Article on Chris Weidman and his injuries: He should not be fighting again

[notsojollyroger]

The extent of The Chris' injuries is insane. That fact he still wants to do this is a testament to his mindset. But HOLY FACK, man just pack it in!

Chris Weidman and the state of his health

“For me in particular, it seems to be worse than maybe even other people, because I already had 10 knee surgeries on this leg,” Weidman said. “Now they take a titanium rod and drill it through the top of my knee, through my knee joint, which is already arthritic and having tons of issues and drill down into my knee. So now, I don’t have the muscle in my lower leg like I used to to protect my knee and to protect my leg. My quad, everything just atrophied. Then I got the nerve issues from the bone popping through the skin like that and the muscle. The muscle, the nerve, there’s just tons of things going on in there. There’s a lot that you’ve got to deal with."

 

[VinceArch]

Yeah, no shit!

 

[Corrado Soprano]

You can’t hold my boy Chris “my boy” Weidman down cause he’ll always my boy.

 

[jeff7b9]

 

[Randy Fandy Fo Fanders]

His injuries are a small price to pay for MMA immortality.

 

[VinceArch]

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That movie is the GOAT.

 

[Jinx_AA]

His durability and cardio are atrocious …. Bruno is going to ktfo him … can’t believe he’s only -250 …. I’m hammering that line and putting him in every parlay …. Chris is done!

 

[Killer Kadoogan]

i feel like at this point, his coach, his team, his staff, and family are all guilty of inducing additional CTE at no benefit. ray longo and the team needs to have a mental talk and tell this guy the truth. this is borderline criminal. weidman has no business fighting, let alone in the UFC, with these injuries, layoff, and current abilities. i don't think they need the money either.

 

[WaylonMercy5150]

I'm really looking forward to seeing teh Chris fight. I hope he wins and goes on another run for the strap. He probably won't but Chris on a free fight night card, of course I'm gonna watch. I'm not gonna get on my high horse and tell people how to live of what decisions they should make. Let em bang!

 

[ipowerslapmywife]

He needs money, same reason every fighter fights until about 50

 

[jk7707]

Watching him against Tavares was tough. Silva isn't good, but he's going to ruin this version of Weidman.

 

[johny ringo]

Did not know it was a compound fracture.

 

[Substance Abuse]

The Chris, please stop.

 

[GSP_37]

There was a recent 30 for 30 or E:60 on him and his leg comeback.

 

[Doctor Grudge]

His injuries are a small price to pay for MMA immortality.

I don't know about that one, but even if true, nothing he does is adding to his legacy anymore. His legacy was created 10 years ago.

 

[MigitAs]

You can’t hold my boy Chris “my boy” Weidman down cause he’ll always my boy.

Yet, was held down in the “my boy” fight, ironically.

 

[CatchtheseHands]

His knee's are completely shot. I don't think he could wrestle anymore even if he wanted to. If I were him I'd just hang them up or go to BKFC if he really wants to keep competing where his knee's falling apart won't matter as much.

 

[d0g]

His next opponent has lost 4 of his last 5. This is a lay up for him. Don't forget that Weidman outstruck Prime Anderson Silva.

 

[Blanqa Blanqua]

He's fighting this weekend. LOL

 

[StonedLemur]

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Fucked up part is, neither of them had a clue what happened at that moment.
It's second later when he steps down that he and Hall knew.