Chris Weidman, born June 17, 1984, is an accomplished American mixed martial artist competing in the UFC’s Middleweight division. A skilled wrestler, he earned two NJCAA and two NCAA All-American titles during his amateur career. Transitioning to MMA in 2008, Weidman joined the UFC in 2011 and rapidly built a 9-0 record. His career reached a turning point in 2013 when he defeated Anderson Silva, ending Silva’s record-breaking 16-fight winning streak to claim the UFC Middleweight Championship. Weidman held the title for over two years, successfully defending it three times, and remains a highly respected figure in the sport.
Full Name: Christopher James Weidman
Date of Birth: June 17, 1984
Nationality: American
Height: 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight Class: Middleweight (185 lbs)
Reach: 78 inches (198 cm)
Fighting Style: Mixed Martial Arts with a strong background in wrestling
College Wrestling: NJCAA All-American and NCAA Division I All-American
MMA Debut: 2008
UFC Debut: 2011, former UFC Middleweight Champion
| Date | Opponent | Result | Decision/Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar, 2024 | B. Silva | W | U Dec, Rnd 3, 2:18 |
| 20 Aug, 2023 | B. Tavares | L | U Dec, Rnd 3, 5:00 |
| 25 Apr, 2021 | U. Hall | L | KO/TKO, Rnd 1, 0:17 |
| 9 Aug, 2020 | O. Akhmedov | W | U Dec, Rnd 3, 5:00 |
| 19 Oct, 2019 | D. Reyes | L | KO/TKO, Rnd 1, 1:43 |
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