C. Weidman (left) and U. Hall (right) could face each other in the UFC 258. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage
Two athletes who have the honor of having victories over Anderson Silva in the curriculum are on a collision course. Former middleweight champion (up to 83,9kg.), Chris Weidman have a verbal agreement to face Uriah Hall, on February 13, with no location announced. The information was disclosed by the reporter from 'ESPN', Ariel Helwani.
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"Chris Weidman x Uriah Hall 2' is verbally confirmed for the UFC 258, on February 13, according to sources. The pair fought for the first time in September 2010. Weidman defeated Hall at Ring of Combat (ROC), for the middleweight belt, in the American's third fight as a professional (in MMA). The rematch takes place in the UFC more than 10 years later”, wrote Helwani.
In the first meeting between Chris and Uriah, both the North American and the Jamaican were just promises for MMA. While Weidman was making his third appearance in mixed martial arts, Hall was testing himself for the fifth time in the sport.
The clash between the two ended quickly. In the first round, Chris managed to seal the victory with a knockout.
In addition to having faced each other in the past, Weidman and Hall are proud of the fact that they both defeated Anderson Silva, the biggest name in the history of middleweights. While Chris made history by ending the Brazilian's reign as champion in 2013, the Jamaican has on his record the triumph that sealed the 'Spider's' retirement at the end of October.
Currently, Weidman is in 10th position in the group led by Israel adesanya. Uriah is right at the front, in 9th.
Chris Weidman vs. Uriah Hall 2 has been verbally agreed to for UFC 257 on Feb. 13, per sources.
The duo first fought in September 2010. Weidman beat Hall for the Ring of Combat middleweight title in what was his third pro fight. They'll rematch over a decade later in the UFC.
- Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) November 17, 2020
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