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Former UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman Retires at Age 40

Jan 17, 2025, 07:37 PM

Chris Weidman, the former UFC middleweight champion, has announced his retirement from the UFC at the age of 40. The announcement was made during the weigh-in show for UFC 311, where Weidman declared that he is 'hanging up the gloves in the UFC' and will no longer fight for the organization that significantly impacted his life. Weidman's last fight was in December at UFC 310, where he lost by TKO to Eryk Anders. His career, which began in 2011, saw him achieve a notable victory over Anderson Silva to claim the middleweight title in 2013, which he defended three times before losing it to Luke Rockhold in 2015. Despite facing numerous challenges, including a severe leg injury in 2021 and undergoing 30 surgeries, Weidman finishes his professional career with a record of 16-8. He expressed gratitude towards the UFC and its staff for the opportunities provided throughout his career.