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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.

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New Jersey State Athletic Commission shoots down appeal from Bruno Silva, upholds Chris Weidman’s victory

Susan Cox - June 10, 2024

The New Jersey State Athletic Commission has shot down an appeal from Bruno Silva and upheld Chris Weidman’s victory. Bruno Silva (23-11 MMA) fought Chris Weidman (16-7 MMA) in a middleweight bout this past March. The result was a technical decision victory for Weidman at 2:18 of Round 3.

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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.

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Sean Strickland

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.

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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.

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Daniel Cormier weighs in on Chris Weidman’s controversial victory over Bruno Silva: “It felt like a soccer player when they get fouled”

Harry Kettle - April 3, 2024

UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has given his thoughts on Chris Weidman’s controversial win over Bruno Silva. Last weekend, Chris Weidman defeated Bruno Silva via technical decision. It was initially ruled a stoppage win, only for the result to be changed as a result of Silva suffering from repeated eye pokes.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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UFC

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.

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UFC

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.

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Chris Weidman

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.

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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.

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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.

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Chris Weidman

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’.