As expected, Chris Weidman is facing a lengthy time on the shelf after the unfortunate events that transpired at UFC 261.
Weidman has been suspended six months and requires clearance from an orthodpedic doctor after breaking his leg on a low kick checked by Uriah Hall in their bout on April 24 at Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Fla. The Florida State Boxing Commission released medical suspensions from the event to mixedmartialarts.com.
Weidman’s recovery likely will be longer than that, as the fighter revealed that it could be up to a year before he resumes training after having a rod inserted into his leg during post-fight surgery.