Weidman went into surgery on Sunday and is now, thankfully, on the mend and has been discharged from hospital following a successful operation. And he told his social media followers that UFC boss White has paid for a private jet to get him home while also revealing he has begun his rehab with a walker.
Who was the UFC fighter that broke his leg?
Chris Weidman
UFC’s Chris Weidman says he needs another surgery on broken right leg.
What fight did the guy break his leg?
Conor McGregor suffered a broken leg in another crushing defeat to Dustin Poirier at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with the fight stopped by doctors at the end of the first round.
How did the UFC fighter break his leg?
Conor McGregor broke his leg during a fight against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 over the weekend, after stepping back and planting his left foot in anticipation of pushing off into a strike, and accidentally inverting his ankle.
How is Chris Weidman after leg injury?
After suffering a traumatic leg injury at UFC 261, Chris Weidman revealed that the bones in his leg aren’t healing properly and he will need another surgery. “I’m actually getting another surgery – I just found out,” Weidman told “MMA Today” on Wednesday. “I’m getting another surgery most likely on Aug. 11.
Did Chris Weidman leg get amputated?
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman admitted that having a leg amputation is still a possibility as he recovers from his injury. So let’s just keep praying that I get full blood supply back,” Weidman said. “That’s exactly what happened to my thumb.
Will Weidman ever fight again?
Long term, Weidman has said he absolutely plans on fighting again but he knows there’s going to be a lot of time spent rehabilitating his broken leg and this latest surgery is just another example of that.
Where Does Chris Weidman live in South Carolina?
Simpsonville
Baldwin, New York, U.S. Simpsonville, South Carolina, U.S.
Is Chris Weidman still champion?
He is a former UFC Middleweight Champion. Weidman retained the title for two and a half years, defending it three times before losing it to Luke Rockhold. As of October 4, 2021, 2021, he is #13 in the UFC middleweight rankings.
