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Chris Weidman has expressed confidence in his ability to challenge Israel Adesanya after his comeback fight, saying that fans will believe in him once again

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 … Continue reading Chris Weidman has expressed confidence in his ability to challenge Israel Adesanya after his comeback fight, saying that fans will believe in him once again

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UFC fighter Chris Weidman intends to commence his return after a 2-year injury layoff with the most challenging leg kick of his career

Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman is preparing to make his comeback to the sport after more than two years of recovery and rehabilitation following a devastating leg break in his last fight. Weidman is set to fight Brad Tavares at UFC 292 on August 19, and he is not shying away from the worst-case scenario. In fact, Weidman plans to throw the hardest leg … Continue reading UFC fighter Chris Weidman intends to commence his return after a 2-year injury layoff with the most challenging leg kick of his career

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Professional MMA fighters pay tribute to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives on Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a solemn occasion of remembrance and respect for fallen American service members. For many MMA veterans, this day is deeply personal due to either their own or their family members’ military service, while others choose to simply honor the sacrifice made by those who gave their lives for their country. In honor of Memorial Day, former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman, ex-heavyweight … Continue reading Professional MMA fighters pay tribute to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives on Memorial Day

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UFC Kansas City witnesses Zak Cummings and Ed Herman retirements, prompting emotional responses from professionals

Zak Cummings and Ed Herman, long-time veterans of the MMA world, have earned a significant amount of respect due to the years of experience they have acquired. Evidence of this respect was on full display on Saturday when both fighters announced their retirement from the sport following a grueling three-round battle at UFC Kansas City. Though Cummings earned a unanimous decision, both men laid their … Continue reading UFC Kansas City witnesses Zak Cummings and Ed Herman retirements, prompting emotional responses from professionals

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Chris Weidman struggled to hold back tears after his grappling match, which marked his first competition since suffering a gruesome broken leg in a UFC fight last year

Chris Weidman returned to competition for the first time since his gruesome broken leg in April 2021, taking part in a grappling match against Owen Livesey at Polaris 23. Although Weidman lost the decision, he was emotional after the match, saying that the most important thing was being able to compete again. He thanked his supporters and even the haters for motivating him to prove … Continue reading Chris Weidman struggled to hold back tears after his grappling match, which marked his first competition since suffering a gruesome broken leg in a UFC fight last year

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Meanwhile… Jon ‘Bones’ Jones trolls Chris Wiedman

Erstwhile middleweight champ Chris Weidman has opened up on his transition to 205-pounds, but he’s got his attention on light heavyweight top dog Jon Jones. Reactions have trailed Weidman’s announcement to move up a weight class, with a fan taking to Social media expressing what seems like a fun and hype of some sort of the yet-to-be-scheduled fight between Jon Jones and the former middleweight … Continue reading Meanwhile… Jon ‘Bones’ Jones trolls Chris Wiedman

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Chris Weidman migrates to 205lbs division

Chris Weidman, one of UFC’s former middleweight champion, is going up a weight class by the next time we get to see him compete. ESPN.com’s Ariel Helwani indicated that Weidman will move up to 205lbs for his next bout. Weidman made this known to the lightweight division himself, also indicating plans to return to Octagon this fall. Weidman (14-4) was seen as recent as last … Continue reading Chris Weidman migrates to 205lbs division

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