Chris Weidman is setting his sights on reclaiming his title as UFC middleweight champion, a decade after causing a major upset by defeating Anderson Silva with a knockout to end his six-year title reign. While he has lost six of his past eight fights (including a severe injury stoppage due to a broken leg in April 2021), the former champion remains optimistic about regaining his status as a contender.

Weidman is expected to make his comeback on August 19th at UFC 292 in Boston, where he will face Brad Tavares. If successful, Weidman believes he will be viewed as a serious threat to the current middleweight titleholder Israel Adesanya.

While he is keeping his ultimate aspirations in check and focusing on the present, Weidman has endured a long road to recovery that included two surgeries and months of rehab. The setbacks he faced in his previous fights only made it harder for the former champion to remain relevant, but Weidman still believes in his skills and is committed to proving his worth in the ring.

Despite his keen desire to reclaim his title and return to the spotlight, Weidman is also keeping things in perspective. He acknowledges that fame is fleeting, and the end goal is ultimately the same for everyone, regardless of their successes and failures. However, he remains excited to make the most of the remainder of his career and is determined to enjoy every moment of it.