Fight History
Skill Breakdown
Record: | 14-3-0 |
Summary: | Wrestling, athleticism, quick learner |
Fighter Info
Nickname: | The All-American |
From: | Baldwin , NY USA |
Fights Out Of: | Mineola, NY USA |
Age: | 33 |
Height: | 6' 2" ( 187 cm ) |
Weight: | 185 lb ( 84 kg ) |
Reach | 78" |
Leg Reach | 42" |
College: | Hofstra University |
Degree: | Psychology |
Media
Striking
Grappling
Result | Fighters | Event | Str | TD | Sub | Pass | Method | Replay | Awards |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Win
|
Chris Weidman
|
Jul 22, 2017 |
36
26
|
7
0
|
2
0
|
5
0
|
R3 Submission | ||
Loss
|
Chris Weidman
|
Apr 8, 2017 |
13
49
|
4
0
|
1
0
|
2
0
|
R2 KO/TKO | ||
Loss
|
Chris Weidman
|
Nov 12, 2016 |
12
18
|
1
2
|
0
0
|
0
0
|
R3 KO/TKO | ||
Chris Weidman
|
Dec 12, 2015 |
48
126
|
3
2
|
0
1
|
4
5
|
R4 KO/TKO |
Fight of the Night
|
||
Chris Weidman
|
May 23, 2015 |
46
18
|
1
0
|
0
0
|
2
0
|
R1 KO/TKO |
|
Performance of the Night
|
|
Chris Weidman
|
Jul 5, 2014 |
65
58
|
5
0
|
0
0
|
2
0
|
R5 Decision - Unanimous |
|
Fight of the Night
|
|
Chris Weidman
|
Dec 28, 2013 |
20
8
|
1
0
|
1
0
|
0
0
|
R2 KO/TKO |
|
||
Chris Weidman
|
Jul 6, 2013 |
14
16
|
0
1
|
0
2
|
0
1
|
R2 KO/TKO |
|
Knockout of the Night
|
|
Win
|
Chris Weidman
|
Jul 11, 2012 |
0
28
|
0
2
|
0
2
|
0
5
|
R2 KO/TKO |
|
Knockout of the Night
|
Win
|
Chris Weidman
|
Jan 28, 2012 |
51
58
|
0
4
|
0
0
|
0
2
|
R3 Decision - Unanimous |
|
|
Win
|
Chris Weidman
|
Nov 19, 2011 |
2
3
|
0
1
|
0
1
|
0
1
|
R1 Submission |
|
|
Win
|
Chris Weidman
|
Jun 11, 2011 |
5
7
|
0
1
|
0
1
|
0
5
|
R1 Submission |
|
Submission of the Night
|
Win
|
Chris Weidman
|
Mar 3, 2011 |
27
45
|
0
5
|
0
0
|
0
4
|
R3 Decision - Unanimous |
|
|
Biography
Chris Weidman showed no fear when he stepped into the Octagon at UFC 162 to face middleweight champion Anderson Silva, the man regarded as the finest MMA fighter of all time.
Weidman, known to fans as “The All-American,” has never doubted his skills or his resolve to become the best fighter competing in the UFC. His stunning second-round knockout of Silva – a thunderous left hook that rendered the Brazilian unconscious – shook the MMA community.
But Weidman proved it was no fluke. In their rematch at UFC 168, he controlled the first round on the canvas, then was awarded a TKO victory when Silva, attempting a low leg kick, suffered a broken leg in the second and the bout was stopped.
The win improved Weidman’s record to 11-0, and he remained unbeaten with two more commanding victories over Brazilian superstars: Lyoto Machida by unanimous decision and Vitor Belfort, who was knocked out in the first round at UFC 187.
In the Octagon after the Belfort fight, Weidman shouted, “Hey, stop doubting me!”
If there indeed are critics, it makes no sense to doubt him anymore, especially given his impressive list of successes. Weidman, who drapes himself in the American flag before and after his fights, was a two-time Division I All-American wrestler at Hofstra University, where he earned his degree in psychology; a 2009 U.S. Brazilian jiu-jitsu champion; a two-time junior college All-American, and a New York state high school champion.
Of his first 13 professional victories, nine have come via knockout or submission, and he has finished six opponents in the first round.
Weidman’s takedown skills are among the best in the UFC, but his punching power was displayed prominently against Silva, who brought in a 17-fight win streak at the time they met. Silva was taken down in the first round and unwisely decided to showboat when the second round began. He stuck out his chin and was immediately floored by the left that ended the fight.
Weidman and his wife Marivi reside on Long Island, N.Y., with their two children, Cassidy and Chris Jr.
TRAINING: Watch cartoons with my kids, then out the door to Longo’s for the day.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I was helping some MMA fighters with their wrestling, then I got interested.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? I have set a lot of goals in my life, especially athletically. Some I have accomplished and others I wasn't able to. However, I can say that none of those matter now because fighting in the UFC was my ultimate goal and dream.
What was your job before you started fighting? Before I started fighting, I was an Assistant Wrestling Coach at Hofstra University and a full time graduate student.
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? I was Grapplers Quest champion in my weight class and in the absolute division, with all 13 matches ending in submission. Abu Dhabi trials champion with submission win in the finals over a world champion.
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Ring of Combat Middleweight Champion, US Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Champion 2009, ADCC Participant and Absolute Division ADCC Participant (referee chosen).
Favorite grappling technique: Armbar
Favorite striking technique: Hook
• Pro since 2009
Career
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|
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|
Anderson Silva | UFC 162 Live on Pay-Per-View Silva vs. Weidman |
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