TLDR
- Chris Weidman will make his commentary debut at Dana White’s Contender Series Week 5 on September 8
- He will join Laura Sanko and Dan Hellie in the broadcast booth at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas
- Weidman retired in December 2024 with a 16-8 career record after losing to Eryk Anders
- The UFC Hall of Famer is best known for ending Anderson Silva’s historic 16-fight UFC win streak
- Weidman has been working as a desk analyst and co-hosts the ‘Deep Waters’ podcast
Sources: middleeasy.com | yardbarker.com
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman is set to make his commentary debut on Week 5 of Dana White’s Contender Series Season 10. The Hall of Fame fighter will join the broadcast team on September 8 at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas.
Weidman will work alongside Laura Sanko and play-by-play announcer Dan Hellie in the three-person booth. The broadcast will cover a five-fight card featuring up-and-coming fighters looking to earn UFC contracts.
Weidman’s Transition to Broadcasting
The 42-year-old has stayed active in MMA media since retiring from competition. He currently works as a desk analyst for UFC events and co-hosts Paramount’s “Deep Waters” podcast with Dustin Poirier, Jorge Masvidal, and Din Thomas.
Weidman last fought in December 2024, losing to Eryk Anders by second-round TKO. The loss marked the end of a career that spanned over a decade in professional mixed martial arts.
He finished his career with a 16-8 record overall and a 12-8 mark inside the Octagon. His fighting resume earned him induction into the UFC Hall of Fame.
Been living nearby for years and finally crossed paths with one of the toughest to ever do it. Congrats to @chrisweidman on his UFC Hall of Fame induction. Couldn’t happen to a better guy. Great seeing you, brother. 👊 pic.twitter.com/M8xf8kjOI9
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) July 15, 2026
Legacy as UFC Middleweight Champion
Weidman is best remembered for ending Anderson Silva’s historic 16-fight UFC win streak. The victory shocked the MMA world and established Weidman as one of the premier middleweights of his era.
Silva’s record stood as the longest win streak in UFC history for years. The record was only recently surpassed by current welterweight champion Islam Makhachev.
Weidman defended the middleweight title multiple times during his championship reign. His run at the top of the division helped define the middleweight landscape in the 2010s.
The move to commentary represents a natural next step for many retired fighters. Several former UFC champions have successfully transitioned to broadcasting roles after hanging up their gloves.
Dana White’s Contender Series has become a popular platform for identifying future UFC talent. The show gives prospects a chance to impress UFC president Dana White and earn a contract with the promotion.
Week 5 of the current season features fighters from various weight classes competing for their shot at the big leagues. The September 8 card will air live from the UFC’s training facility in Las Vegas.
Weidman’s experience as a former champion gives him unique insight into what it takes to succeed at the highest level. His perspective could provide valuable context for viewers watching the next generation of fighters.
The DWCS broadcast airs live on September 8 from the Meta Apex in Las Vegas.
