MMA News Roundup: UFC lightweight legend retires, Andrew Tate allegedly self-incriminates in jail, Chris Weidman makes a teary comeback after leg break
Welcome to today's edition of Sportskeeda's daily MMA News Roundup, where we present the biggest UFC updates and other stories from the world of mixed martial arts.
In today's issue, we talk about the retirement of a veteran lightweight fighter, Chris Weidman returning to combat sports, and more.
#3 Former UFC champ Benson Henderson calls time on MMA career
Former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson announced his retirement following his submission loss to Usman Nurmagomedov at Bellator 292.
In the post-fight octagon interview with ex-UFC referee John McCarthy, Henderson revealed that even though he had two more fights left on his contract, he vowed he would quit if he loses. He made good on the promise. He added that he will now focus on his wife, Maria, who will be making her Bellator debut later this month.
Watch Henderson's comments below:
Congratulations to Benson Henderson on a legendary MMA career! @BellatorMMA @BensonHenderson
#Bellator292’s Main Card is LIVE on @Showtime! https://t.co/7MvIWXANgL
A veteran of several great octagon battles and an achiever of as many accolades. Among his prey are Donald Cerrone, Jim Miller, Clay Guida, Nate Diaz, Gilbert Melendez, Jorge Masvidal, Frankie Edgar, and Patricio Pitbull. Fellow MMA fighters showered Henderson with respect after the announcement, including former rivals Anthony Pettis and Michael Chandler.
Congrats on an incredible career @BensonHenderson
It was an honor to share that cage with you 🙏👊 https://t.co/MlFPZWp9gl
For any UFC fan who forgot, Henderson was on the receiving end of Pettis' iconic Superman kick that became a historic moment in MMA.
#2 Lawyer claims Andrew Tate has incriminated himself in an unauthorized call from prison
Lawyer Mohammed 'Moe' Gangat, who has worked with NBA, NFL, and multiple Fortune 500 companies in the past, recently claimed on his social media platform that Andrew Tate has got himself in more trouble.
The self-proclaimed trillionaire was already in hot water over charges of rape, human trafficking, and organized crime. According to Gangat, he has now accidentally admitted to trying to bribe Romanian officials which is
On his handle @lawyer4workers, Gangat said Tate potentially committed crimes while behind bars that could jeopardize his chances of getting out on bond:
"We've got credible reports of Andrew Tate doing some really dumb things. He's in a Romanian prison, locked up, waiting for his trial. [Just] like in the United States, they let you make calls and monitor your calls. Anything you say can and will be used against you."
Gangat revealed:
"Firstly, here's only a list of people who he is allowed to call and the reports are that he called people on the approved list and then patched in other third parties. That can be its own crime, and it's certainly not going to help him attempt to get out on bond. Big trouble if you ask me.... They are [also] saying that he's on jail calls discussing with another individual bribing two Romanian public officials."
Watch the second slide for the comments:
#1 Chris Weidman makes tears up after emotional comeback
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman has returned to combat sports.
He has been out of action since snapping his leg in half against Uriah Hall at UFC 261 in April 2021. He recently made a comeback in a special attraction grappling match at Polaris 23.
While he lost the fight via decision against Owen Livesey, Weidman teared up and nearly broke down addressing the crowd after the contest.
Here's a video of his comments:
Welcome back, @chrisweidman 🫡 https://t.co/u3oHsqLk7k
Watch the highlights of the match here.