Chris Weidman MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History

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Chris Weidman

CHRIS WEIDMAN

“The All-American”
USA Flag USA • MIDDLEWEIGHT
W-L-D 16-8-0
(T)KO 6-7
SUB 4-0
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY United States
WT CLASS Middleweight
HT / WT 6′ 2″, 185 lbs
BIRTHDATE 06/17/1984 (42)
STANCE Orthodox
REACH 78.0″ (198cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE Longo-Weidman MMA • Baldwin, New York
NICKNAME “The All-American”
CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
🏆
Former UFC Middleweight Champion Ended Anderson Silva’s Historic 2,457-Day Reign at UFC 162
🥇
3 Undisputed UFC Title Defenses Turned Back Silva, Machida & Belfort
🥋
Ring of Combat Middleweight Champion Inaugural Regional Titleholder & 2x Title Defender
⚡
5x UFC Fight Night Bonus Winner 2x Knockout of the Night • 2x POTN • 1x Fight of the Night
Chris Weidman Record
WINS16
KO/TKO
6
SUB
4
DECISION
6
LOSSES8
KO/TKO
7
SUB
0
DECISION
1
DRAWS0
DR
0
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
Percentage Statistics

Calculated from 24 professional bouts (16-8-0).

Win Rate

16 wins · 24 bouts

Loss Rate

8 losses · 24 bouts

Finish Rate

10 finishes · 24 bouts

KO/TKO Rate

6 KO/TKOs · 24 bouts

Submission Rate

4 submissions · 24 bouts

Decision Rate

6 decisions · 24 bouts

CHRIS WEIDMAN FIGHT HISTORY – PRO
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
LOSS
Eryk Anders United States United States
UFC 310: Pantoja vs. Asakura
Dec / 07 / 2024
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (4:51) Dec / 07 / 2024
ROUND2
TIME4:51
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC 310 Catchweight (195 lbs) Bout • Weidman vs. Anders
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupChris Weidman vs Eryk Anders
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup194 lbs vs 195 lbs
Eryk Anders Record at Bout (Opponent)16-8-0 (1 NC)
Chris Weidman Record at Bout16-7-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$250,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Contested at a 195 lb catchweight, Anders landed heavy hooks and ground strikes against the fence in round two, forcing referee Marc Goddard to halt the contest at 4:51.
WIN
Bruno Silva Brazil Brazil
UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot
Mar / 30 / 2024
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (2:18) Mar / 30 / 2024
ROUND3
TIME2:18
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 UFC Atlantic City Co-Main Event • Weidman vs. Silva
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupChris Weidman vs Bruno Silva
Fight LocationUnited States Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States (Boardwalk Hall)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186 lbs vs 186 lbs
Bruno Silva Record at Bout (Opponent)23-10-0
Chris Weidman Record at Bout15-7-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$250,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Weidman out-pointed Silva over two rounds before an accidental double eye poke in round three halted the bout, sending the fight to the scorecards for a unanimous technical decision (30-27 x3) in Weidman’s favor.
LOSS
Brad Tavares United States United States
UFC 292: Sterling vs. O’Malley
Aug / 19 / 2023
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Aug / 19 / 2023
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Return from Severe Leg Fracture • Weidman vs. Tavares
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupChris Weidman vs Brad Tavares
Fight LocationUnited States Boston, Massachusetts, United States (TD Garden)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186 lbs vs 185 lbs
Brad Tavares Record at Bout (Opponent)19-8-0
Chris Weidman Record at Bout15-6-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$250,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Returning after more than two years following a catastrophic broken leg, Weidman showed incredible heart as Tavares targeted both legs with low kicks to take a unanimous decision sweep (30-27 x3).
LOSS
Uriah Hall Jamaica Jamaica
UFC 261: Usman vs. Masvidal 2
Apr / 24 / 2021
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (0:17) Apr / 24 / 2021
ROUND1
TIME0:17
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC 261 Main Card Rematch • Weidman vs. Hall 2
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupChris Weidman vs Uriah Hall
