Chris Weidman Initially Planned Retirement Fight, but Now Keeps Open Mind | UFC on ESPN 54
2024 ж. 26 Сәу.
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UFC on ESPN 54's Chris Weidman spoke to MMA Junkie and reporters at media day for his middleweight bout vs. Bruno Silva on Saturday in Atlantic City, N.J.
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I think Chris is badly in denial. He should have already retired
He might be on juice now 😂
@@damowantswealthyea he did indicate at some "natural product" whatever that means
I KNOW 10000% I would get my @$$ kicked maybe even seriously hurt seeing as I've NEVER had a professional fight but I can tell you FOR SURE I would go into a UFC fight against anyone for $500k Weidman is a former champ so there's ALWAYS a chance he WINS which means he'll make even MORE MONEY. These older fighters ( Aldo coming back, Stipe, El Cucuy ETC ) almost ALL of them (Not Stipe) have fighting as their #1 source of income , with families to provide for you really CANNOT blame them for taking 1 more paycheck if they can get it.
@@joealbarella2493Trust me, Jose Aldo is swimming in money!!! Dude was making Champion money for like 7/8 years!!! Always the main event and getting PPV points. Not to mention he’s had multiple restaurants all over Brazil since 2016. He’s fine!! Plus he’s still a fukkkin monster in that cage. Weidman has been trash for the last 7/8 yrs
@@pierrefab7185Jose is probably well off but don’t act like champion pay in UFC is amazing if you’re not a ppv draw you’re lucky to get 600k
Bro didn't expect leg kicks
Let's go chris 🙌
crazy lol
unbelievable.. I have never even trained anything and I could’ve told you that
It's crazy that not only did he NOT think his opponent would throw leg kicks, but in reality the ENTIRE TEAM not a SINGLE PERSON said " hey Chris maybe we should practice checking / being prepared for him to kick your legs
Did they not watch any tape or see the stats on Brad? So stupid
Brad Tavares has been fighting in the UFC for 14 years and has 24 UFC fights and the Chris and his team didn't "see him as a leg kicker" lol.
Surprised by leg kicks? This guy smart
If I was fighting Brad Tavares, I'd be more worried about him stealing my girl than kicking my legs.
@@puntsizeyou shouldn’t be worried about that. Very much so a cuckish thing to say, keep it going strong man!
We need to start checking the IQ's of fighters. This one would have never made it...
Bruno's gonna beat the shit outta this guy. Retire already, Chris
I KNOW 10000% I would get my @$$ kicked maybe even seriously hurt seeing as I've NEVER had a professional fight but I can tell you FOR SURE I would go into a UFC fight against anyone for $500k Weidman is a former champ so there's ALWAYS a chance he WINS which means he'll make even MORE MONEY. These older fighters ( Aldo coming back, Stipe, El Cucuy ETC ) almost ALL of them (Not Stipe) have fighting as their #1 source of income , with families to provide for you really CANNOT blame them for taking 1 more paycheck if they can get it.
@@joealbarella2493 You cannot possibly be more than 100% sure. I'd for sure beat Chris in a fight, I'm a much better version of Dominick Reyes, and Reyes stiffened him. Bruno is wild and unpredictable, and I'm only 75% sure I'd beat him. Even my hero Poatan got rocked, and had a dogfight with him.
That's why you're not a fighter, only a viewer. With that being said, I think you're correct 😂😂
@@puntsizepereira ended silvas career. he has a glass chin since the fight. he got outboxed by meerschaert lmao
No way he “beats the shit out of Chris” My moneys on WEIDMAN!!
I hate seeing champions keep ruining their records. But I will always watch them fight regardless
They spelled blanchfield wrong 😭
Good damn catch 😮 lmao
Casual.
@@SatoshiShintoMe how?
nothing but love and respect for Mr. Weidman
Clown. Those were the most blatant eye pokes ever
@@pr6046 Nasty double eye-gouge claw technique to finish it. What a legend xD
Didn’t see him as a leg kicker this guy was a former champ how can you not know your opponent
Beyond that if u come back from a traumatic leg break, every one u fight is going to be a kicker
Yep
Bro, just retire.
What have we spoken about retirement being a decision that belongs to the fighter and only to the fighter? Given that it's a full grown @$$ adult? Are we not creating a dialogue here ? Hello?
