Chris Weidman And The Agony Of Age: What's Left To Prove?

Chris Weidman acknowledges he’s already defied the odds by returning to the UFC after his leg snapped in half during a fight against Uriah Hall in 2021. But this weekend, Weidman faces Bruno Silva at the upcoming UFC Atlantic City card in New Jersey. Immediately after the fight was announced, he confessed that his body had been through the ringer and there was a chance the Silva matchup “could be my last fight.”
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[@juangarza7162]

I also think it’s an identity problem. A lot of these fighters have been fighting since they were very young, they see themselves as fighters. When it’s all over, and they need to stop, it forces them to ask themselves, “who am I besides a fighter?”

[@toombroon1110]

Could be wrong, but I think Magic Johnson talked about stuff like that when he realized he couldn’t play basketball anymore. Not just in the NBA, but at all.

[@RMILLSMMA]

Yea as a former fighter (all be it lower level) I think your bang on. If your not a fighter who are you... A normal person. The speech Apollo gives in Rocky 4 is BANG ON.

[@Pooki2024]

“This is not a therapy session”

[@973reggie]

Athlete problem in general but in other sports you just tear a tendon when your too old.. in this sport you get your shit pushed in.

[@dennisalvarado5134]

I think you're spot on just my opinion

[@johnlee3068]

Someone in Brazil put a curse on Weidman after he broke Anderson’s leg

[@moreblack]

The leg was one thing, but his fighting started sucking the big one long before his leg went. Rockhold took his soul after the failed spinning kick.

[@johnes]

Man I think anyone that has celebrity of any kind gets the evil eye put on them.

[@hardnewstakenharder]

Weird way to spell "Rockhold" and "USADA"

[@theywouldnthavetocensormei9231]

How crazy would it be if Silva breaks his leg kicking Weidman, to complete the cycle?

[@jgarcia2273]

Definitely some macumba stuff going on 😂

[@ChrisTalksMMA]

And this is still my boy!!!!

[@ChristyCarrillo-cj7xd]

Lol

[@Always_a_Duelist]

Haha, was the 1st thing that came to my mind too. 🤣

[@tribecalledmason1917]

Dad did him dirty

[@ChrisTalksMMA]

@@tribecalledmason1917 😂

[@TimmyJay02]

The sad and funny thing is that Chris has been on a downfall for almost 10 damn years already, wow how time flies. His dad did the "Still my Boy" back in 2015, it's 2024 already.

[@paying-for-free-speech]

"He didn't respect his opponent and paid for it with his consciousness" say what you like about joe Rogans commentary - but behind John aniks famous 'not the cloth from which he is cut' line about leon Edwards this is the best line in mma commentary history.

[@almazingsk8er]

Rogan's commentary is interesting to think about. He absolutely 1000% is in love with the sport and that is what made some of the moments like the quote you mention here. But, as he has become so busy with his podcast there is definitely a drop in consistency of his commentary. The only reason he is still around is because of how much he loves it but he simply does not have the time to put into the commentary that someone like Jon Anik does and I think it shows. My favorite commentary team is probably Anik, Felder, and maybe someone like Fitzerald or Sanko.

[@peaceonmars]

In what way was this a good line? It was untrue. Anderson respected Weidman - his game simply involved taunting to open them up.

[@paying-for-free-speech]

@@peaceonmars mate, I can just tell that you're one of those people who looks for things to disagree with in the comments, and it's really old and boring at this point. 👍

[@Jidds]

Joe hasn’t been good on the desk for years.

[@theywouldnthavetocensormei9231]

​@@almazingsk8erthe sport has also just outgrown Rogan, there was a time where he was one of the most knowledgeable MMA experts around, but that was MMA in the early 2000s. It's not the same as it is today, stuff that worked back then doesn't work any more, and new stuff nobody thought of is very effective today too. It's like Harry Caray in his late years as the Cubs broadcaster, he was a terrible broadcaster, he was still trying to watch 1970s baseball in the 1990s. It wasn't the same, not even close. People still loved him because of nostalgia, and he definitely loved baseball, the Cubs, and the city of Chicago, nobody will ever deny that. But his sport outgrew him.

