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Chris Weidman announced as latest UFC Hall of Fame inductee for class of 2026
TL;DR
Chris Weidman has been announced as the latest inductee to the UFC Hall of Fame for the class of 2026. He will be honored in the 'modern wing' after a successful career that began in 2011.
Key points
- Chris Weidman announced as UFC Hall of Fame inductee for 2026
- Induction will take place in the 'modern wing'
- Weidman debuted in UFC in March 2011
- He was a former middleweight champion
- Weidman has a collegiate All-American wrestling background
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Chris Weidman was announced as the latest inductee to the UFC Hall of Fame during Saturday's UFC 328 broadcast. The former middleweight champion will be inducted into UFC's "modern wing."
Weidman made his UFC debut in March 2011 after just four professional mixed martial arts bouts. Weidman brought a collegiate All-American wrestling pedigree to the Octagon, having wrestled at Nassau Community College before transferring to Hofstra.
After five victories to kick off his UFC career, Weidman was placed in the role of challenger to Anderson Silva, the long-reigning middleweight champion, in 2013.
Despite entering the Octagon as a +210 underdog, Weidman clipped Silva on the chin as Silva attempted his trademark stylistic defense, resulting in a stoppage win and the championship for Weidman. The win broke Silva's incredible run of 10 consecutive championship defenses.
"Chris Weidman is one of the greatest middleweights in UFC history," UFC president & CEO Dana White said in a press release. "Chris consistently competed against the best athletes in the world during his career, and his victories over Anderson Silva changed the landscape of the middleweight division forever. It will be an honor to induct him into the UFC Hall of Fame this summer."
ALL HEART ALL THE TIME 🇺🇸
Congratulations to “The All-American”, @ChrisWeidman on joining the Modern Wing of the UFC Hall of Fame!! pic.twitter.com/TNaV2CgRqA
— UFC (@ufc) May 10, 2026
Weidman successfully defended the title in a rematch when Silva gruesomely snapped his leg while throwing a leg kick and followed that up with successful title defenses against former UFC champions Lyoto Machida and Vitor Belfort.
Q&A
When will Chris Weidman be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame?
Chris Weidman will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2026.
What achievements led to Chris Weidman's Hall of Fame induction?
Chris Weidman is recognized for his successful UFC career, including winning the middleweight championship and his impressive wrestling background.
What is the significance of the 'modern wing' in the UFC Hall of Fame?
The 'modern wing' of the UFC Hall of Fame honors fighters who have made significant contributions to the sport in recent years.