I KNOW 10000% I would get my @$$ kicked maybe even seriously hurt seeing as I've NEVER had a professional fight but I can tell you FOR SURE I would go into a UFC fight against anyone for $500k Weidman is a former champ so there's ALWAYS a chance he WINS which means he'll make even MORE MONEY. These older fighters ( Aldo coming back, Stipe, El Cucuy ETC ) almost ALL of them (Not Stipe) have fighting as their #1 source of income , with families to provide for you really CANNOT blame them for taking 1 more paycheck if they can get it.
He’s had over 30 surgeries and he’s 40 years old. He’s going to be a cripple.
@@joealbarella2493 lol
His the new brendan schaub
My prediction: Chis get leg kicked so bad, they need to amputate from the hip. After the surgery, he weighs 165. He decides to cut to 155 and fight light heavyweight. After 6 more loses, him and Tony get matched up at UFC 400. Loser has to retire, winner goes on a title run and loses in the title fight to Hap Chandler. What a sport.
He’s gonna cut to 155 and fight at light heavyweight?? He would still have to gain 50 pounds
Weidman is undefeated against fighters named Silva so it should be an interesting stat to keep an eye on
You might have just sold a moneyline…. Dammit you
Jon anik type stat
This is hilarious
Chris is a Legend! Best of Luck this weekend~
You gotta think Longo being the straight shooter he is told Weidman enough! This doesn't end well!
I hope he goes back to wrestling and Ground N Pound
They can stop his takedowns now
Keep it up young champ
Is there an interview with Ruziboev?
He sounds great! Excited to watch….KO round 1
I agree he gets sparked out in RD 1
Sounds like his CTE is regressing. Glad to hear it.
At $300k a fight he will fight until he’s in a wheelchair😳😂
It’s sad because I honestly love this guy, but this should be it for him. Retire and enjoy your family. The leg is gone
I hope he takes the W this weekend , but that last match with Brad T. wasn't convincing that Chris still has at all. All his future opponents are going to go straight for the leg. 😏 However, would love for him to get a win in his hometown/ state 👏
All the kicks! Go CW
"Taking a supplement, feels like a superpower:....Bet the mortgage on Bruno.....
Nah you were right Chris. Retire. I thiught you actually did and was glad
What ever weakness you show in a professional fight your opponent is gonna try to exploit it.🤦
He didn’t expect Tavares to kick? 🤦♂️
Let’s go Chris! All 🇺🇸 let’s take this guy to wrestling practice
I sure is mind will be wide open after the fight
Chris with the lay and pray decision
I know if I’m fighting Chis… leg 🦵 kicks and ankle picks… that would be flowing in my head in the octagon
Bruno is 1-4 in his last 5 Chris is 1-4 in his last 5
Cut them both from the UFC and lower fighter pay.
Not expecting leg kicks after coming off a catastrophic leg injury sounds extremely naive to me. I think it's more of Chris coping with an absolute terrible performance.
right. Soon as Anderson returned from his injury his opps went str8 for his legs
Future champion!!!
😂😂
yeah whatever Weidman. legend. but I'm so sick of old fighters farting out delusions and stupid shit. just shut up and retire before people forget how great you are. same goes to Ferguson 5 fights ago
In what universe does Blindado not win this weekend? Genuinely don't see a path to victory for Wideman.
What nutrition supplement has he been using?
One that he’s the owner and founder of lol Trinity Gold Nutrition
Any of them seeings they kicked USADA
@@SFCBEITZ he started the company however he got the supplement from a family friend who got it from a DR in India ( I think it was INDIA ) After taking it for a few weeks & seeing the results he started the company to help get it in the hands of more people TO HELP MORE PEOPLE ( he was on Ariel Heiwani )
This is his last fight, talking about retirement. It's already done
I have nothing but respect for Chris, but for his own health and safety he needs to retire. He's got nothing else to prove and so much to lose! I hate to see legends not know when to hang up the towel...
Praying for Weidman to win by submission
A prayer will definitely be needed, lost 5/6 last fights.
When the fans want you to retire then they are ALWAYS right. Chris gonna do a BJ Penn
Regardless of what the Fans Say these Men/Women decide their fate, if they listened to other people they would have NEVER become Champion of the World ( I'd bet they've been counted out 1000s of times ) I KNOW 10000% I would get my @$$ kicked maybe even seriously hurt seeing as I've NEVER had a professional fight but I can tell you FOR SURE I would go into a UFC fight against anyone for $500k Wiedman is a former champ so there's ALWAYS a chance he WINS which means he'll make even MORE MONEY. These older fighters ( Aldo coming back, Stipe, El Cucuy ETC ) almost ALL of them (Not Stipe) have fighting as their #1 source of income , with families to provide for, you really CANNOT blame them for taking 1 more paycheck if they can get it.