[@willvincent4829]

The only time I wanna see Chris at a UFC event is in the corner alongside Longo or Serra coaching the next generation, dude's a legend and a lovely guy with an amazing legacy as the guy who dethroned the spider he has nothing left to prove in the cage would love to see him develop a new legacy as a great coach who helps people get to the same heights in their careers that he did.

[@almazingsk8er]

I'm gonna get up on my random soapbox to talk about how much I hate that "This is still my boy!" is something people laugh at. I think it was an incredibly sweet moment of a father trying to protect his son and show him love, even if it was poorly timed and on a public stage.

[@SoSyNiKaL]

Yeah, for some reason it's seen as this crazy moment that was hilarious but I don't have it up there with the funniest ever. Maybe a bit cringe but by no means that outlandish! People compare it to Buentello and some other bits like that and not even in the same league IMO.

[@toombroon1110]

I agree. It’s a little cringe, but it’s sweet too. What’s even weirder is people seem to genuinely hate on that moment. I get cringing at it, but hating on it? I don’t know how you could do that. It’s a father showing his unconditional love for his son.

[@KrikZ32]

that's really the only reason it's funny, if it was phony or glory seeking or something it'd just be bad but it's funny because it was a heartfelt expression that was just at the wrong place and time. It's not like people are saying he's a bad dad, it was just a funny moment.

[@MattPowers209]

It was a truly beautiful moment those that try n laugh bout it never was told I love you by they're fathers 👨

It’s really wasn’t even a big deal. I forgot about it till people on the internet started saying it to “troll” Chris? And it only seemed to be americans doing it. Like sorry you guys have father issues lol

[@Jiu-JitsuJourney257]

Father Time remains undefeated.

[@hardnewstakenharder]

He was only 31 when USADA was introduced.

[@bendikkirkbakk1833]

That will change. At some point we will figure it out

[@Jiu-JitsuJourney257]

@@hardnewstakenharder oh I’m not discounting that, trust me lol

[@MattPowers209]

Meh I thought he was doing alright against Brad but damn Brad kicked him in the nuts 3 time's in a 3 round fight plus the leg in back of his mind no doubt

[@RatingsFor]

Tell that to Eminem!

[@MattPowers209]

Nothing left to prove but know can't tell another man who's achieved greatness what path they should choose 💯 regardless am a fan of Weidman forever 🤍

[@Lukerogers0121]

Chris Weidman hasn’t had a win streak since May 2015. Also, 2-7 in his last 9. 6/7 being KO/TKO.

[@madgavin7568]

Tony Ferguson levels of washed as well. Should have retired years ago.

[@GengoSenmon]

He got lucky to be in the right place at the right time for Silva's decline. He was never anywhere near the level of a prime Silva.

[@nobodysfavourite6953]

​@GengoSenmon isn't Silva still boxing and shit? What are you talking about?

[@bzilla-d4i]

​​@@nobodysfavourite6953Silva is literally a grandfather, remember Silva debuted at the age of 35 in the UFC, when Anderson fought Izzy and DC he was older than what DC and Bisping are right now

[@nobodysfavourite6953]

@bzilla1090 and that was WAAAY after the Weidman fight, DC couldn't do anything significant to him, Izzy froze up as well. So when exactly did the decline happen?

[@marcellocapizzani8535]

Jason is totally right, we can only out hope that Chris pulls through. Bruno Silva is going to devastate him.

[@JudoChopCowboyKO-pv9wq]

I have the same leg injury and had to stop training. The fear of moving or kicking wrong and tearing out screws or messing up a plate is just too much.

[@joepattersonmma]

You guys did not have you tear our hearts apart with that 90 second intro

[@ynotefil]

MMA Right On Point 💯

[@randomnstoned966]

"He got silly" ain't that true, when Anderson got clipped my heart sank

[@sonicman52]

I was in middle school or something when Anderson lost, but watching the fight for the first time recently it’s pretty clear to me he wasn’t taking that fight seriously whatsoever. It seems like past a certain point, he stopped taking fights seriously and looks way too relaxed like he didn’t even want to win. Like I kinda get it; when you go for so long having that style he had and no one is able to land a finger with you, it might be easy to get too comfortable

[@CasualMMAFan]

I was in 3rd grade when I had seen that fight live with my dad at his friend’s house. One of the most ethereal scenes I’ve ever seen ever watching this sport. Not wanting to come across dramatic, but at the time I really felt I’d never see Silva lose… until he did.

