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Chris Weidman to Enter UFC Hall of Fame Class of 2026
10 May
Summary
- Chris Weidman was announced as a UFC Hall of Fame inductee.
- He famously defeated Anderson Silva for the middleweight title.
- Weidman joins other notable inductees in the 2026 class.
Chris Weidman, the former middleweight champion, was revealed as the latest inductee into the UFC Hall of Fame's 2026 class. His induction into the 'modern wing' was announced during UFC 328. Weidman's UFC debut occurred in March 2011.
His career defining moment came in 2013 when he upset long-reigning champion Anderson Silva. This victory ended Silva's streak of 10 consecutive title defenses and secured the middleweight championship for Weidman.
He successfully defended his title against Lyoto Machida and Vitor Belfort before losing it to Luke Rockhold in 2015. Weidman's career record stands at 18-6 overall, with a 14-6 record within the UFC. He joins other 2026 inductees including Demetrious Johnson and Dominick Cruz.
