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Former UFC champion Chris Weidman will return to combat sports just months after retiring from MMA. Chris Weidman targeted a return to MMA in a rematch with former UFC middleweight foe Luke Rockhold in the Global Fight League.

MMA News / MMA on SI / April 20

Ex-UFC middleweight champ set for Fury Pro Grappling debut

Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman is set to return in a professional capacity this May. 'The All-American' retired from the UFC in 2024 following a final knockout loss at the hands of Eryk Anders.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / February 13

The GFL Announces Luke Rockhold – Chris Weidman 2

We are just a couple of weeks removed from the first GFL draft and today we learned of the first official matchup that’s been booked by the promotion. It’s a rematch of former world champions as Luke Rockhold (16-6) and Chris Weidman (16-8) will fight for a second time.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / January 27

Chris Weidman provides retirement clarification after signing with the GFL

This past weekend, the GFL had their first draft ahead of their first season that is scheduled to start in April. There were a lot of big names that were drafted throughout the night and there were definitely some surprises.

MMA News / Yardbarker / January 24

Predicting the 2025 UFC HOF class after Piligian induction

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The UFC Hall of Fame 2025 class gained its first member with a respectful package at UFC 311.

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MMA News / Field Level Media / January 18

Ex-UFC champ Chris Weidman retires

Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman is retiring. The 40-year-old announced his retirement on Friday during the weigh-in for UFC 311, to be held Saturday night in Inglewood, Calif.

MMA News / MyMMANews / January 18

Former UFC champion Chris Weidman announces retirement

Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman has announced his retirement from professional mixed martial arts The post Former UFC champion Chris Weidman announces retirement first appeared on MyMMANews.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 18

Chris Weidman Announces His Retirement

Chris Weidman has decided to retire from MMA. Weidman reached the pinnacle of the sport, having been the UFC Middleweight Champion. He became the champion when he secured an upset win over Anderson Silva at UFC 163 in 2013.

MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / January 17

Leon Edwards vs. Jack Della Maddalena headlines in London, Chris Weidman retires

One former UFC champion is back in action and another retires

MMA News / Bleacher Report / January 17

Video: Chris Weidman Announces UFC Retirement; Won Middleweight Title in 2013

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.…

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 7

UFC 310: Eryk Anders Ground & Pounds Ex-Champ Chris Weidman for Comeback TKO

Eryk Anders finally has a former champion on his resume. Six years removed from a split decision loss to Lyoto Machida, Anders didn't leave it to the judges when he faced off with Chris Weidman in a rebooked middleweight matchup at UFC 310.

MMA News / Sporting News / November 27

MMA legend Chris Weidman asked to be paid show money after Eryk Anders pulled out, but the UFC declined

Another prominent UFC fighter has publicly complained after he was dealt a raw hand by having his opponent pull out at the last minute, being unable to procure a replacement, and the UFC not paying him his show money – or any money.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / November 21

UFC rebooks Chris Weidman – Eryk Anders

This past weekend at UFC 309 former middleweight champion Chris Weidman (16-7) who is from New York was supposed to have a hometown fight. Weidman was set to take on Eryk “Ya Boi” Anders (16-8, 1 NC) on the prelims at Madison Square Garden.

MMA News / Field Level Media / March 31, 2024

Chris Weidman's first win in 4 years a controversial one at Fight Night

Manon Fiorot's fight with Erin Blanchfield -- a matchup of two top flyweight contenders -- was the main event at UFC Fight Night from Atlantic City, N.J., on Saturday night, but perhaps the most anticipated match of the night proved to be the most controversial as well.

MMA News / Yardbarker / March 26, 2024

Is this the end of the road for ex-UFC champion Chris Weidman?

It was a long road back for former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman (15-7) after he suffered a broken leg during his UFC 261 bout against Uriah Hall (17-11).

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MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 12, 2024

Weidman Considering Retirement from MMA

At one time, Chris Weidman had the MMA world at his feet. His two consecutive victories against Anderson Silva secured his status as a ratified great in UFC history.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / January 7, 2024

Former Champ Chris Weidman set for UFC Return

In a surprising turn of events, former Middleweight champion, Chris Weidman has announced that he will be returning to the octagon with a bout being targeted for March 30th on the Fight Night show in Atlantic City.

MMA News / MMA on SI / January 4, 2024

Former UFC Champion Chris Weidman Set to Face Feared Brazilian Slugger In Atlantic City

Chris Weidman will not be retiring yet, as he'll be back inside the UFC Octagon this spring. Following his unanimous decision loss against Brad Tavares back in August, many wondered what the future would hold for the "All American." Even UFC CEO Dana White expressed his desire to see Weidman retire.

MMA News / Yardbarker / July 28, 2021

UFC's Chris Weidman needs another leg surgery after setback

Weidman's potential return was already up in the air even due to the seriousness of the original injury, and it seems unlikely he'd be cleared to compete in the UFC before late next spring at the earliest.

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MMA News / Yardbarker / April 26, 2021