Quick Info
| Profession | Mixed Martial Artist, UFC Middleweight Champion |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 17/06/1984 |
| Age | 41 years |
| Birthplace | Baldwin, New York, USA |
Do you like Chris Weidman?
You can vote only once.
Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Chris Weidman is an accomplished mixed martial artist and former UFC Middleweight Champion. He rose to worldwide prominence in 2013 by defeating Anderson Silva, ending Silva's 16-fight winning streak and seven-year championship reign. Weidman retained the title for two and a half years with three successful title defenses. He was the first person to ever knock out Anderson Silva in an MMA match. |
|---|---|
| Heritage | German and Irish heritage |
| Nickname | The All-American |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'2" |
|---|---|
| Weight | 194 lbs |
| Reach | 76 inches (193 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting Weight Class | Middleweight |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Baldwin High School, Long Island |
|---|---|
| Junior College | Nassau Community College - Two-time NJCAA All-American wrestler |
| University | Hofstra University |
| Degrees |
|
| Wrestling Honors | Two-time NCAA Division I All-American |
Personal Life
| Current Location | Simpsonville, South Carolina, USA |
|---|---|
| Also Resides | Baldwin, New York |
Relationships & More
| Team | Longo-Weidman MMA |
|---|
Career
| Wrestling Background | New York State wrestling champion, Nassau County champion, All-American in Cadet Freestyle and Greco-Roman |
|---|---|
| Assistant Wrestling Coach | Hofstra University |
| MMA Debut | 2008 at Ring of Combat 23, defeated Reuben Lopes via Kimura |
| Ring of Combat | Won middleweight championship in 2010 in third professional bout, defended once |
| UFC Debut | March 2011 |
| UFC Record | 16 wins, 8 losses |
| Major Achievements |
|
| Notable Victories |
|
| Notable Loss | Luke Rockhold - UFC 194 (December 12, 2015) - KO/TKO Round 4 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Trained at Matt and Nick Serra's BJJ Academy in New York | |
| 2. Won East Coast Grappler's Quest and Absolute Division, submitting all 13 opponents | |
| 3. Also known by nickname 'The Hangman' | |
| 4. Submitted former UFC veteran Uriah Hall to win Ring of Combat Middleweight championship | |
| 5. Still an active competitor in UFC as of March 2026 | |
| 6. Nassau County proclaimed July 17 as 'Chris Weidman Day' in honor of his victory over Anderson Silva | |
| 7. Made a comeback to UFC in August 2023 after more than two years away due to injury |