“Just don’t check the first one,” Veteran Chris Weidman jokes about traumatic leg injury with UFC 292 ahead of return after 2 years

Chris Weidman suffered a horrific leg break against Uriah Hall two years ago.

“Just don’t check the first one,” Veteran Chris Weidman jokes about traumatic leg injury with UFC 292 ahead of return after 2 years

Chris Weidman jokes about his injury with Brad Tavares (Image Courtesy- MMA Fighting)

UFC veteran and former champion Chris Weidman returns at UFC 292 after a 2 year long recovery period. Weidman returns from a horrific injury that could have ended his career in MMA. He faces Brad Tavares in a three-round fight for his return. Weidman joked about his injury and told his opponent not to check the first leg kick thrown by him during the press conference.

The injury faced by Weidman was truly horrific but he has taken a positive approach to it. A reporter asked Tavares during the press conference if he thinks Weidman will hesitate to throw the first kick. Tavares redirected the question to his opponent. Weidman replied, “As long as you don’t check the first one, you gotta let me get one in one you please. No shin, no knee and we’re cool”. The veteran also agreed to let his opponent “take one on him”.

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Even though Tavares agreed to let his opponent get the first kick Weidman will think twice before throwing any hard shots. Weidman faced a potentially career-ending injury when he faced Uriah Hall at UFC 261. He threw the first kick which was checked by Hall. The kick snapped his own tibia and fibula bone resulting in his leg break. It was certain that Weidman would not return but he defied all odds to make his comeback.

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Weidman being a veteran and a former champion also spoke about his disappointment about not being on the main card. Even though the All-American is not on the main card fans will expect an electrifying fight. Fans will look forward to seeing Weidman back in the cage.

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Brad Tavares speaks about his fight with Chris Weidman

Brad Tavares talks about his fight against Chris Weidman
Brad Tavares talks about his fight against Chris Weidman (Image Courtesy- Behance, MMA Fighting)

The fight between Weidman and Tavares is a very big one for both fighters. Tavares wants to get back to his winning ways. He has gone through many injuries in his own career himself and feels for Weidman’s injury too. He also mentioned that he looked away when Weidman broke his leg and termed it a “freaky and scary accident”.

Even though his respect for Weidman, Tavares feels that he has a responsibility to uphold his family and life. Tavares believes that he is a respectful person but promises to destroy Weidman once they enter the Octagon. He said that he doesn’t want to be a part of his opponent’s redemption story and wants to make his own legacy in the MMA community.

It is a big fight for both fighters as they are both coming off losses and want to win. The two also have immense respect for each other and promise a great fight for the audience. Fans will look forward to the much-anticipated fight.

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