Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman addresses the crowd at Polaris 23 after competing in his first grappling match since breaking his leg in April 2021.
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23 Comments
Chris is one of the best champions ever .🙏🤛❤
I think Chris Weidman has one more championship run in him. He's got everything you look for in a fighter: world class wrestling, granite chin, power in both hands, and the heart of a lion. He's just had really bad luck but I think he comes back better than ever and will challenge for that strap again. People need to recognize that he is a legend and possibly the greatest to ever do it!
Impossible is nothing. Welcome back brother. God is good.
fun but not elite
Chris Weedman
One of the best MWs ever and IMO, a future HOFer. I still remember watching him on the come-up when the UFC had the FOX deal. His run of Mark Muñoz, Damian Maia, Anderson 2x, Lyoto and then Vitor was amazing to watch! I think his 2 wins against Silva and his wins against Lyoto and Vitor would warrant his induction into the HOF one day.
Let's go Chris keep grinding 💪🏽
I snapped my tibia and fibula in my early twenties. You wouldn't believe I used to wrestle and play soccer given how stiff I am these days. I would of killed for PRP and stem cell injections back in my day. Happy for Chris. He is easy to root for. I hope he has a successful comeback.
Bro built like a tank.
He needed more titti milk for his bones
The whole "thank God" thing is so chilche, like your hard work and perseverance didn't do anything.. like God made you do all that lmao
Thank god for snapping your leg?
Should go to 205. Jones is gone. He might have a chance to win
Life hits hard when you're the one getting the short end of it.
Good to see you back Chris!!
weidman is probably back on the juice!!! thats how he beat anderson!!!!
Legend
Lookin forward to chris weidman return see if that leg hold's up
Luke Rockhold vs chrissy weidman !!!
I saw the injury live on TV and was almost in tears. Made me hate the sport for a brief period. I am happy to see Weidman back and go to decision in a grappling match regardless of the result. I hope he calls it a career in MMA. Shouldn't risk it again. He was a champ with 3 title defences. Surely has made good money too.
Weidman is build like a tank 💪 The guy is a champion no matter what
Chris Weidman is a UFC legend, one of my favorite fighters, really humble, respectful guy, he had a amazing reign as MW champ, loved the way he beat Anderson Silva back in 2013 and his incredible title defense against Lyoto Machida in 2014, happy to see him healthy after the leg injury ❤
I would like for him to prove us wrong fighting in madison square garden