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Ex-UFC Rivals Recreate Gruesome Leg Injury
Uriah Hall and Chris Weidman revisit their infamous UFC 261 fight ending.
Mar. 2, 2026 at 3:55pm
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Former UFC middleweights Uriah Hall and Chris Weidman recently ran into each other and decided to recreate the gruesome leg injury that ended their rematch at UFC 261 in just 17 seconds. The injury, which was similar to Weidman's infamous leg break against Anderson Silva, sidelined the former champion for over two years.
Why it matters
The injury at UFC 261 was one of the most shocking and disturbing moments in recent MMA history, and the recreation by Hall and Weidman serves as a reminder of the risks and dangers fighters face in the sport. It also highlights the long-lasting impact such injuries can have on a fighter's career.
The details
In their UFC 261 rematch, Hall checked an early kick from Weidman, causing the former champion's leg to snap in gruesome fashion just 17 seconds into the fight. The injury was eerily similar to Weidman's previous leg break against Anderson Silva, which also occurred when Silva's kick was checked. While Hall's win avenged his previous loss to Weidman, it also marked the start of a four-fight win streak for 'Prime Time' before he exited the UFC. Weidman, meanwhile, was sidelined for over two years due to the injury and struggled to regain his form, retiring from the UFC after a loss to Eryk Anders.
- The Weidman-Hall rematch took place at UFC 261 on May 15, 2021.
- Weidman was scheduled to make his boxing debut in a trilogy bout with Anderson Silva last November, but the fight was scrapped.
The players
Uriah Hall
A former UFC middleweight contender who defeated Chris Weidman via a gruesome leg injury at UFC 261.
Chris Weidman
A former UFC middleweight champion who suffered a devastating leg injury in his rematch with Uriah Hall at UFC 261, sidelining him for over two years.
Anderson Silva
A UFC Hall of Famer who previously broke his leg in a fight against Chris Weidman, in a similar fashion to Weidman's injury against Uriah Hall.
What they’re saying
“Ran into this guy 😆 @chrisweidman”
— Uriah Hall
The takeaway
The recreation of the gruesome leg injury between Uriah Hall and Chris Weidman serves as a sobering reminder of the risks fighters face in the sport of MMA, and the long-lasting impact such injuries can have on a fighter's career.