Fight LocationUnited States Jacksonville, Florida, United States (VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186 lbs vs 185 lbs
Uriah Hall Record at Bout (Opponent)16-9-0
Chris Weidman Record at Bout15-5-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$250,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Tragic injury stoppage. Weidman threw a right low kick on the opening exchange that was checked by Hall, resulting in a severe fracture of Weidman’s right fibula and tibia at just 17 seconds.
WIN
Omari Akhmedov Russia Russia
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Oleinik
Aug / 08 / 2020
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Aug / 08 / 2020
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Co-Main Event • Weidman vs. Akhmedov
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupChris Weidman vs Omari Akhmedov
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186 lbs vs 185½ lbs
Omari Akhmedov Record at Bout (Opponent)20-4-1
Chris Weidman Record at Bout14-5-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$250,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Weidman utilized smothering wrestling and full-mount top control in rounds one and three to neutralize Akhmedov, snapping a losing streak with a unanimous decision (29-27, 29-27, 29-28).
LOSS
Dominick Reyes United States United States
UFC Fight Night: Reyes vs. Weidman
Oct / 18 / 2019
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (1:43) Oct / 18 / 2019
ROUND1
TIME1:43
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Light Heavyweight Debut Main Event • Reyes vs. Weidman
Main Event
Fighter MatchupChris Weidman vs Dominick Reyes
Fight LocationUnited States Boston, Massachusetts, United States (TD Garden)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup204 lbs vs 205 lbs
Dominick Reyes Record at Bout (Opponent)11-0-0
Chris Weidman Record at Bout14-4-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$325,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his light heavyweight divisional debut, Weidman shot for an early takedown but was caught by an undefeated Reyes counter left cross, dropping him for a stoppage at 1:43 of round one.
LOSS
Jacare Souza Brazil Brazil
UFC 230: Cormier vs. Lewis
Nov / 03 / 2018
KO/TKO FOTN
Rnd 3 (2:46) Nov / 03 / 2018
ROUND3
TIME2:46
METHOD KO/TKO FOTN
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🥊 UFC 230 Co-Main Event • Weidman vs. Jacare
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupChris Weidman vs Ronaldo Souza
Fight LocationUnited States New York, New York, United States (Madison Square Garden)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186 lbs vs 185½ lbs
Jacare Souza Record at Bout (Opponent)25-6-0 (1 NC)
Chris Weidman Record at Bout14-3-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$325,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
High-intensity slugfest at Madison Square Garden. Weidman controlled the first two rounds with volume jabs, but Jacaré landed a massive overhand right in round three to finish the fight at 2:46, bagging Fight of the Night honors.
WIN
Kelvin Gastelum United States United States
UFC Fight Night: Weidman vs. Gastelum
Jul / 22 / 2017
Submission
Rnd 3 (3:45) Jul / 22 / 2017
ROUND3
TIME3:45
METHODSubmission
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🥊 UFC on FOX Long Island Main Event • Weidman vs. Gastelum
Main Event
Fighter MatchupChris Weidman vs Kelvin Gastelum
Fight LocationUnited States Uniondale, New York, United States (Nassau Coliseum)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186 lbs vs 185½ lbs
Kelvin Gastelum Record at Bout (Opponent)13-2-0 (1 NC)
Chris Weidman Record at Bout13-3-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$325,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Fighting in his hometown of Long Island, Weidman survived a knockdown at the end of round one to dominate rounds two and three on the ground, locking in an arm-triangle choke to submit Gastelum at 3:45 of round three.
LOSS
Gegard Mousasi Netherlands Netherlands
UFC 210: Cormier vs. Johnson 2
Apr / 08 / 2017
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (3:13) Apr / 08 / 2017
ROUND2
TIME3:13
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC 210 Co-Main Event • Weidman vs. Mousasi
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupChris Weidman vs Gegard Mousasi
