Chris Weidman joins the commentary team for Dana White's Contender Series 91
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 6:40 AM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
Former middleweight champion Chris Weidman will debut as a color commentator for the upcoming Dana White's Contender Series 91. The event takes place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas and features a five-bout card. Weidman joins play-by-play announcer Dan Hellie and fellow analyst Laura Sanko in the booth for the broadcast. This transition follows Weidman's recent induction into the UFC Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class. Since his final professional MMA appearance in December 2024, the 42-year-old has established a media presence as a desk analyst and co-host of the Deep Waters podcast. The broadcast is available via Paramount+.
- •Chris Weidman serves as a color commentator for the first time at DWCS 91.
- •The broadcast team includes Laura Sanko and Dan Hellie.
- •The five-bout card is scheduled for broadcast from the UFC APEX.
- •Weidman retired from professional MMA competition after his last fight in December 2024.
- •The event is available for viewing on Paramount+.
- 6:40 AMSherdog — Report: Former UFC middleweight champ to make commentary debut at DWCS
- 6:40 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Former UFC middleweight champ to make commentary debut at DWCS
- 10:20 PMYahoo Sports — Former UFC champion Chris Weidman set to make a color commentary debut
- 6:34 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Hall of Famer makes color commentary debut at DWCS 91
"Chris Weidman is trading the analyst desk for the commentary booth. The former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight champion will make his color commentary debut tomorrow night (Tues., Sept. 8, 2026) during Week 5 of Contender Series Season 10, according to MMA Junkie. Weidman has remained a regular presence on UFC programming since stepping away […]
"Chris Weidman will test his chops on color commentary for the first time at Dana White's Contender Series 91.
"Chris Weidman is reportedly set for his commentary debut.
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External links- SherdogSep 8, 2026, 6:40 AMReport: Former UFC middleweight champ to make commentary debut at DWCS
Chris Weidman is reportedly set for his commentary debut.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 6:40 AMReport: Former UFC middleweight champ to make commentary debut at DWCS
Chris Weidman is reportedly set for his commentary debut.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 10:20 PMFormer UFC champion Chris Weidman set to make a color commentary debut
Chris Weidman is trading the analyst desk for the commentary booth. The former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight champion will make his color commentary debut tomorrow night (Tues., Sept. 8, 2026) during Week 5 of Contender Series Season 10, according to MMA Junkie. Weidman has remained a regular presence on UFC programming since stepping away […]
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 6:34 PMUFC Hall of Famer makes color commentary debut at DWCS 91
Chris Weidman will test his chops on color commentary for the first time at Dana White's Contender Series 91.
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