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Chris Weidman to continue fighting despite having had 23 surgeries: ‘I feel like I’m capable of some big things’

Despite calls for retirement following back-to-back knockout losses to Ronaldo ‘Jacare’ Souza and Dominick Reyes, Chris Weidman is adamant he will continue fighting.

Speaking to ESPN’s Ariel Helwani in a recent interview, the former UFC middleweight champion spoke about his recurring injuries and revealed that, despite having had 23 surgeries over the course of his professional career, ‘All-American’ will not be hanging up the gloves anytime soon.

"Definitely continuing to fight, that's not in question at all... I've been through hell, I've had 23 surgeries, but I feel good right now, I know that sounds crazy.