He had previously recovered from a serious neck operation between fights, and said he was very confident he would become a champion for the second time in future. He had lost to Dominick Reyes via first-round TKO in October 2019 and Ronaldo Souza via third-round TKO in November 2018. Weidman was on a potential title comeback after he beat Omari Akhmedov via unanimous decision in August 2020. "Whatever rank I am in the future, I owe him this fight, I hope he comes back from it. "During that time, we went through different paths, he was the first to defeat Anderson, I was the last. He introduced me to fear, I didn't know what it was, I was scared of wrestling. UFC star Chris Weidman has shared graphic X-rays of his broken leg with a metal rod and screw fitted.The former middleweight world championshatt. It's a crazy story, he was the first man I fought who defeated me. "I got nothing but respect for Chris Weidman. Believe me, they don't see the fight outside the Octagon but I got nothing bad to say about him," said "Prime Time" in the post-fight Octagon interview. It's the sucky part of this sport, it's the hurt business. I hope he's OK, I wish his family well if they are watching. "I wanted to put on a performance but I feel so bad for him. Uriah Hall, right, faces off against Chris Weidman just before blocking a kick from Weidman that broke Weidman's leg during a UFC 261 mixed martial arts bout, Saturday, April 24, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. The 36-year-old Jamaican, who lost to Weidman won via first-round TKO in 2010, is on his own win-streak having beaten Silva via fourth-round TKO in October 2020. Hall (17-9) was also visibly disturbed by the incident. It was a similar injury to one sustained by former opponent Anderson Silva in their rematch in 2013. "All American" could be seen covering his face in disbelief while being wrapped up and stretchered out of the venue. Weidman appeared to fall back on the same broken leg, likely damaging it even further. The 36-year-old's (15-6) right leg snapped after throwing the very first kick of the bout - just 17 seconds in - leaving spectators in the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonvilla, Florida gasping in shock at the replay. AFP-Yonhapįormer UFC champion Chris Weidman's route to middleweight resurgence ended in tragedy after suffering a grotesque leg break against contender Uriah Hall at UFC 261 on Saturday. Incredibly, Weidman has featured in two of them.Chris Weidman of the United States leaves the fight on a stretcher after breaking his leg on a kick attempt to Uriah Hall of Jamaica during UFC 261 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on Apin Jacksonville, Florida. The UFC announce team revealed on the broadcast that several fans close to the action could be seen in tears.There have only been three instances of a broken leg due to a checked kick in the promotion's long history. However, that piece of history is something Hall wishes he had no part of.The Jamaican was clearly devastated by the outcome, looking visibly upset as Weidman was loaded onto a stretcher and carried out of the Octagon.That same feeling extended to members of the crowd at the sold-out VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville. The fight marks the first time in UFC history that a fighter has ever won by TKO without throwing a single strike. The result of this was catastrophic for Weidman, as his lower right leg snapped upon impact. Footage of the horrific break can be seen further down this article, but viewer discretion is advised.The seriousness of the situation was immediately obvious to all in attendance, with referee Herb Dean calling an immediate halt to the contest after just 17 seconds of the opening round. Anticipating the blow, Hall checked the kick. A great night of action at UFC 261 was marred by a gruesome injury to Chris Weidman in the early stages of his main card bout with Uriah Hall.In what would prove to be the only strike of the fight, Weidman threw a right leg kick.
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