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Chris Weidman Forced to Withdraw From UFC 155 Due to Injury
Constantinos Philippou Stepping in to Fight Tim Boetsch
By FCF Staff
Chris Weidman’s quest for a title shot has been delayed, as the rising middleweight has been forced to withdraw from his scheduled bout with Tim… Read More
Chris Weidman Fighting Fellow Middleweight Contender Tim Boetsch at UFC 155
By FCF Staff
Despite a determined campaign and even the endorsement of UFC President Dana White, rising middleweight Chris Weidman will not fight champion Anderson Silva next as he had hoped. Today the promotion announced that instead he will fight… Read More
Vitor Belfort Calls Out Chris Weidman, Undefeated Fighter Says Sights Remain On Anderson Silva
By FCF Staff
There has been no shortage of discussion regarding the UFC middleweight title picture recently, and today, former challenger Vitor Belfort inserted himself into the mix by calling out rising star Chris Weidman.
Speaking via his official… Read More
After UFC 149, Dana White Leaning Towards Chris Weidman For Next Middleweight Contender
By FCF Staff
After hinting last week that he may have something to announce regarding the middleweight title picture following UFC 149, UFC President Dana White will apparently leave Calgary with no decision made.
Although White never confirmed that the… Read More
Chris Weidman Becomes A True Contender
By Michael Hatamoto
Chris Weidman completely thrashed fellow wrestler Mark Munoz, landing a huge elbow in the second round that was followed up with vicious ground and pound.
The stoppage of the fight came at 1:37 of the second… Read More
Chris Weidman Post-Fight Interview
By Michael Hatamoto
Chris Weidman, the potential No. 1 middleweight contender, spoke after his TKO win against Mark Munoz about the fight and what’s next.
Of note, Weidman speaks about Munoz’s defense on the ground during the first round,… Read More
UFC on FUEL TV 4: Chris Weidman Dominates Mark Munoz, Calls Out Anderson Silva
By FCF Staff
If fans were wondering who should challenge UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva next, Chris Weidman did his best tongiht to insert his name in the mix, as the rising star dominated Mark Munoz at UFC on FUEL… Read More
Mark Munoz and Chris Weidman On Weight For UFC on FUEL TV 4
By FCF Staff
Middleweights Mark Munoz and Chris Weidman both made weight this afternoon for their main event bout tomorrow night in San Jose, which will be hosted by the HP Pavilion.
Munoz (12-2), who is coming off a… Read More
Mark Munoz Fighting Chris Weidman in UFC on FUEL 4 Headliner
By FCF Staff
The UFC has added another noteworthy middleweight bout to its summer schedule, as the promotion has confirmed that Mark Munoz will fight the rising Chris Weidman at its July 11, UFC on FUEL TV event.
The match-up… Read More
Undefeated Chris Weidman To Face Demian Maia At UFC On Fox 2
By FCF Staff
Undefeated 27-year-old prospect Chris Weidman (7-0) got a huge break today when he was called up to face Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu specialist Demian Maia (15-3), live on Fox, on Jan. 28.
Weidman will fill the spot that Michael… Read More
Exclusive: Undefeated UFC Middleweight Chris Weidman
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Undefeated UFC middleweight rising star Chris Weidman talks with Full Contact Fighter correspondent Michael “Stets” Steczkowski about his budding MMA career.
Sam Stout, Dave Herman, John-Olav Einemo and Chris Weidman Collect Bonuses
By FCF Staff, photo courtesy Adrenaline Training Center
Sam Stout’s (pictured) first round knockout of fellow vet Yves Edwards was one of the highlights last night at UFC 131, and the lightweight has collected an additional $70,000… Read More
UFC 199 to Feature Rockhold – Weidman II , Cruz – Faber III
By FCF Staff
UFC 199 will feature not one, but two title fights. During the promotion’s “Unstoppable” press conference this afternoon, the UFC confirmed that middleweight champ Luke Rockhold will face Chris Weidman at the event, and that bantamweight champ… Read More
Dana White Reports Rockhold – Weidman II Planned For UFC 199, Cormier – Jones II Likely For April
By FCF Staff
All signs have been pointing to an immediate rematch between Luke Rockhold and Chris Weidman taking place, and today, Dana White confirmed the bout is indeed in the works.
While speaking to Garbage Time with Katie Nolan,… Read More
UFC 187 Weigh-In Results: Title Fights All Set, Weidman Accuses Belfort of “Cheating”
By FCF Staff
UFC 187 will take place tomorrow in Las Vegas, and all of the competitors except for one made weight this afternoon.
In the headliner, Anthony Johnson will battle Daniel Cormier for the vacant light-heavyweight title, and the… Read More
Dana White Says Anderson Silva Could Face “Either Vitor or Weidman” if Former Champ Defeats Nick Diaz
By FCF Staff
As Anderson Silva gets set to make his return versus Nick Diaz at UFC 183, Dana White has relayed once again, that the legendary middleweight could lock up a title shot on January 31st.
Although Silva has… Read More
UFC 175: Trevor Smith in for Bruno Santos, Will Face Chris Camozzi
By FCF Staff
The line-up for UFC 175 has received a change, as the promotion has announced that Bruno Santos has withdrawn from the July 5th bout due to injury. As a result, Trevor Smith has agreed to step in… Read More
Report: Vitor Belfort to Apply For TUE Prior to Facing Weidman
By FCF Staff
Although Vitor Belfort has said he will fight UFC middleweight champ Chris Weidman if he can’t undergo testosterone replacement therapy, the punishing striker still intends to undergo the controversial treatments.
Belfort has reportedly informed “UFC Tonight” that… Read More
UFC Rankings Update: Weidman Moves Into Top Five P4P, Rankings Expanded to 15 Spots
By FCF Staff
Considering Chris Weidman holds two wins over the legend Anderson Silva, following his TKO victory due to injury at UFC 168, it’s not surprising to see that the middleweight champ has moved into the UFC’s top five,… Read More
UFC 168: Weidman and Rousey Discuss Their Title Defense Victories
By FCF Staff
UFC 168 featured two title fights of course, as the event saw middleweight champ Chris Weidman, and women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey defend their titles.
Weidman recorded his second stoppage victory over Silva, while Rousey once again… Read More