In a decisive statement, Dana White has urged Chris Weidman to retire following his loss at UFC 292. Weidman suffered a unanimous decision defeat to Brad Tavares in their middleweight clash, marking his first fight since a horrific leg break in April 2021. Despite commendably returning to the octagon after a challenging recovery, the UFC president believes that Weidman’s performance, coupled with potential new injuries, signifies the end of his career.
Speaking to MMA Junkie and other reporters after the fight, White expressed his admiration for Weidman and his family but asserted that retirement was the best course of action. He revealed that they consulted with Dr. Davidson, who suspects Weidman has damaged his ACL and MCL, further emphasizing the challenging road ahead. Considering the additional recovery time required for the knee injury, White addressed Weidman directly, urging him to retire.
At 39 years old and with seven losses in his last nine fights, White fails to see the purpose in Weidman seeking more bouts, implying that he will oppose any requests for further fights. Highlighting Weidman’s remarkable success, including a memorable knockout victory over Anderson Silva, White poses the question of what more there is to achieve. He questions the motivation behind subjecting oneself to the sport’s physical toll once again, particularly after such a significant injury.
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