Chris Weidman leg break: When did he break his leg and will he fight at UFC 292?

Chris Weidman had a decorated college wrestling career and successfully transitioned to MMA. Find out the details regarding his horrific injury and his current status.

Chris Weidman leg break: When did he break his leg and will he fight at UFC 292?

Chris Weidman returns at UFC 292 (Image Courtesy- Bloody Elbow)

Chris Weidman is a former UFC champion of the middleweight division. He has had one of the most unpredictable careers in UFC history. Weidman debuted in MMA in 2009 and quickly rose through the ranks. He won his first ten fights, nine of which were by knockout or submission. Weidman defeated Anderson Silva to become the UFC middleweight champion in 2013. He defended his title thrice before losing to Luke Rockhold in 2015.

His fights against Silva are some of the most iconic fights in UFC history. The first fight between the two ended in a knockout victory for Chris Weidman. He knocked out an overconfident Silva, who taunted him throughout the fight. The second fight between the two ended in a horrific injury for Silva, who snapped his tibia and fibula. Silva’s injury had a huge impact on the MMA community.

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After defending his championship against Silva, Weidman defended his championship against Lyoto Machida and Vitor Belfort. Since his loss to Rockhold, he has only won two of his next seven fights. The turning point in Weidman’s career came when he fought Uriah Hall at UFC 261, which ended in him receiving a potentially career-ending injury. Find out more details about the injury and the current status of Chris Weidman.

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When did Chris Weidman break his leg?

The fight between Chris Weidman and Uriah Hall occurred at UFC 261 on 25th April 2021. Hall and Weidman were confident about scoring a victory for themselves in the fight. The fight started with Weidman throwing a front kick to Hall’s calf. Hall checked the kick, which caused Weidman’s shin to snap in half. Weidman immediately collapsed to the ground in pain, and the referee stopped the fight.

Chris Weidman's horrifying injury against Uriah Hall
Chris Weidman’s horrifying injury against Uriah Hall (Image Courtesy- MMA Junkie)

It was uncannily similar to the leg break Silva sustained in his 2013 fight with Weidman. Before resuming training, Weidman underwent surgery to repair the crack and encountered many difficulties. The fight between Hall and Weidman provided a reminder of the dangers of mixed martial arts. In this sport, even the slightest error can result in severe harm.

Who is Chris Weidman fighting at UFC 292?

Weidman recovered successfully from the horrific injury in almost over a year. He announced his return to the sport of MMA last year. The “All-American” started training when he got better and is set to fight Brad Tavares at UFC 292. It is a close fight between two evenly-matched fighters. Weidman has the edge in experience and title pedigree, but Tavares is a challenging and durable fighter.

Chris Weidman returns to face Brad Tavares
Chris Weidman returns to face Brad Tavares (Image Courtesy- Sherdog, MMA Mania)

Weidman has expressed his wish to regain the title before retiring and needs a win to get back into the title picture. On the other hand, Tavares needs a win to get back on track. The fight is likely to be a close one, and it could go either way. Fans will look forward to seeing the UFC veteran back in the octagon at UFC 292.

FAQ’s

What division does Chris Weidman fight in?

Chris Weidman fights in the middleweight division of the UFC.

When did Chris Weidman break his leg?

Chris Weidman faced a chilling leg break against Uriah Hall at UFC 261.

Who is Chris Weidman fighting at UFC 292?

Chris Weidman is facing Brad Tavares at UFC 292 for his return.

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