[@madgavin7568]

@@sonicman52 When will this myth die? Anderson always taunted his opponents to get openings so he can counter them. In previous fights it worked, against Chris Weidman it didn't work and Anderson was getting visibly frustrated.

[@TheHarryLizardd]

He dat that kinda shit all the time but you can only go so long with your hands down before someone knocks you out

[@davidpineda9160]

@@sonicman52 MMA fans can't watch fights. He was fucking losing, the guy almost got 50-44d by Chael Sonnen and a better younger fighter in Weidman couldn't have simply bested him?

[@LuisLunaTarazon]

A quote that haunts me like no other is one from Soren Kierkegaard: “Thus when the ambitious man, whose slogan was 'Either Caesar or nothing', does not become Caesar, he is in despair over it. But this signifies something else, namely, that precisely because he did not become Caesar, he cannot bear to be himself." The fighters that reached the pinnacle of the sport - the ones that get to have Dana White strap gold around their waist - are especially concerning when we see them stick around much longer than anyone thinks they should. You could understand people like Diego Sanchez, for example, who continued to chase the dream of one day being a champion. But for someone like Weidman, who did become Caesar, it's much harder to understand the motives. He didn't have a reason to despair. Maybe he's in despair because he's comparing himself to the Caesar he used to be. If that is the case, Dominick Cruz' wisdom should stick in the minds of every aspiring fighter. If you become a champion, you have to understand that - eventually - you won't be, anymore. At that point, you need to hope that you're prepared to be the person without that belt around your waist...

[@rico14]

I think that’s definitely part of it for a lot of fighters, but I think most people don’t realize how much fun it is. Going to a more chill life can be very boring, especially when you’re used to always pushing forward. I love the reference btw!

[@djb954]

I legitimately felt sadness when I saw this fight announcement. I have no desire to watch Weidman fight again. Win, lose, or draw I hope he puts the gloves down in Atlantic City.

[@kellylingus]

As someone that has compound fractured his tib/fib, the spot where the break is, is stronger. You can feel the bone scar. However, nerve damage and the feeling around can feel weird and or more painful if struck. I banged my previosly broken shin, fairly hard, and the bruise went through the entire leg

[@robaxl3088]

What makes me sick is all these people like Dana White who pay them peanuts compared to the millions they make. These fighters should be paid way more

[@tommyg121]

I grew up in his part of New York so Chris was a real hero in my hometown. It's been real sad to see this skid.

[@RMILLSMMA]

As a former fighter in my opinion it's the ability to be selfish again that sucks us back in. In every other aspect of your life you have to be the least important person, you're a father, husband, son...etc first. In a fight camp you are suddenly the superstar of your own movie your the man. You can suddenly put yourself first (to an extent) for those 8 weeks in camp.. add in suddenly being a centre of attention it's and intoxicating thing.. You feel young again. It's so hard to describe even at my bum ass level how great it feels... When you've been the best on the planet and are getting paid well to this must be magnified by 1000! You can't leave.... you HAVE to be put out.

[@jonaspeoples6931]

Keep em coming!!!!

[@PrinceIsot]

It's rough seeing all my heroes get old and phased out. Lidell, Frankie Edgar, Cain, it sucks but I also wish they would be more willing to go out when they're on top of their game. But i definitely understand why it's not always easy.

[@chasethomas9238]

If you set up a bunch of easy wins for an older, delusional fighter, it extends the problem and eventually they'll ask "I am on a three fight win streak, why am I not fighting contenders?" And then you are back where you started, only they are two years older.

[@comfortablynumblbg]

MMA on Point never fails to post a great video on my day off from work. Thanks guys!

[@andyvargas2313]

Fr

[@Justin-jg2hi]

Chris best Anderson for the first time, 3,917 days ago. That’s 10 years, 8 months, and 20 days ago. It’s unfathomable that it’s been nearly 11 years since that fight. I wasn’t a fan of Chris going into it, I was definitely not a fan after it, but after his fight with Lyoto, he grew on me, and I became I life long fan. To see him go from 13-0, to going 2-7 in his last 9 is heartbreaking. I hope he goes into this next fight, gets a win, and walks away. Dude has NOTHING left to prove.

[@jfethier5604]

Silva did the clown the first time broke his leg the second time. Weidman should have never been champion...

