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

Jack MurrayJanuary 17, 2025

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 07: Eryk Anders punches Chris Weidman in a 195-pound catchweight bout during the UFC 310 event at T-Mobile Arena on December 07, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)

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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.

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We will never forget "The All-American"!<br><br>Congrats on an amazing career, <a href="https://twitter.com/chrisweidman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChrisWeidman</a>! ❤️ <a href="https://t.co/907AZAA1pp">pic.twitter.com/907AZAA1pp</a>

"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.

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