Former UFC Champion Chris Weidman Retires After 14-Year MMA Career

Weidman, who famously dethroned Anderson Silva and defended the middleweight title three times, steps away from the sport at age 40.

Chris Weidman announced his retirement during the UFC 311 weigh-in show, concluding a professional MMA career that began in 2009.
Weidman is best known for defeating Anderson Silva in 2013 to claim the UFC middleweight title, ending Silva's historic reign.
He successfully defended his title three times, including a rematch victory over Silva and wins against Lyoto Machida and Vitor Belfort.
Injuries, including a devastating leg break in 2021, significantly impacted the latter part of his career, during which he went 3-8 after a 13-0 start.
Weidman is widely regarded as a future UFC Hall of Famer, with his legacy cemented by his accomplishments and victories over some of the sport's legends.