[@Justin-jg2hi]

@@jfethier5604 Silva absolutely underestimated him the first time, however, the second fight was clean. Chris was doing whatever he wanted until the leg break.

[@jfethier5604]

@@Justin-jg2hi couldn't beat Mousasi but would have survived the 5 rounds against Silva? No he would have been finished or subbed like Sonnen.

[@Justin-jg2hi]

@@jfethier5604 he was doing whatever he wanted in the second fight, and had Anderson hurt really bad. Anderson was not coming back from that, and this is coming from one of his biggest fans. After that first fight, and the first round of the second fight, his confidence was gone.

[@gentlemandemon]

to continue the comparison to pro wrestling, a lot of guys start young and don't have transferrable skills when they retire. look at interviews with Roddy Piper were he said he didn't expect that he'd be able to cash out his retirement (correct). Or Bob Sapp, who continues to fight (and take dives) even though he doesn't like fighting all that much.

[@XodyCalizander]

I think the comparison you were looking for is the Rolling Stones, not Aerosmith. With that said, I think all of your opinions were spot on. Good stuff.

[@hunterdamajikk8639]

I’m scared for Chris. He’s won twice in his last 9 fights, he’s 39, his chin is gone and his leg will never fully be 100% after a break like that

[@acooldude]

he can start with proving why he was 13-0 before usada joined the ufc and then 2-7 in the usada era. I see you, Chris

[@Cc81727]

Because Luke rockhold did irreparable damage to his chin?

[@nitrox1613]

I don’t think that’s why. I think it’s because his chin got a cracked by Luke Rockhold and Jacare Souza and he got older.

[@tompossessed1729]

​@@nitrox1613 don't forget yoel romero

[@nitrox1613]

@@tompossessed1729 yea that was a bad one man. I don’t know anyone who can recover from those beatings/KOs

[@OmnipotentSpud]

Not cool, guy who is supposedly cool.

[@robby2867]

Fighters don't make much when they're young. For most of his career Chris was making less than 100K per fight. Now that he should be retiring he's making more than 300K

[@phantom_mist1726]

“What’s left to prove” it’s all that comes to my mind when it comes to Chris wiedman. I wish he would just let it go. 😢

[@nicolasstarheart2903]

When you get into the entertainment field, especially sports entertainment, and you feel that high, you never want to stop chasing that high. You never want to go quietly in the night anymore, and you want to keep chasing that high.

[@BerriesMcGOO]

That intro hurts my heart

[@moody9442]

im 40 now and at 2 ages i noticed big changes overnight. at 32 i relized i slowed/peeked. it was tinny but i noticed and at 36 i stoped healing like i use to.

[@tab021]

It definitely happens. Was running full power til 36 and it felt like I slammed into a wall. In a matter of weeks I felt like I became noticeably much much older

[@KevinBuritica]

Great vid on Tony Ferg

[@hirotiki9578]

Guess he had to prove that he was p4p the best eye poker ever

[@robbyk5266]

The problem is no buddy in Wiedman's camp is honest with him and given him the Rogan Schuab conversation. His chin, aka topnof his head, is gone. The flying knee destroyed his ability to withstand the damage he was ince able to. More over his gym has 1 contender that is winning and dangerous to their division. LongoSerra is a relic of years gone by and have not adapted their fighters to the changes in MMA. Merab is all they have and he is his own beast not built by the gym.

[@madgavin7568]

Dude come on, if anything Serra-Longo Fight Team has been one of the more consistent MMA gyms when it comes to adapting to the game. Their first UFC champion was Matt Serra back in 2007, then Chris Weidman in 2013, Aljamain Sterling in 2021 and Merab will be getting his own title shot this year and win or lose, will remain a problem for 135 until he blows a gasket (which will end his prime). If anything, the longevity of the gym has been quite remarkable and compared to AKA and ATT, underappreciated. Regarding Weidman I think he's too tough and delusional for his own good, I'm sure he has people around him telling him he should stop, but he's stubborn so he won't.

[@robbyk5266]

@@madgavin7568 bro, do you even watch MMA? AKA and ATT have been around for a long time and have had tonnes of long reigning champions. Aljo's championship is highly suspect and he only defended once. Merab is all they got, and he isn't that way cuz of their coaching prowess. Aljo at FTHW is totally unproven and after getting KOd like he was, if Katter doesn't flatline him, Emmett will. Fravola ended up on BSD's highlight reel. Who else do they have? Nicksick and Whitman are far superior coaches with more champs than serralongo in like half the time.

