Chris Weidman’s Return: Middleweight Matchup Confirmed for UFC Fight Night

Former UFC champion Chris Weidman is set to make his return to the Octagon in March, as he takes on Bruno Silva at a UFC Fight Night event in Atlantic City, New Jersey. This highly anticipated middleweight matchup is expected to take place on March 30.

Former UFC champion Chris Weidman will continue his comeback from a serious leg injury with a middleweight matchup against Bruno Silva at a UFC Fight Night event in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Weidman, who famously upset Anderson Silva to win the middleweight belt in 2013, has had two wins in his past nine UFC appearances. Silva, who had a breakout year in 2021, is looking to bounce back from recent losses.

Former UFC champion Chris Weidman is set to make his return to the Octagon in March, as he takes on Bruno Silva at a UFC Fight Night event in Atlantic City, New Jersey. This highly anticipated middleweight matchup is expected to take place on March 30, pending the finalization of contracts.

Weidman, who suffered a serious leg injury in April 2021, has been on a journey to recovery. This will be his second fight since his return, following a two-year absence from the sport. Unfortunately, his comeback was cut short when he suffered another fractured leg and a unanimous decision loss in his last bout against Brad Tavares.

With a record of 15 wins and 7 losses in his UFC career, Weidman is determined to prove himself once again. He gained fame in 2013 when he upset Anderson Silva to win the middleweight belt, and successfully defended it in a rematch against Silva, who suffered a broken leg.

His opponent, Bruno Silva, had an impressive start to his UFC career with three consecutive wins in 2021. However, he has since faced some setbacks, including losses to current light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira and ranked middleweight Brendan Allen.

Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting matchup between Chris Weidman and Bruno Silva!

(Source: ESPN)