Chris Weidman discusses his grappling return at Polaris 23, what it’s like to battle Gordon Ryan, the latest on his leg injury, when he might be able to return, who he might want to fight in return, what he thinks about Alex Pereira, a past dog attack training video, cornhole event, and more.
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42 Comments
Weidman vs. Nick Diaz
Weidman vs. Rockhold II
Weidman vs. Hall III
Weidman vs. Silva III
Weidman vs. Lawler
Weidman vs. Sonnen
All of these are tough fights for him and not well worth it ranking wise, but they would all sell tickets. He should not fight anyone in the top 15 and no one under 35 years of age. He can't be champ again and this is like Diego territory at this point and not too far from The BJ career abuse. I think Nick Diaz out toughs him in an entertaining fight. I think Rockhold KO's him badly. I think Hall KO's him bad. I think Silva and him have a fight but Silva stops him. Him and Lawler have a WAR as long as it lasts. Sonnen gives him a grueling fight and it's a toss up I don't know who would win.
happy to hear chris is doing well. if i had that injury happen i would pull out of the USADA testing pool and take whatever supplements i needed just to get my leg back to full strength. i wouldn't even worry about fighting. i'd just focus on my leg and if it gets back to full health then i'd go back to fighting but the fact they're testing him while his leg is broken in two and needed 4 surgeries is insane.
The irony of Americans attacking British food, with the amount horrific animal wellfare practices and banned additives in the food!
Yeah but, Ur coming to Donny! In south Yorkshire bro! We've got a few cities and towns in South Yorkshire, Manchester and Leeds etc arent far neither is Birmingham tbf or Newcastle, us northerners are alot more friendlier than the southerners! And we have several countries in the Britain btw
Where's it being held at? The dome? The racecourse the football ground or where??
I’ve never wanted a guy to win more than I want Weidman to.
Mma is such a bruta sport— he has zero chance to win the title again yet he thinks he can do so (or is he telling himself that and just needs the $$$)
Cash grab.
He's got CTE eyes :/
That's my Boy!
Hope Weidman isn't grappling an alsation.
Who is paying for all of these expensive surgeries??
THAT'S MY BOY
Guys dillusional hes 38 years of age won 2 of his last 8 fights retire ffs
Ariel is all cap 🧢, he is not considering moving to no dang England!! He might fantasize but he’s not going there
you can clearly tell, tihs ariel just wants teh hype, he is like bored, i think this guy just wants mcgregor type event, or controversial
Chris, you have nothing to prove, hang it up. Don't get hurt again.
Don't do it man. We don't get better with age.
1) Ariel is so excited about UK because he never lived there
2) Weidman doesn't want to accept he has to retire. Nobody liked how it finished for him but when it happens and you try and fail then you have to let it go!
3) gordon ryan is super strong because he keeps using doping!
My guess is He's planning a more horrific injury in a return, that leg break did have quite a shock value, was fun to watch
Just teach kids bjj
As if he's going to Doncaster, that's hilarious, absolutely nothing happens in Doncaster
Been following this guys career for a long time now. But someone seriously needs to tell him to call it a day. Apart from a possible rockhold rematch there really is no point in continuing to take unessary damage or create more serious injury's. Hes too old now and cant compete with top ufc guys. I wish him and his family the best and hope he finds a passion somewhere else.
After he beat silva twice, the beat Machida and Belfort , I thought " this guy is gonna be champion a long time, he has greatness written all over him" What happened to his career broke my heart.
Great career, but too old for a comeback, unless you give Belfort a call. He’s got some stuff that might help.
Ariel DO not move to England!
You will regret it! hahahaha
Ariel is humble enough to admit that people love him more in England than the US. What a guy.
I love Chris! Awesome fighter and human being. But I think the UFC will look to build the name of some future prospect out of him – my guess is Bo Nickal. 🫣
about time chris retires-nt sure why he's hanging around mma?
Hell no weidman is done he is only gonna shock his broken leg 😂
Shock the world and retire bro, until then you're not my boy! Lol
Chris stop living in the past
Respect to Chris. But come on man 25 surgeries has gotta be a record
God dam Im worried for Chrises health i dont want him to fight again not even anyone in top 12 or 15 if he comes back in June im not even gonna watch the fight, not trying to watch him Suffer a brutal knockout again
Break a leg chris
i'll be shocked if weidman doesn't get ko'd again
If Chris is back and healthy he’s beating Izzy and Alex with ease 🤷🏾♂️
Much love Weidman!!
Nah.
It's FOOTBALL
Danaher is no Rickson Gracie
Chris should really retire because he could very well get killed in the cage