Den forne mellanviktsmästaren Chris Weidman ryktas vara klar för sin debut i lätt tungvikt.
Weidman som tidigare i år hintade om en flytt till lätt tungvikt ska enligt ESPN:s Ariel Helwani ryktas möta den hittills obesegrade Dominick Reyes i Boston den 18:e oktober. Mötet kommer vara galans huvudmatch.
There’s talks about booking Chris Weidman vs. Dominick Reyes on Oct. 19 in Boston, sources say. Not finalized yet, though. The fight would mark Weidman’s light heavyweight debut. There are still a couple hurdles left before booking it.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) July 23, 2019
Den 29-årige Reyes kommenterade Ariels tweet och skrev att han är redo att ta sig an Weidman för att bevisa att han är näste man att möta Jon Jones.
I agree and I want Jones, but if they want me to take Weidmans head to prove I am the one, I’d be more than happy! #proveit #devastator
I agree and I want Jones, but if they want me to take Weidmans head to prove I am the one, I’d be more than happy! #proveit #devastator
— Dominick Reyes (@DomReyes) July 23, 2019
Även Weidman ”bekräftade” matchningen, men var lite hårdare i orden gentemot Reyes. Vilket startade ett mindre tjafs mellan de två.
Did you forget you had a controversial split decision win your last fight? You think u would deserve a title shot ? And about taking my head I look forward to making you humble.
Did you forget you had a controversial split decision win your last fight? You think u would deserve a title shot ? And about taking my head I look forward to making you humble. https://t.co/GHva7RY2Z9
— Chris Weidman (@chrisweidman) July 23, 2019
Reyes gav svar på tal, men Weidman fick det sista ordet.
Did you forget your last 4 at middleweight!? Controversial or not a win is a win. In fact, It gave YOU this opportunity so I’ll just have my best performance against you (ex-champion). Then there will be no debate I am The 1. Don’t confuse confidence with arrogance Chris. #mytime
I have more UFC world title belts then you have UfC finishes. See you in Boston, Devastator.
I have more UFC world title belts then you have UfC finishes. See you in Boston, Devastator. https://t.co/sLSYgznYHy
— Chris Weidman (@chrisweidman) July 23, 2019
Weidman gick sin senaste match i november förra året där han förlorade mot Ronaldo Souza via knockout. Den 35-årige amerikanen har förlorat fyra av sina fem senaste matcher där alla fyra förluster har varit via TKO/KO-förluster.