[@madgavin7568]

@@robbyk5266 Way to miss my point entirely bro. The fact that they've had Serra, Weidman and Sterling in three eras of the sport (00s, 10s and 20s) shows that your point about them being a 'relic years gone by', is nonsensical. They've still been able to produce fighters who've become champions. Contrast this to actual gyms that are relics like Jackson-Wink MMA, they've lost all relevance at the highest level since 2016 with only Jon Jones carrying their torch until he was kicked out in 2021. Or Team Alpha Male who haven't had a UFC champion since 2017 and all of their current fighters have struggled to break into the elite of their divisions. Do I seriously need to bring up other Relics like the Lion's Den or Brazilian Top Team to enhance my point? Sterling was a reigning, defending UFC champion at the end of the day and he only lost his belt like last year. Serra-Longo Fight Team is still relevant.

[@legitwhitebelt8353]

He's still our boy, it's true

[@Spencersmithfilm]

THAT’S STILL MY BOY!

[@ODMagicMike]

Does anyone else hate watching old fights cuz of how bad Goldberg was on commentary? Best move ufc ever made firing him.

[@AdamSambuco]

Ugh, another amazing intro just to lead into a conversation. Man, I hate the bait and switch on this channel. I never know when I click if I'll get an extremely polished and well-researched video, or an off-the-cuff podcast with the bros.

[@carphucker2973]

Sounds like a skill issue on your part

[@shivams9329]

Fascinating discussion - great topic.

[@Aaron-fx5so]

Is Bruno Silva some insane UFC fighter? He got dominated on the feet by Shara on his debut, bro got dropped by Gerald Meerschaert. Yall saying Chris is being fed to the wolves by having to fight a 1-5 Bruno Silva since 2022 is so disrespectful it's insane. He's definitely getting old but Jesus Christ since when has Bruno Silva been talked about like this. Idk how you go from fighting people on their debuts and losing to being talked about like a boogeyman for fucking Chris Weidman.

[@CW-yp9jo]

Middleweight isn't deep enough to do those nostalgia bookings whereas lightweight is in regards to the Jim Miller discussion.

[@hardnewstakenharder]

I know we're trying to respect Weidman's legacy, but not at least mentioning USADA's role in his downfall is a major oversight.

[@KingKeNNySlay]

100

[@ThaMxUp]

sorry I've been away from watching MMA since silva-weidman 2, what did USADA do or not do that screwed him over?

[@phantom_mist1726]

All of his losses aren’t due to him slowing down. He’s getting KOed. Steroids CANT improve your chin. I never understood this argument.

[@CasualMMAFan]

@@ThaMxUpOP is basically trying to suggest that Weidman may have been using PEDs or TRT that USADA had now banned when they became sanctioned with the UFC.

[@madgavin7568]

Weidman was a big Middleweight who I believe used IV's similar to Hendricks at Welterweight and Barao at Bantamweight. When they couldn't use IV's anymore their performances suffered.

[@endlessfox7986]

amazing thumbnail

[@ve2430]

Before age 50, it's more of a motivation and confidence issue when you see Champs start losing after their first loss. Plenty of older guys came back strong at an older age and went on epic winning streaks because they still had the confidence and drive.

[@harry1583]

Its like how I felt with Volks vs Zombie. I felt bad for zombie on that fight but was happy enough he retired that night.

[@ryanhunt9652]

It would have been the right fight for Chris and Bo to fight on the UFC 300 main card. It would have truly been a passing of the torch. Very much like Anderson and Izzy.

[@4gegtyreeyuyeddffvyt]

The wheels of time just passed him by

[@tigersympathiser2265]

Man's got an incredibly impressive career, beating Silva, Belfort and Machida? I think Weidman had his time and has nothing to be ashamed of

[@bo1g3r]

pretty sure when you break a bone it heals stronger and more dense than it previously was. common knowledge in 2024, no? your better off breaking a bone than tearing an acl or something like that when it comes to getting back to 100% recovered.

