Former UFC middleweight champion, Chris Weidman, particulars his mindset forward of his comeback this weekend.
It has been over two years since Weidman entered the Octagon, final outing struggling a horrific leg break in opposition to Uriah Hall within the opening seconds of their bout. Regardless of the severity of the harm, the 39-year-old has bene decided to make it again to competitors.
Weidman is about to tackle fellow veteran, Brad Tavares, within the function prelim of UFC 292. The occasion will probably be headlined by his teammate, Aljamain Sterling who face Sean O’Malley for the bantamweight championship.
Chris Weidman talks comeback
Speaking to Shak MMA, Weidman mentioned how the harm impacted him and as an alternative of wallowing, in actual fact selected to see the silver lining. The American would describe the state of affairs as a ‘blessing in disguise and appears hopeful of for his return.
“It undoubtedly helped me put issues in perspective,” started Weidman. “It helped me notice what’s most vital in life, and that’s your loved ones… My household was there, they supported me the entire time. It kinda gave me a glimpse into what life will probably be like after preventing, who’s gonna be round? Going from a world champion, shedding some fights, then breaking your leg in half — you get to see who the true ones are. (H/T MMA News)
“It was undoubtedly useful to see that. And so there’s a number of blessings in disguise, To have the ability to come again and really feel nearly as good as I really feel proper now, I really feel like I’m in my prime, and I’m able to show that. I’m coming again to take over this entire rattling factor,” mentioned Weidman.
How do you assume Chris Weidman does in opposition to Brad Tavares this weekend?
