Former UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman has revealed his astonishment at being inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame.
The announcement of Weidman’s enshrinement into the Hall of Fame came earlier this year. His distinguished career featured significant victories over prominent figures in mixed martial arts history, including two triumphs against Anderson Silva.
Despite facing his share of challenges, Weidman has consistently demonstrated resilience. His dedication and achievements will now be recognized through this prestigious honor.
In a recent interview, Weidman candidly discussed his feelings upon learning of the induction.
Chris Weidman Discusses UFC Hall of Fame Induction
“It’s a huge honor – I was completely caught off guard with it,” Weidman shared with MMA Junkie Radio. “I was not expecting it. I was working the desk, and they asked me and Dustin (Poirier) to walk down cageside so they could pan a camera over to us during one of the fights to promote the post-fight show. Dustin and I were both saying the same thing.
“We were like, ‘It’s a little weird. Why can’t they just do that same shot from the desk?’ But they had a plan. They surprised me. I was completely clueless, and it was an awesome surprise, and I’m honored. It was very exciting, and it’s been such a long road. To get the love like that and be honored with the ultimate honor you can get is really cool.”
“After I had my first loss, I lost a lot,” Weidman stated. “Thank God they measure you from your prime. Because if it was my post-prime, I wouldn’t be in the Hall of Fame. I’m glad I did some great things while I was young, and it’s cool to be respected for that.”