Akhmedov was ranked #11 in the UFC Middleweight rankings.

1 year ago. It had been a little more than three years since Chris Weidman last tasted victory in the Octagon, ... UFC Fight Night 170 UFC Fight Night 170 was held in an empty arena Saturday in Brazil. He called out former champion Chris Weidman, who recently snapped his two-fight losing skid with a unanimous decision win over Omari Akhmedov at UFC on ESPN+ 32. $50K ChecksNeil Magny: ‘It’s Only a Matter of Time Until I’m a World Champion’Decision Isn’t Final, But Ricardo Lamas Mulls Retirement After UFC...UFC Fight Night 175 Prelims: Undefeated Impa Kasanganay Outclasses...The Walkmen: All UFC Fight Night 175 Walkout Tracks

He is the former UFC Middleweight Champion. monitoring_string = "5eb5a0f65cbe346d74f978e14db1b00d" The good-natured group crosses paths with Daniel Cormier's team. Which prospect shined?UFC Fight Night viewers guide: Derrick Lewis ready to make an impact (again) at heavyweightUFC debate: Could wins for Derrick Lewis and Chris Weidman lead to title runs?Chris Weidman staying positive, but uncertain about future of May 2 boutUFC's TJ Dillashaw on doping violation: I sold my soul to the devil Jacare Souza continues to mix striking into his world-class jiu-jitsu. He called out former champion Chris Weidman, who recently snapped his two-fight losing skid with a unanimous decision win over Omari Akhmedov at UFC on ESPN+ 32. Chris Weidman will make his return to middleweight against Omari Akhmedov at a UFC event …

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Weidman is currently unranked, and will likely face a top-10 opponent next.The UFC Middleweight division looks absolutely packed. Brunson put up an impeccable performance against rising prospect Edmen Shahbazyan and is regarded by many as the gatekeeper of the UFC Middleweight division. - Chris Weidman jumped to Light Heavyweight division in his last fight, losing to There are not a lot of options for Chris Weidman in the near future.

08:39. Weidman dominated the last round and won the fight in a dominant fashion. “It was huge. After losing fight from (Luke Rockhold) every thing changed for Weidman and he lost back to back 5 five fights out of last 6 bouts in UFC career. Brunson is currently ranked #7 in the rankings and is enjoying a three-fight win streak. monitoring_string = "5eb5a0f65cbe346d74f978e14db1b00d"

It was recently reported that Yoel Romero would take on Uriah Hall in October.

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If Chris Weidman can get past Brunson, it will certainly bring him closer to fighting for the Championship belt.

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Date. In 2013, he earned worldwide prominence by becoming the first man to defeat Anderson Silva inside the UFC to become the Middleweight Champion, which he held for two and a half years before losing it to Luke Rockhold.

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