Chris Weidmanthe former middleweight champion, plans to return to the UFC Octagon. He is expected to take on Brad Tavares at UFC 292 on August 19th. Boston’s TD Garden Arena. The news was confirmed by multiple sources familiar with the UFC’s plans following Newsday’s initial report.
Weidman’s comeback comes after a horrific compound fracture and a broken leg sustained during the match. Uriah Hall The injury occurred just seconds into the match when Weidman landed a kick that broke his leg and left him in excruciating pain on the canvas. He underwent surgery to repair the damage, including the installation of rods and plates in his leg, and continued rehabilitation with the goal of his return to sport.
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At a recent grappling bout in March, Weidman held back tears and reflected on the challenges of the past two years. He expressed his gratitude to be able to compete again and put on a show in front of the crowd regardless of the outcome.
As for future opponents: Brad Tavares, 35 year old veteran He is looking to recover from a two-game losing streak in recent matches, including a first-round TKO loss to Bruno Silva in April. Tavares has a 2-2 record in his last four UFC fights, beating Omari Akhmedov and Antonio Carlos Junior.
Weidman’s longtime friend and teammate will be in the main event of UFC 292. aljamain sterlingwho will defend him bantamweight title Against Sean O’Malley.
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