Former UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman to Host New Show on SiriusXM
Former UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman to Host New Show on SiriusXM
“Won’t Back Down Radio” to debut October 17 and air Mondays on SiriusXM Fight Nation channel
NEW YORK – October 12, 2022 – Former UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman will host a new show on SiriusXM Fight Nation, SiriusXM’s dedicated combat sports channel.
Won’t Back Down Radio with Chris Weidman debuts October 17 and will air Mondays from 5 – 6 pm ET on SiriusXM Fight Nation. The show will cover the latest news and events from the world of mixed martial arts and go beyond the octagon with Weidman and special guests discussing topics in sports, pop culture, entertainment and more.
“I’m excited to launch Won’t Back Down Radio with SiriusXM and have the opportunity to work alongside MMA greats like Din Thomas, Anthony Smith and hosts Ryan McKinnell and RJ Clifford,” said Weidman. “I can’t wait to talk all things MMA and connect with the fans of SiriusXM Fight Nation every week!”
Chris Weidman began his professional MMA career in 2009 and won his first 16 fights inside the octagon. Weidman defeated Anderson Silva at Ultimate Fighting Championship 162 in 2013 to claim the Ultimate Fighting Middleweight Championship and successfully defended his title three times over two and a half years. Prior to his MMA career, Weidman was a two-time NCAA Division I All-American wrestler.
SiriusXM Fight Nation (channel 156) is available to subscribers nationwide in their car and on the SXM App. The SXM App is available to subscribers on mobile devices and a wide variety of connected platforms in the home including smart speakers, smart TVs and streaming media players. Streaming access is included with all of SiriusXM’s audio trials and most popular plans.
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Released October 12, 2022