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MMA legend Anderson Silva will return to boxing to face former UFC champion Chris Weidman on Nov. 14 in Miami, in a six-round heavyweight bout streamed on Netflix, marking a rematch of their MMA rivalry and Silva's boxing debut against Weidman.
Eryk Anders secured a second-round TKO victory over Chris Weidman at UFC 310, using a relentless ground and pound strategy after escaping a guillotine choke attempt. Despite being knocked down in the first round, Anders turned the fight around in the second, forcing the referee to stop the bout at 4:51. Anders, who is nearing the end of his career, added a former champion to his resume, while Weidman, recovering from a past leg injury, faces an uncertain future with a 1-2 record since his return.
Chris Weidman's middleweight fight against Eryk Anders at UFC 309 in Madison Square Garden was cancelled due to a medical issue with Anders. Weidman expressed his disappointment on social media, stating he was ready and excited to fight in his home state. This would have been his third fight since recovering from a leg injury in 2021.
The UFC 309 middleweight fight between Chris Weidman and Eryk Anders was canceled after Anders fell ill due to unspecified medical issues. The cancellation, announced just hours before the event at Madison Square Garden, left Weidman "completely devastated" as he was eager to extend his winning streak and perform in his home state.
UFC 309 has faced significant disruptions, including the last-minute cancellation of a fight between former middleweight champion Chris Weidman and Eryk Anders due to medical issues on Anders' side. This cancellation is particularly disappointing for Weidman, who was eager to compete in his home state of New York for the first time since 2018. The main event still features Jon Jones defending his heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic at Madison Square Garden.
The UFC 309 event at Madison Square Garden faced a last-minute change as the fight between Chris Weidman and Eryk Anders was canceled due to Anders' illness. Both fighters had successfully made weight and expressed enthusiasm for the bout, which was set for the prelims. Weidman, who was looking to build on a recent victory, shared his disappointment on social media. The main card still features high-profile fights, including Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic for the heavyweight title.
UFC middleweight Eryk Anders reflects on his past drug abuse and its impact on his MMA career as he prepares to face Chris Weidman at UFC 309. Anders, a former college football champion, has been clean for over a year, which has led to personal growth and gaining custody of his son. He acknowledges that his past lifestyle hindered his performance and is now focused on his future, both in and out of the octagon, with three fights left on his current contract.
The final UFC 302 Embedded episode features fighters cutting weight before the official weigh-ins, appearances by Chris Weidman and Aljamain Sterling, a conversation between Dustin Poirier and Islam Makhachev’s team, and the UFC 302 ceremonial weigh-ins.
Bruno Silva suffered a 30 percent loss of vision in one eye due to eye pokes from Chris Weidman during their UFC Atlantic City fight. Silva's team plans to appeal the decision to the New Jersey Athletic Control Board in hopes of overturning the loss to a no-contest, as they believe the referee's handling of the situation was unfair. Silva is still undergoing medical tests to monitor his vision and hopes for a fair resolution.
Chris Weidman's controversial win over Bruno Silva at UFC on ESPN 54 has sparked outrage due to multiple eye pokes and a questionable decision change from a third-round TKO to a unanimous decision. Many believe the fight should have been ruled a no contest or a disqualification, and the New Jersey commission's handling of the situation has been heavily criticized. Weidman's victory has raised concerns about fairness and sportsmanship in the UFC.
Bruno Silva plans to appeal his UFC Atlantic City loss to Chris Weidman, citing multiple eye pokes and criticizing the referee's handling of the situation. Silva believes the result should have been ruled a no-contest and feels the New Jersey commission unfairly favored Weidman. He accuses Weidman of acting in bad faith and vows that a potential rematch will be different.
Chris Weidman reacts to his controversial technical decision win over Bruno Silva at UFC Atlantic City, expressing regret over the eye pokes that led to the stoppage but also questioning Silva's reaction. Weidman, who hadn't won in nearly four years, acknowledges the dark cloud over the victory but insists he didn't intentionally foul Silva. Despite considering retirement if he had lost, Weidman now feels rejuvenated and anticipates more fights in the future.
Manon Fiorot secures a dominant win over Erin Blanchfield at UFC Atlantic City, sparking discussions about her potential title shot and Blanchfield's next move. The post-fight show also covers Joaquin Buckley's victory over Vicente Luque, Chris Weidman's controversial win against Bruno Silva, and other storylines from the event.
Chris Weidman secured a controversial win over Bruno Silva at UFC Atlantic City, with the fight initially declared a TKO victory for Weidman after a flurry of punches following eye pokes. However, the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board ultimately scored the fight in Weidman's favor due to his lead on all scorecards. Weidman expressed satisfaction with his first win in nearly four years, acknowledging the challenges he has faced, and looks forward to further progress in future bouts.
Chris Weidman's controversial win over Bruno Silva at UFC on ESPN 54 sparked social media reactions after Silva protested being poked in the eye, leading to the official result being changed from a TKO win for Weidman to a unanimous decision. The incident prompted a lot of discussion and criticism from fighters and fans, with many calling for a no contest and expressing sympathy for Silva.