[@playvoltage]

its no secret why these OGs are coming back as USADA leaves

[@richsteiner]

You guys should do a video on fighter nicknames, either the maddest ones or nicknames you didn’t know fighters had. Just found out JBJ used to be called sexual chocolate and now I’m wondering what else I don’t know 😂

[@mvp1904]

Good idea. Khabib had bad boy as a nickname 😂

[@Jeroen4]

Agony of the eyepoke

[@crankskinatra6038]

Yo intro was ⛽️

[@BusinessChris_]

Ray Longo needs to wake up, the game has passed Chris and being his coach for such an extended period you’d think he would just be straight up with him

[@Killerbam123]

Oh god I’m getting Tony Ferguson flashbacks 🥲

[@jasminewilde4731]

Flashbacks? Dude, Tony’s still playing stupid games now (and winning stupid prizes). Except Tony’s playing about with CTE, which is worse than the chance of ending up with a limp imo

[@nathanchristman6660]

Yk... I just looked at all who he has lost to and it's really not as bad as it looks on paper. The only losses on his record that makes me think he isn't gonna be champ again is his losses to hall and tavares. Especially the brad loss.

[@BlitzinMackGaming]

I'm bad with names but the guy that said he's not the target audience for Nick Diaz is definitely wrong. Which the other guy pointed out. Just because you're the target audience doesn't mean you want to see it. It just means they are hoping that you will. The target audience is definitely the people that used to watch Nick Diaz, because like the other guy pointed out there isn't going to be new fans that know who he is and want to see him fight. The target audience is all of the older fans.

[@jfethier5604]

At least this not on the UFC 300 card

[@31TV_TX]

That thumbnail tho

[@procow2274]

Nick diaz went from dont be scared homie to im scared homie

[@moody9442]

a foreman moment has happened. texterra

[@craigpiercer79]

At 1:57 you mentioned Ric Flair, well he's not 90, (he's 75), and he now resides in Ohio. I know this because He comes to all the Columbus Bluejackets home games. He's not a hockey fan, (at least I don't think he is) he comes to the games looking for a market for his own brand of energy drinks called "WOOOOO Energy". He rides on the back of the Zamboni between periods and throws WOOOOO Energy into the crowd. I'm unsure if he is on dialysis or not but I'm pretty sure he's an alcoholic (I'm an alcoholic and we can usually smell our own). I will definitely ask him about the dialysis though.

[@jonathanmoore7582]

Weidman made 426k disclosed pay for his last fight so they can't book him against a nobody. These last 2 have been pretty favorable matchups it could have been against a young killer on the way up the rankings.

[@ajg9937]

Chris Weidman is still on former champion money. That's the only reason Dana want's him to retire. He's paying former champion money to a prelim fighter

More an injury from wrestling than an age problem. His knees were almost bone on when he entered the UFC

[@jasminewilde4731]

To be honest, I wasn’t massively interested in Weidman as a competitor by 2021, never mind now. To fight at the UFC ranked level, you need to cling to the delusion that you’re invincible (to major injuries anyway) and I think once that’s gone you’ll be too gun shy to really make an impact, for the same reason most of us can’t imagine fighting in the cage - fear of damage

[@barryallen8231]

that intro hit too hard bros chill.....

[@R.PMcMurphy]

Forgot about Arlovski

[@jf2849]

I thought Chris was done years ago there was very little chance he was going to come back any good after that leg break. Conor is in a similar situation only far worse because all of the money drugs and fame. If Conor comes back he’s going to get embarrassed. Chris atleast wants to fight foolishly perhaps but still he’s trying. I don’t believe Conor is trying at all I think he’s gotten lazy and won’t train seriously enough to beat anyone even remotely decent.

[@fernandomendoza6949]

I know I'm not the only one watching it to see him leave in a stretcher. Chris is The only fighter I can't stand

[@ApexPunisherX]

You're wrong for implying that fans are somehow savages for wanting Chris to lose. I want him to lose simply because of his level of delusion! If he were to say that this was his last fight win or lose, I'd root for him. BUT I know that if Chris wins he'll claim that he still has what it take to be the best in the world which he doesn't. He needs a reality check. You don't hear Jim Miller making false claims. He just fights because he loves to. If Weidman wasn't delusional he'd be much easier to root for. I got tired of his BS claims that he's a "nightmare matchup for Izzy" when he's not. Izzy's not a 40 year old Silva. Many fans root against Chris for these reasons.

