Huge congrats to Chris Weidman on his UFC debut versus Alessio Sakara. Chris won his match by unanimous decision after a three-round battle with the UFC veteran. Keep an eye out for Weidman, he is destined to be a standout in the UFC and is sure to take his career to a championship level. Aside from his accomplishments as a two-time All American wrestler, Chris made a mark in the Abu Dhabi Championships, competing against the world's best in 2009 in Barcelona, Spain.

Chris is currently a purple belt under the Serra BJJ academy and is working heavily with Ray Longo on his striking.  In addition, his natural ability along with his superb wrestling skills have elevated him to a world class fighter. We are really looking forward to seeing Chris' career flourish to new heights and to following him on the road to future champion!