Who Is Chris Weidman? Meet the Former Middleweight King Honored With UFC Hall of Fame Induction in 2026

Chris Weidman Named As Member Of The 2026 UFC Hall Of Fame Class

A new inductee to the 2026 UFC Hall of Fame Class has been announced. UFC has announced that former UFC Middleweight Champion, Chris Weidman has been named as a member of the 2026 UFC Hall of Fame Class as part of the modern wing. The ceremony for the 2026 UFC Hall of Fame Class will take place on Thursday, July 9th, 2026 as part of the 14th annual UFC International Fight week. UFC sent out the following press release regarding Weidman’s HOF Ind…

Who Is Chris Weidman? Meet the Former Middleweight King Honored With UFC Hall of Fame Induction in 2026

Chris Weidman (Image Credits: Imagn) Chris Weidman shocked the world of MMA a decade ago by beating Anderson Silva and taking his belt. The former middleweight champion is now about to be awarded one of the greatest honors in the sport. During the UFC 328 broadcast in Newark on May 9, the promotion made an official declaration that Weidman will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame as part of the Modern Wing’s Class of 2026. Multiple injuries, s…

Former Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman To Be Inducted Into UFC Hall Of Fame - Wrestling Inc.

He's one of the greatest middleweights of all time, and now Chris Weidman's career will be honored as he joins the UFC Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

Former Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman To Be Inducted Into UFC Hal

Michelle Farsi/Getty Images Former UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman is widely considered by many to be one of the greatest 185 pound fighters to ever step foot inside an octagon, and his career will be celebrated this July as he will be inducted into the Modern Wing of the UFC Hall of Fame. FROM LONG ISLAND TO THE HoF Former middleweight champion @ChrisWeidman joins the UFC Hall of Fame in the Modern Wing!! pic.twitter.com/BDupgbwnrY — …