[@theywouldnthavetocensormei9231]

Maybe that's just how he motivates himself though, like he knows he's not really the best in the world, but if doesn't aim for that it's like he's aiming for nothing. When you hit a baseball, you aren't trying to hit a flyout, you're trying to hit it to the moon. You obviously aren't going to hit it to the moon, but you gotta aim high.

[@carphucker2973]

This is dumb

[@Bo-Dog]

UFC is giving Bruno Silva getting a vet/big name for his record. They let they the young bloods finish off the vets all the time ex: BJ x Yair😢

[@kevincarter2020]

When Romero hit him with that flying knee I thought Weidman died

[@realsmt]

This was hard to watch. I watched all those fights and Chris W. fall from grace is gravity kn steroids.

[@lancertreepuffer]

1:40 nope, its the $$

[@GengoSenmon]

He got lucky to be in the right place at the right time for Silva's decline. He was never anywhere near the level of a prime Silva.

[@johnes]

Ideally he would win this next fight and retire for good.

[@orderinchaos83]

This is going to be a rough one, isn't it?

[@througtonsheirs_doctorwhol5914]

@16:00 - Dana White doesn't want Weidman to go to PFL or the new Scott Coker org after the UFC. Jim Miller? Never a champ. People's champ gets the cool ending. Not ex-UFC champs.é Cuz the ex-champs are too valuable post-UFC to people like Coker and Jake Paul to re-USE. Dana White doesn't wanna let them

[@moody9442]

35+ league for those who cant keep up anymore

[@ifgwelf]

I have a feeling Chris just wants to go out on a W. That's all. He's hunting for one last win so he can put his gloves down in the octagon

[@MD-zm6sn]

Needed 3 years off after that Yoel knockout.

[@tribecalledmason1917]

I know he never fell as low as Weidman but Glover came back and won the title almost out of nowhere

[@jfethier5604]

Blachowicz was 38 years old

[@josephcarvalho7713]

Should just stick to grappling matches

[@bretthumphrey6821]

Lots

[@codyconnell6510]

I would 1000% rather see Chris fight Cody brundage.

[@rohitkandalgaonkar9996]

Weidman was a beast in his prime. A great fighter that will go down in history. I wish more fighters realised when their time was done 😢

[@themilepodcast1132]

The answer is absolutely not lmao

[@HaamRadio54]

Chris eyedman

[@juliansimpson3951]

Do any of these guys train?

[@rico14]

Of course not lol

[@fernandocenteno4446]

He needs a retirement fight.

[@sandman62100]

I think Chris Weidman has one more championship run in him. He's got everything you look for in a fighter: world class wrestling, granite chin, power in both hands, and the heart of a lion. He's just had really bad luck but I think he comes back better than ever and will challenge for that strap again. People need to recognize that he is a legend and possibly the greatest to ever do it! 💪 island for life baby

[@Anthony-wm5of]

Nah. That would be a miracle at this point 😥

[@joealbarella2493]

How crazy would that be? I mean imagine for a second that Chris wins by TKO ( Just total Domination ) on Saturday & calls out Paulo Costa or Brendan Allen, Wins that fight & then goes after Dricus !! It would literally be the CRAZIEST thing to EVER happen in the UFC. Crazier than Matt Serra beating GSP for the belt.

[@carphucker2973]

lol

[@ParanoidFook]

Ever since Chris Weidman faked being hurt with Gerard moussassi and said he couldn’t continue due to an illegal knee, then it was ruled it was a legal knee, his career went into the crapper. R.I.P. CW

[@AlmostEvery]

Wow. What content😂

[@CompleteProducer84]

With Chris, I don’t really question him as much because he’s hardly had over 20 fights. So he probably still as the itch to fight. It’s not like he’s 30W-28L, 43 years old and doesn’t get the point. He’s obviously not winning a title but I can’t hate on him for doing what he loves, and paying some bills.

[@The-Mma-Gringo]

Dude...i hope i don't see him get hurt again...like...ever...in a fight...with respect

[@Привид_Бандери]

It's criminal how underappreciated Chris is, to be honest... Chris is not only a legend in the combat sports sphere, Chris is without doubt an absolute champion, in and out of that cage.

[@carphucker2973]

Nah