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Video: Chris Weidman Announces UFC Retirement; Won Middleweight Title in 2013

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It's the end of an era in UFC.

Former middleweight champion Chris Weidman announced his retirement on Friday after a 14-year career within the organization.

"I'm hanging up the gloves in the UFC," Weidman said. "I'm no longer going to be fighting for the organization."

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