Chris Weidman
Christopher James Weidman (born June 17, 1984) is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Middleweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is a former UFC Middleweight Champion.
| Chris Weidman | |
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Chris Weidman at UFC 230 in New York City in November 2018 | |
| Born | Christopher James Weidman June 17, 1984 Baldwin, New York, U.S. |
| Other names | The All-American |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st) |
| Division | Middleweight (2010–2018, 2020–present) Light Heavyweight (2019) |
| Reach | 78 in (198 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Simpsonville, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Team | Serra-Longo Fight Team Renzo Gracie Academy Ricardo Almeida BJJ Upstate Karate (2020–present) Gym-O (2020–present) |
| Trainer | Jiu-Jitsu Coach: Matt Serra/John Danaher Striking Coach: Ray Longo/Mark Henry |
| Rank | Black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Matt Serra and Renzo Gracie |
| Wrestling | NCAA Division I Wrestling |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 23 |
| Wins | 16 |
| By knockout | 6 |
| By submission | 4 |
| By decision | 6 |
| Losses | 7 |
| By knockout | 6 |
| By decision | 1 |
| University | Hofstra University |
| Notable school(s) | Baldwin Senior High School |
| Website | chrisweidman |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
| Medal record | ||
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| Men's Submission Wrestling | ||
| Representing the United States | ||
| ADCC North American Championships | ||
| 2009 Los Angeles | 88 kg | |
| Collegiate Wrestling | ||
| Representing the Hofstra Pride | ||
| NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships | ||
| 2007 Auburn Hills | 197 lb | |
An accomplished amateur wrestler, Weidman was a two-time NJCAA All-American and a two-time NCAA Division I All-American during his collegiate career. He began his mixed martial arts career in 2008, and joined the UFC in 2011, soon amassing a 9–0 record. In 2013, Weidman came to worldwide prominence by defeating Anderson Silva to win the UFC Middleweight Championship. This ended Silva's 16-fight winning streak inside the UFC and his seven-year reign as the champion. Weidman retained the title for two and a half years, defending it three times.