middleweight loss in MMA against a longtime foe, Alex Pereira. Pereira snatched Adesanya’s middleweight crown in the fifth round of their third combat sports encounter at UFC 281 in Maddison Square Garden.
Chris Weidman aiming for International Fight Week return two years after brutal leg break: "I just want to defy the odds"
Josh Evanoff - March 29, 2023
Nearly two years on from his devastating leg injury, Chris Weidman is closing in on a return. The former UFC middleweight champion has been out of action since his fight with Uriah Hall in April 2021. While many didn’t know it, the bout was actually a rematch, with Weidman winning by knockout in their fight a decade earlier. Sadly, the second fight went much differently.
Chris Weidman plans one more title run upon UFC return: “I’m not coming back to be a B-rated fighter or a gatekeeper”
Harry Kettle - February 7, 2023
Chris Weidman has made it clear that he wants to pursue another UFC middleweight title run upon returning. Between 2013 and 2015, Chris Weidman held the UFC middleweight championship and successfully defended it three times. However, after losing the belt to Luke Rockhold, Weidman has been on a terrible run of form that has seen him win just twice in the space of seven years.
Chris Weidman reflects on road to recovery after suffering leg break against Uriah Hall: "I don't even think about quitting"
Josh Evanoff - February 6, 2023
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman has been through a lot over the last two years. At UFC 261 in April 2021, the former titleholder faced Uriah Hall. Sadly, just seconds into the contest, ‘Prime Time’ checked a kick that broke Weidman’s leg. As a result, the fight was called off, and Hall became the first fighter in promotional history to win without throwing a strike.