Fight LocationUnited States Buffalo, New York, United States (KeyBank Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185½ lbs vs 185½ lbs
Gegard Mousasi Record at Bout (Opponent)41-6-2
Chris Weidman Record at Bout13-2-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$275,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Controversial technical stoppage. Mousasi landed consecutive knees that referee Dan Miragliotta initially paused as illegal grounded strikes; replay showed both knees were legal, and the ringside physician ruled Weidman unable to continue.
LOSS
Yoel Romero Cuba Cuba
UFC 205: Alvarez vs. McGregor
Nov / 12 / 2016
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (0:24) Nov / 12 / 2016
ROUND3
TIME0:24
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 Historic UFC 205 Feature Bout • Weidman vs. Romero
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupChris Weidman vs Yoel Romero
Fight LocationUnited States New York, New York, United States (Madison Square Garden)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185¾ lbs vs 185½ lbs
Yoel Romero Record at Bout (Opponent)11-1-0
Chris Weidman Record at Bout13-1-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$275,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Weidman won the opening frame with wrestling and pace before Romero timed an explosive flying knee directly as Weidman shot in for a takedown, opening a severe cut and ending the contest at 0:24 of round three.
LOSS
Luke Rockhold Title Fight United States United States
UFC 194: Aldo vs. McGregor
Dec / 12 / 2015
KO/TKO FOTN
Rnd 4 (3:12) Dec / 12 / 2015
ROUND4
TIME3:12
METHOD KO/TKO FOTN
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Belt UFC Middleweight Championship • Weidman vs. Rockhold
Defending Champion
Fighter MatchupChris Weidman vs Luke Rockhold
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Luke Rockhold Record at Bout (Opponent)14-2-0
Chris Weidman Record at Bout13-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$500,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Weidman suffered the first defeat of his career in a grueling title fight. After a missed spinning wheel kick in round three, Rockhold took top position and battered Weidman, finishing the bout via TKO at 3:12 of round four.
WIN
Vitor Belfort Title Fight Brazil Brazil
UFC 187: Johnson vs. Cormier
May / 23 / 2015
KO/TKO POTN
Rnd 1 (2:53) May / 23 / 2015
ROUND1
TIME2:53
METHOD KO/TKO POTN
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Belt UFC Middleweight Championship • Weidman vs. Belfort
Defended Title (3rd Defense)
Fighter MatchupChris Weidman vs Vitor Belfort
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 184 lbs
Vitor Belfort Record at Bout (Opponent)24-10-0
Chris Weidman Record at Bout12-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$500,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Weidman weathered an early blitz of punches from Belfort, took him down, attained full mount, and unloaded punishing ground strikes for a TKO at 2:53 of round one to record his third consecutive title defense.
WIN
Lyoto Machida Title Fight Brazil Brazil
UFC 175: Weidman vs. Machida
Jul / 05 / 2014
Decision – Unanimous FOTN
Rnd 5 (5:00) Jul / 05 / 2014
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHOD Decision – Unanimous FOTN
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Belt UFC Middleweight Championship • Weidman vs. Machida
Defended Title (2nd Defense)
Fighter MatchupChris Weidman vs Lyoto Machida
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Mandalay Bay Events Center)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 184½ lbs
Lyoto Machida Record at Bout (Opponent)21-4-0
Chris Weidman Record at Bout11-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$450,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Classic championship war. Weidman controlled the first three rounds with aggressive pressure before withstanding a furious comeback from Machida in rounds four and five to take a unanimous decision (49-45, 48-47, 49-46).
WIN
Anderson Silva Title Fight Brazil Brazil
UFC 168: Weidman vs. Silva 2
Dec / 28 / 2013
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (1:16) Dec / 28 / 2013
ROUND2
TIME1:16
METHODKO/TKO
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Belt UFC Middleweight Championship • Weidman vs. Silva 2
Defended Title (1st Defense)
Fighter MatchupChris Weidman vs Anderson Silva
