“I’ll be back better than ever,” Chris Weidman not ready to hear retirement talks from Dana White after scary UFC 292 fight
Weidman is still clinging onto becoming champion again.
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Chris Weidman is not ready to retire after UFC 292. (Courtesy: Bloody Elbow/Yahoo Sports)
Chris Weidman came back from injury to fight Brad Tavares at UFC 292, but things didn’t go his way. Weidman was asked to retire by Dana White in the post-fight presser, but it seems the former middleweight champion has no thought of hanging the gloves.
Weidman had his leg battered up by Tavares in the featured bout of prelims of UFC 292. Weidman, who beat Anderson Silva to win the middleweight title, had a short stint as a middleweight champion. After losing the title to Luke Rockhold, things have gone south for the “All American”. Weidman was interviewed by Megan Olivi and it’s when Weidman said, “I’m not done, I’ll be back better than ever.” Weidman was in a wheelchair during the interview.
Dana White was asked about Weidman, to which he replied that he should retire. White also wanted Joe Lauzon to retire too.
Weidman, a father of three kids, was undefeated until his defeat to Luke Rockhold. The 39-year-old fighter is 2 and 7 in wins and losses in his previous nine fights. A loss to Tavares has certainly dampened any hopes the people had of Weidman becoming champion again. Nevertheless, he is clinging on to his dreams of becoming a champion again.
It is highly unlikely that Weidman could get a top contender in his next bout. Even though Weidman showed impeccable toughness to stay long in the fight, it was difficult to grasp for the people seeing it. It was also tough for Weidman’s camp as Aljamain Sterling, too, lost in the pay-per-view event.
Chris Weidman is better suited to retire from MMA after Brad Tavares beating
Dana White has publicly asked Weidman to retire. White praised Weidman’s career but also mentioned father time catching up. If Weidman chose to fight again, the repercussions could be massive.
Weidman broke his leg against Uriah Hall at UFC 261. Hall has since retired after losing his next two bouts but Weidman is still clinging on to false hopes. If he persists in fighting again, the promotion might feed him to a young up-and-coming fighter. He might have to face Bo Nickal if he chooses to linger longer.
Fighters like to go out on their shield and it is the duty of those around them to help them take the big decision of retiring. Weidman is not the champion he once was. The sooner he realizes that the sooner he will retire. With monsters like Khamzat Chimaev awaiting their debut, Weidman should retire for himself and his family.
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