Cris "cocky" weedman😂
If you look at the placebo supplement he is selling now, you know this is not going to be a good fight for him.
This is the same guy who picked jiri , Strickland and Colby to win 😂😂😂😂😂😂
1:30 was expecting someone to fight him and predominantly box in the pocket yet he has a fucked up leg thats easily gonna be targeted.... I'm not evena fighter but a former world champs IQ thinks this??? Baffling... Retire.
I respect the All-American, but too many 185ers in the UFC will now 100% destroy him. Would be cool to see Chris get a win in the AC and lay the gloves down. Peace! 🥊🥊🥊
Chris should beat Bruno Silva. If he can't get through him he should definitely retire. There would be no realistic path back to the title.
He needs like 5 wins for a title shot. His old belt doesn't carry any weight. Not after this long. Everyone is a former middleweight champion these days. There is like 5 of them still fighting.
He's obviously doing this for the money, since he's been in the UFC for more than 10 years and his was a former champ he's probably on like a pretty decent contract.
Need Matt Serra in your corner
Chris: Nobody has the skills that I have. Also Chris: I didn't expect leg kicks.
Skills and application of skills are not the same thing .
@@finnmarr-heenan2397That's honestly one of the dumbest things I've seen in a minute. You really took the time to type that out? Skills are ONLY determined by application; especially in combat sports. You think they determine fights on intentions? Seriously, I'm not trying to upset you, or be mean... but what you said is just fucking dumb.
If he ends this with a loss he really should retire
First fight anderson was showboating an got ko'd Second fight anderson broke his leg by kicking chris Chris won both fights but ikr why I believe anderson can beat him lol😅I'm dumb ok it'd weird ik
Got a point lol
Chris Weidman, starts the fight after he pokes the guy in the eye??????? $50,000 bonus. Red panties
Is he aware that Bruno Silva also kicks legs lol
Bruno Silva has a shit fight IQ so who knows if he’s smart enough to leg kick
Bruno has nasty hands. Chris probably getting slept.
I hope Chris gets the win and then retires
No reason this guy should be fighting. I guess he needs the money.
500K to show
@@colgrey438 Can't believe he hasn't been cut lol
Mediocre interview srry but 🤷🏾♂️ Not blaming chris the interviewers
I didn't mean anything to me.
chris should have taken all the steroids and drugs he needed to heal. he actually didnt take all kinds of steroids to stay in usada or something like that, now hes still suffering from that injury and injury stemming from that. Conor went on the sauce and seems to have healed much faster and better. Think Chris has enough money to use the same drugs and treatment conor did
how do those guys volunteer to have their legs broken/cut to be taller. they cant be healing 100 percent. specially with the 6 inch extention
Bro needs to retire if he loses
I would have him retire before this next fight.
Break a leg Chris
Poor guy 😂
BLANCHFIELD 😂😂😂
Good luck chris. get a win and retire please.
Glad to see Chris back in the octagon. He hasn’t fought since his injury right??
Eye poker
Mr eyepoke
Dude needs to retire...
I think you should get cut for statements like these, clearly not in a sane headspace to think he has even top 20 BJJ or STRIKING OF ALL THINGS hahahah deluded
Scrub cheater..
widman sucks he should have been disqualified
Dude, just say you need the money lol. I like Chris but he's gonna get smoked. His timing and everything is so messed up for taking 7 yrs off
Its hard to except one day you have to let go of something you love.
More washed than a Guantanamo Bay inmate
He should retire
Average.weigh.
Please retire
Sad!
Chris “Anthony Smith” Weidman
His wife must bring home the bacon 🥓
He washed
Retire dude
But now he takes a miracle pill that’s turned him into a super hero lol oh and by the way he is the owner and cofounder of the magic pill lol
Bruh you shattered your leg. You not winning another mma fight
Retire.
Retire retire and retire again!!! Jesus Retire!!!!
Bro need to retire!!! Body's old and only getting slow. No One Beat Father TIME !!!
What goes around comes around 🦵🏼
Chris u should have retired 5 years ago .. that ship have sailed.. the only thing that amazes me is how the F are you still in the ufc
“Natural substance” lmao dudes on the juice ahaha. 🥤🧃
No lol it’s actually a real natural supplement but he’s the owner and cofounder of this magic pill lol
They're all on something!!!