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It’s the end of an era in UFC.
Former middleweight champion Chris Weidman announced his retirement on Friday after a 14-year career within the organization.
“I’m hanging up the gloves in the UFC,” Weidman said. “I’m no longer going to be fighting for the organization.”
Weidman joined UFC in 2011 and quickly went 9-0 before defeating Anderson Silva to take the middleweight title in 2013. He defended the title three times before losing it to Luke Rockhold in 2015.
He struggled following the loss to Rockhold and a broken leg in 2021 put his career in jeopardy. Weidman found his way back to the Octagon and fought three more times following the injury.
He finished his career with a 16-8 overall record, with his final win coming on March 30, 2024 against Bruno Silva. His final fight was a knockout loss to Eryk Anders on Dec. 7, 2024.
In a surprising announcement, former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman has declared his retirement from the sport of MMA. Weidman, who won the middleweight title in 2013 by defeating Anderson Silva, made the announcement in a heartfelt video posted on social media.
During his career, Weidman faced some of the toughest opponents in the division, including Luke Rockhold, Lyoto Machida, and Vitor Belfort. Despite a series of injuries and setbacks in recent years, Weidman remained a respected figure in the MMA community.
Fans and fellow fighters have been quick to show their support for Weidman as he transitions into this new chapter of his life. Many have praised his contributions to the sport and wished him well in his future endeavors.
Watch the emotional video of Chris Weidman announcing his retirement and reflecting on his career below:
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