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Chris Weidman vs. Jack Hermansson Targeted For UFC Oklahoma City

Chris WeidmanChris Weidman has, in fact, decided to return down to middleweight after one bout at light heavyweight. According to a report from ESPN, former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman will take on Jack Hermansson in the UFC Oklahoma City main event on May 2. The fight goes down from the Chesapeake Energy Arena and is […]

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Chris Weidman has, in fact, decided to return down to middleweight after one bout at light heavyweight.

According to a report from ESPN, former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman will take on Jack Hermansson in the UFC Oklahoma City main event on May 2. The fight goes down from the Chesapeake Energy Arena and is expected to broadcast on ESPN+. Both Weidman and Hermansson have verbally agreed to the matchup.

Weidman has lost five of his last six bouts, being finished in all of his defeats. He has only one win in the past four years, that being a submission win over Kelvin Gastelum at UFC Uniondale in 2017. Now, Weidman is hoping to get back in the win column against one of the division’s most talented prospects.

Hermansson just had a four-fight win streak snapped by Jared Cannonier in September. The loss came by way of a TKO in the second round in Denmark. Had Hermansson picked up the win, he likely would have been looking at a title opportunity. Hermansson has proven himself as one of the best grapplers at 185 pounds, and will certainly pose an interesting matchup against Weidman, a decorated wrestler, when they’re locked inside the Octagon.

What do you think about the matchup between Weidman and Hermansson?

Chris Weidman vs. Jack Hermansson Targeted For May 2 UFC Event

Chris Weidman and Jack Hermansson will look to get back on the horse this spring. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto reports that Weidman, who is a former UFC middleweight title holder, has agreed to a bout with Hermansson. Okamoto notes that nothing has been …

Chris Weidman and Jack Hermansson will look to get back on the horse this spring. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto reports that Weidman, who is a former UFC middleweight title holder, has agreed to a bout with Hermansson. Okamoto notes that nothing has been signed yet but the UFC is looking to finalize the bout for May […]

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Report: Chris Weidman Agrees to Face Jack Hermansson at UFC Fight Night 174

Chris Weidman ‘s bid to make his return to the middleweight division a memorable one is gathering steam after the 35-year-old agreed to face Jack Hermansson at UFC Fight Night 174 in May …

Chris Weidman ‘s bid to make his return to the middleweight division a memorable one is gathering steam after the 35-year-old agreed to face Jack Hermansson at UFC Fight Night 174 in May …

Chris Weidman Announces Middleweight Return, Predicts Reyes KOs Jones

Chris WeidmanFormer UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman is returning to his former championship weight class. Weidman, who has been struggling inside the Octagon as of late, comes off a failed debut at light heavyweight last year. “The All American” was welcomed to the division by Dominick Reyes, who is now challenging for the 205-pound title tomorrow […]

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Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman is returning to his former championship weight class.

Weidman, who has been struggling inside the Octagon as of late, comes off a failed debut at light heavyweight last year. “The All American” was welcomed to the division by Dominick Reyes, who is now challenging for the 205-pound title tomorrow night (Sat. February 8, 2020). Reyes knocked Weidman out cold in the first round in dominant fashion.

Now, the ex-185-pound king has lost five of his last six fights, all by way of knockout or TKO. He hasn’t won since July of 2017 when he submitted Kelvin Gastelum, a fight he was badly rocked in early on. Taking to Instagram, Weidman has announced his intentions to return to middleweight, and is working to get a fight booked around April.

“I’ve been through the highest of highs and the lowest of lows in my fight career. I really love what I do, and I believe I still have some great moments ahead of me! Can’t wait to shut up all the haters!

“To all the people that have supported me through the ups and the downs, I appreciate it more than you know. I am more motivated than ever and I know the future is bright. Hopefully getting a fight booked around April back in the MW division!”

On Twitter, Weidman offered his thoughts on tomorrow’s UFC 247 pay-per-view (PPV) event, which is headlined by a light heavyweight championship match between defending champion Jon Jones and Reyes. Weidman is picking Reyes, the man who last defeated him, to pull off what would be one of the biggest upsets in mixed martial arts (MMA) history, and knock Jones out to take the strap.

“I got Reyes winning by KO.”

What do you think about Weidman returning to middleweight? What do you make of his knockout prediction for Reyes over Jones?

Chris Weidman Explains Why He’d Pass On Third Anderson Silva Bout

Don’t expect to see Chris Weidman vs. Anderson Silva III if the “All-American” has his way. Weidman holds two finishes over Silva. In their first encounter, Weidman shocked the world by becoming the first man to defeat “The Spid…

Don’t expect to see Chris Weidman vs. Anderson Silva III if the “All-American” has his way. Weidman holds two finishes over Silva. In their first encounter, Weidman shocked the world by becoming the first man to defeat “The Spider” under the UFC banner. Their rematch ended in horrific fashion when Silva broke his leg after […]

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Chris Weidman Not Interested In Anderson Silva Fight, Prefers Luke Rockhold

Chris Weidman is currently in a downward spiral. The former UFC middleweight champion has lost five of his last six fights, most recently a first-round TKO defeat to Dominick Reyes back in October. Given his level of opposition, it would ideally be best for Weidman to take a step back and face a lower-ranked opponent. […]

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Chris Weidman is currently in a downward spiral.

The former UFC middleweight champion has lost five of his last six fights, most recently a first-round TKO defeat to Dominick Reyes back in October.

Given his level of opposition, it would ideally be best for Weidman to take a step back and face a lower-ranked opponent. Maybe even some older fighters like Anderson Silva in a trilogy fight.

However, Weidman — who defeated Silva twice in 2013 — believes there’s more to lose than gain from fighting “The Spider” a third time.

“Anderson Silva? No. They need to pay me crazy money to fight him,” Weidman said in a recent podcast (via The Body Lock). “That’s a no. I already beat him twice. Got nothing to gain from that unless it’s money.”

One fight that does interest him is with Luke Rockhold. Rockhold defeated Weidman for the middleweight title back in 2015 which kicked off his recent run of setbacks.

“The All-American” would love the chance to get revenge but interestingly, wants a tune-up fight first.

“Rockhold, I’d like to fight him but not this next fight, I’ll take a tune-up fight,” he added. “I still think he’s good. Obviously, people say he doesn’t have a chin anymore but they say that about me too. I still think he’s a tough opponent.

“I haven’t had a tune-up fight in my career. My last 11 or 12 guys are top five in the world. I’ve been [in] main events and on the main card since my first fight in the UFC.”

A tune-up fight wouldn’t be the worst thing for Weidman. Although it would be a step down in competition, it would certainly help build his confidence back up.

What do you think of Weidman taking a tune-up fight before fighting someone like Rockhold?

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