UFC legend Chris Weidman loses in return to action after GFL comeback fight was cancelled

Weidman’s UFC run ended with a 1-2 record after having his leg snapped in half against Uriah Hall, echoing how he defeated Anderson Silva the second time they fought. But he rolled back the years in Atlantic City, at times looking dominant against an active rival eight years his junior.

It is unclear if Weidman will look to fight once more, or if he will stick to competing in grappling matches that are easier to prepare for and don’t involve gruesome weight cuts.

Chris Weidman retired after loss at UFC 310 to Eryk Anders

After returning from that horror injury in 2023, Weidman even managed to land himself in the win column once again when he earned a technical decision against Bruno Silva. But at UFC 310, he was defeated by former football standout Eryk Anders, having been demoted to the prelims.

He took that as a sign that his career was done, and announced the news during the UFC 311 weigh-in show. “Since I decided to get into this sport, since 2009, the goal was to be a UFC fighter,” he told his fellow broadcast team members.

“Then immediately, the goal was to be a UFC champion. 14 years later, I’m here to tell you that I’m hanging up the gloves in the UFC. I no longer am going to be fighting in the organization that changed my life in so many ways.

“I’m just super appreciative to everybody that got me here so that’s the breaking news. I just want to thank the UFC for all the opportunities they have given me.

“It’s really become a family from the Fertitta brothers to Dana White to Hunter Campbell, Joe Silva the matchmaker who brought me in originally, Mick Maynard and all the staff. They’re all just like family, amazing people but it’s time to move on.

“I want to thank my family for supporting me throughout all these years through the ups and downs. My coaches Ray Longo, Matt Serra, all the guys from when I moved down to the Carolinas, and all my training partners.”