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Chris Weidman Explains Decision to Sign With GFL
By FCF Staff
Following Chris Weidman’s announcement earlier this month that he was ending his run with the UFC, it didn’t take long for the former middleweight champ to find new employment. Weidman has signed … Read More
Chris Weidman Announces End to UFC Run, Leaves Door Open to Future Fights
By FCF Staff
After fighting under the UFC’s banner since 2011, Chris Weidman has announced that he’s hanging up the organization’s gloves. The 40-year-old fighter, however, stopped short of announcing he will not … Read More
Report: Cancelled Eryk Anders – Chris Weidman Fight Likely Landing on UFC 310 Card
By FCF Staff
Following the late cancellation of a Eryk Anders – Chris Weidman fight at UFC 309 last weekend, it’s being reported that match-up is being targeted for UFC 310.
The middleweights … Read More
Chris Weidman Wants “Big Name”, Would “Love” to Fight Sean Strickland
By FCF Staff
After returning to the win column last month at UFC Atlantic City, Chris Weidman is hoping to battle a top-ranked middleweight, and he agrees, Sean Strickland would fit that bill.
Weiman faced Bruno Silva at the March … Read More
Chris Weidman Confirms he Incurred Leg Fracture in UFC Return
By FCF Staff
It was evident at UFC 292 that Chris Weidman had incurred some significant damage to his legs, and the former champ’s has shared an update on his injuries.
Weidman faced Brad Tavares at the recent event, which … Read More
Chris Weidman Plans to Make a “Statement”, After “Disrespectful” Placement on UFC 292 Card
By FCF Staff
Chris Weidman’s first fight since 2021 is scheduled to take place on the prelims of UFC 292 this Saturday, and the former middleweight champ has some issues with that placement.
The 39-year-old is booked to fight Brad … Read More
Report: Chris Weidman to Battle Brad Tavares in UFC Return
By FCF Staff
After being on the sidelines for over two years, former UFC middleweight champ, Chris Weidman, reportedly has his next fight set.
Weidman has not competed since April, 2021, when he broke his leg during a bout with … Read More
Chris Weidman: Tyron Woodley’s Legacy Was “Tarnished” by Jake Paul KO
By FCF Staff
For some time, Tyron Woodley was regarded as one of the greatest welterweights of all time in MMA. But, it sounds like Chris Weidman believes Woodley’s knockout loss to Jake Paul was a big hit to the … Read More
Chris Weidman Suffers Setback in Recovery From Broken Leg
By FCF Staff
Chris Weidman’s road back to the Octagon has incurred a setback, as the former middleweight champ’s reporting he needs to undergo surgery again.
Weidman snapped his leg during a fight with Uriah Hall this past April. Following … Read More
Jon Anik Has “no Doubt” Chris Weidman Will Fight Again, Despite Horrific Injury
By FCF Staff
Although Chris Weidman will be sidelined for months, after snapping his leg at UFC 261, Jon Anik says he has no doubt the former champ will fight again.
Weidman incurred the gruesome injury just moments into his … Read More
Chris Weidman Posts Video Statement, Talks Timeline For Return
By FCF Staff
Although Chris Weidman incurred a gruesome and frightening injury at UFC 261, the former middleweight champ sounded fairly upbeat in a video statement.
The 36-year-old snapped his leg moments into his fight with Uriah Hall on Saturday, … Read More
Chris Weidman’s Wife Reports He’s “Doing Well”, Following Gruesome Injury And Surgery
By FCF Staff
Chris Weidman underwent surgery on Sunday, after snapping his leg at UFC 261, and his wife Marivi’s reporting the former champ’s doing well.
Weidman incurred the horrific injury just moments into his fight with Uriah Hall, who … Read More
Anderson Silva Wishes Chris Weidman a “Speedy Recovery”, Following Gruesome Leg Break
By FCF Staff
Anderson Silva posted a statement, following Chris Weidman’s gruesome leg break at UFC 261, in which he wished his former foe all the best.
Weidman snapped his leg, just moments into his fight with Uriah Hall on … Read More
Chris Weidman: Israel Adesanya – Jan Blachowicz Fight “Reaffirmed” Belief He’s a Bad Matchup For Champ
By FCF Staff
Chris Weidman has reported in the past he thinks he’s a bad matchup for Israel Adesanya. Now, following the latter’s loss to light heavyweight champ, Jan Blachowicz, Weidman sounds even more confident in that belief.
The middleweight … Read More
Report: Chris Weidman – Uriah Hall Bout Moved
By FCF Staff
It’s being reported that a fight between Uriah Hall and Chris Weidman has been moved from UFC 258, on account of the latter testing positive for COVID-19.
The middleweights were scheduled to fight at the February 13th … Read More
Chris Weidman Weighs-in on UFC’s Expected Wave of Roster Cuts
By FCF Staff
Chris Weidman says he’s not overly worried about becoming another of the UFC’s expected, roster cuts. But, the former middleweight champ understands that a loss to Uriah Hall could lead to his release.
The 36-year-old Weidman is … Read More
Chris Weidman Outlines Why he Wants to Fight Khamzat Chimaev
By FCF Staff
Chris Weidman won’t be the next person to face Khamzat Chimaev, but recently the former middleweight champ outlined why he’s interested in facing the rising star.
Chimaev has been making some serious waves in the UFC, after … Read More
Israel Adesanya Fires Back at Chris Weidman: “Get Some Wins First”
By FCF Staff
Chris Weidman has been trying to make the case that he would pose a serious threat to Israel Adesanya’s reign, and recently the UFC’s middleweight champ fired back.
Recently Weidman argued that Adesanya is “tailor-made” for him … Read More