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup184 lbs vs 185 lbs
Anderson Silva Record at Bout (Opponent)33-5-0
Chris Weidman Record at Bout10-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$400,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
After dropping Silva with a right hook in the first round, Weidman checked a left leg kick early in round two, resulting in a severe fracture of Silva’s left fibula and tibia at 1:16.
WIN
Anderson Silva Title Fight Brazil Brazil
UFC 162: Silva vs. Weidman
Jul / 06 / 2013
KO/TKO KOTN
Rnd 2 (1:18) Jul / 06 / 2013
ROUND2
TIME1:18
METHOD KO/TKO KOTN
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Belt UFC Middleweight Championship • Silva vs. Weidman
Captured Undisputed UFC Title
Fighter MatchupChris Weidman vs Anderson Silva
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 184 lbs
Anderson Silva Record at Bout (Opponent)33-4-0
Chris Weidman Record at Bout9-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$250,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Historic shocker. Weidman ended Anderson Silva’s seven-year UFC title reign and 16-fight win streak, catching Silva with a left hook while Silva was showboating, knocking him out at 1:18 of round two.
WIN
Mark Munoz United States United States
UFC on FUEL TV: Munoz vs. Weidman
Jul / 11 / 2012
KO/TKO KOTN
Rnd 2 (1:37) Jul / 11 / 2012
ROUND2
TIME1:37
METHOD KO/TKO KOTN
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🥊 UFC on FUEL TV Main Event • Munoz vs. Weidman
Main Event
Fighter MatchupChris Weidman vs Mark Munoz
Fight LocationUnited States San Jose, California, United States (HP Pavilion)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186 lbs vs 186 lbs
Mark Munoz Record at Bout (Opponent)12-2-0
Chris Weidman Record at Bout8-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$64,000 USD (+$40k Bonus)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Weidman landed a perfectly timed counter right elbow as Muñoz lunged in, following up with ground strikes to score a violent TKO at 1:37 of round two and earn Knockout of the Night.
WIN
Demian Maia Brazil Brazil
UFC on Fox: Evans vs. Davis
Jan / 28 / 2012
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jan / 28 / 2012
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Short-Notice Showcase • Weidman vs. Maia
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupChris Weidman vs Demian Maia
Fight LocationUnited States Chicago, Illinois, United States (United Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 186 lbs
Demian Maia Record at Bout (Opponent)15-3-0
Chris Weidman Record at Bout7-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$40,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Stepping in on just 11 days’ notice and cutting over 30 pounds, Weidman out-grappled world-class jiu-jitsu master Demian Maia to capture a unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28).
WIN
Tom Lawlor United States United States
UFC 139: Shogun vs. Henderson
Nov / 19 / 2011
Submission
Rnd 1 (2:07) Nov / 19 / 2011
ROUND1
TIME2:07
METHODSubmission
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🥊 UFC 139 Prelim Feature • Weidman vs. Lawlor
Preliminary Feature
Fighter MatchupChris Weidman vs Tom Lawlor
Fight LocationUnited States San Jose, California, United States (HP Pavilion)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185½ lbs vs 185 lbs
Tom Lawlor Record at Bout (Opponent)7-3-0 (1 NC)
Chris Weidman Record at Bout6-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$24,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Weidman took Lawlor down early, established dominance on the mat, and locked in a D’Arce choke that put Lawlor to sleep at 2:07 of round one.
WIN
Jesse Bongfeldt Canada Canada
UFC 131: Dos Santos vs. Carwin
Jun / 11 / 2011
Submission SOTN
Rnd 1 (4:54) Jun / 11 / 2011
ROUND1
TIME4:54
METHOD Submission SOTN
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🥊 UFC 131 Prelim Feature • Weidman vs. Bongfeldt
Preliminary Feature
Fighter MatchupChris Weidman vs Jesse Bongfeldt
Fight LocationCanada Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Rogers Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186 lbs vs 185 lbs
Jesse Bongfeldt Record at Bout (Opponent)21-4-1
Chris Weidman Record at Bout5-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$20,000 USD (+$70k Bonus)
