CHICAGO – Chris Weidman is finally pulling the trigger on a move up to light heavyweight. Former UFC middleweight champion Weidman (14-4 MMA, 10-4 UFC) has been contemplating a change in division for several years. He’s never fully committed to it but said Saturday night that now is the time to make it happen, and confirmed his next fight will be at 205 pounds. After gaining some mass through the rehabilitation process following a pair of neck surgeries , Weidman believes the timing is right. “I’ve had two back-to-back surgeries, I’m coming off a loss, and I’m just like, my weight’s going kind of high,” Weidman said backstage at UFC 238
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Ex-UFC champ Chris Weidman explains why he’s moving up to light heavyweight – MMA Junkie