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Weidman dominated Canadian challenger Bongfeldt on the ground, securing a standing guillotine choke that forced the tap at 4:54 of round one to bag Submission of the Night ($70k).
WIN
Alessio Sakara Italy Italy
UFC on Versus: Sanchez vs. Kampmann
Mar / 03 / 2011
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Mar / 03 / 2011
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Octagon Debut on 2 Weeks’ Notice • Weidman vs. Sakara
UFC Debut
Fighter MatchupChris Weidman vs Alessio Sakara
Fight LocationUnited States Louisville, Kentucky, United States (KFC Yum! Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup186 lbs vs 186 lbs
Alessio Sakara Record at Bout (Opponent)15-7-0 (1 NC)
Chris Weidman Record at Bout4-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$12,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Stepping in on two weeks’ notice for his UFC debut, Weidman grounded Italian striker Sakara repeatedly, sweeping all three rounds on the scorecards (30-27 x3).
WIN
Valdir Araujo Title Fight Brazil Brazil
ROC 33: Ring of Combat 33
Dec / 03 / 2010
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Dec / 03 / 2010
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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Belt ROC Middleweight Championship • Weidman vs. Araujo
Defended ROC Title
Fighter MatchupChris Weidman vs Valdir Araujo
Fight LocationUnited States Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States (Tropicana Casino)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Valdir Araujo Record at Bout (Opponent)6-2-0
Chris Weidman Record at Bout3-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$5,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Weidman retained his Ring of Combat middleweight championship with dominant wrestling control over Brazilian grappler Araujo to earn a shutout unanimous decision.
WIN
Uriah Hall Title Fight Jamaica Jamaica
ROC 31: Ring of Combat 31
Sep / 24 / 2010
TKO
Rnd 1 (3:06) Sep / 24 / 2010
ROUND1
TIME3:06
METHODTKO
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Belt ROC Middleweight Championship • Weidman vs. Hall 1
Captured ROC Title
Fighter MatchupChris Weidman vs Uriah Hall
Fight LocationUnited States Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States (Tropicana Casino)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Uriah Hall Record at Bout (Opponent)4-0-0
Chris Weidman Record at Bout2-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$4,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Weidman captured the Ring of Combat middleweight championship by dropping undefeated striker Uriah Hall with a clean left hook and finishing with ground strikes at 3:06 of round one.
WIN
Mike Stewart United States United States
ROC 24: Ring of Combat 24
Apr / 17 / 2009
TKO
Rnd 1 (2:38) Apr / 17 / 2009
ROUND1
TIME2:38
METHODTKO
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🥊 Ring of Combat 24 Feature • Weidman vs. Stewart
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupChris Weidman vs Mike Stewart
Fight LocationUnited States Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States (Tropicana Casino)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Mike Stewart Record at Bout (Opponent)3-2-0
Chris Weidman Record at Bout1-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$2,500 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Weidman grounded Stewart quickly and unloaded heavy ground-and-pound strikes from top position to force a referee stoppage at 2:38 of round one.
WIN
Reubem Lopes Brazil Brazil
ROC 23: Ring of Combat 23
Feb / 20 / 2009
Submission (Kimura)
Rnd 1 (1:35) Feb / 20 / 2009
ROUND1
TIME1:35
METHODSubmission (Kimura)
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Weidman vs. Lopes
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupChris Weidman vs Reubem Lopes
Fight LocationUnited States Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States (Tropicana Casino)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup190 lbs vs 189 lbs
Reubem Lopes Record at Bout (Opponent)0-1-0
Chris Weidman Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
Est. Fighter Purse~$2,000 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Two-time NCAA Division I All-American wrestler Chris Weidman made his professional mixed martial arts debut in Atlantic City, securing a kimura submission over Lopes in just 95 seconds.
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