MiddleweightNOT FIGHTING

Chris Weidman

16-8

Age

Height

6'2"

Weight

1945 lbs

Reach

78"

Avg Fight Time

10:05

Gym

LAW MMA

Wins By

6 KO · 4 Sub · 6 Dec

Losses By

—

Wins by Rd

R1 3R2 3R3 5R5 1

Last 5

WWWLL

Finish Rate

63%

Bonuses

—

Style

Wrestler

Location

United States

Fight History

WIN

vs Omari Akhmedov

UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Oleinik· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Bruno Silva

UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Fiorot· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 2:18

Decision - Unanimous·R3 2:18

WIN

vs Kelvin Gastelum

UFC Fight Night: Weidman vs. Gastelum· 2025-09-27

Submission

Arm Triangle On Ground

R3 3:45

SubmissionArm Triangle On Ground·R3 3:45

LOSS

vs Dominick Reyes

UFC Fight Night: Reyes vs. Weidman· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head On Ground

R1 1:43

KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 1:43

LOSS

vs Eryk Anders

UFC 310: Pantoja vs. Asakura· 2024-12-07

KO/TKO

Punches to Head On Ground

R2 4:51

KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 4:51

LOSS

vs Brad Tavares

UFC 292: Sterling vs. O'Malley· 2023-08-19

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Uriah Hall

UFC 261: Usman vs. Masvidal 2· 2021-04-24

KO/TKO

to Leg Injury

R1 0:17

KO/TKOto Leg Injury·R1 0:17

LOSS

vs Jacare Souza

UFC 230: Cormier vs. Lewis· 2018-11-03

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R3 2:46

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R3 2:46

LOSS

vs Gegard Mousasi

UFC 210: Cormier vs. Johnson 2· 2017-04-08

KO/TKO

Knee to Head In Clinch

R2 3:13

KO/TKOKnee to Head In Clinch·R2 3:13

LOSS

vs Yoel Romero

UFC 205: Alvarez vs McGregor· 2016-11-12

KO/TKO

Flying Knee Head

R3 0:24

KO/TKOFlying Knee Head·R3 0:24

LOSS

vs Luke Rockhold

UFC 194: Aldo vs McGregor· 2015-12-12

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Half Guard

R4 3:12

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Half Guard·R4 3:12

WIN

vs Vitor Belfort

UFC 187: Johnson vs Cormier· 2015-05-23

KO/TKO

Punches to From Mount

R1 2:53

KO/TKOPunches to From Mount·R1 2:53

WIN

vs Lyoto Machida

UFC 175: Weidman vs Machida· 2014-07-05

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Anderson Silva

UFC 168: Weidman vs Silva 2· 2013-12-28

KO/TKO

to Leg Injury

R2 1:16

KO/TKOto Leg Injury·R2 1:16

WIN

vs Anderson Silva

UFC 162: Silva vs Weidman· 2013-07-06

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R2 1:18

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 1:18

WIN

vs Mark Munoz

UFC on FUEL TV: Munoz vs Weidman· 2013-03-02

KO/TKO

Elbow to Head At Distance

R2 1:37

KO/TKOElbow to Head At Distance·R2 1:37

WIN

vs Tom Lawlor

UFC 139: Shogun vs Henderson· 2011-11-19

Submission

D'Arce Choke On Ground Technical Submission

R1 2:07

SubmissionD'Arce Choke On Ground Technical Submission·R1 2:07

WIN

vs Jesse Bongfeldt

UFC 131: Dos Santos vs Carwin· 2011-06-11

Submission

Guillotine Choke Standing

R1 4:54

SubmissionGuillotine Choke Standing·R1 4:54

WIN

vs Demian Maia

UFC on FOX: Evans vs Davis

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Alessio Sakara

UFC Live: Sanchez vs Kampmann

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

Fighter Archetype

Muay Thai Fighter

Clinch-Heavy Nak Muay

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

3.1/min

Grappling

3.27 TD

Defense

51%

⚖️Chris adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

13 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Head Kicks

Core of offensive identity

Master Level

46%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Leg Kicks

38%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Jabs

38%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

🤼Clinch

Elbows

38%

⭐Other

Knees

38%

⭐Other

Damage Events

31%

Common Combinations

Distance → Clinch

4× detected

Clinch → Takedown

4× detected

Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Head Kicks (46%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (84%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 198% of offense - limited but refined.
▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

57% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

43% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (4 techniques)

Elbow to Head At Distance

25% of KOs

Punch to Head At Distance

25% of KOs

Punches to From Mount

25% of KOs

to Leg Injury

25% of KOs

🔒 Submission Arsenal (3 techniques, 3 total finishes)

Standing/Scramble

Guillotine Choke Standing

33% of subs

Other

Arm Triangle On Ground

33% of subs

D'Arce Choke On Ground Technical Submission

33% of subs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 57% KO/TKO, 43% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
🎯💥 KO arsenal: Elbow to Head At Distance leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
🔒🔒 Submission arsenal: 3 different submission techniques. Led by Arm Triangle On Ground (1x). Versatile ground finisher.
🎪🎪 Finishing tool collection: 7 different techniques used. No clear pattern - adapts based on position and opportunity.
📊📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

⚖️

Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.

💪

Peak strengths: TD/15min (3.3) and Strike Def% (51%).

📈

Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (116% in R3). Outworks opponents.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

45%

Average

0%100%

Striking Defense

51%

Average

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

40% acc67%

Clinch

58% acc9%

Ground

71% acc24%

Striking Differential-0.26/min

3.11 landed/min3.37 absorbed/min

3.11

Landed/Min

3.37

Absorbed/Min

0.37

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed626

Sig. Strikes Attempted1387

Key Insights

Primarily a headhunter with 73% targeting the head.

Utilizes an effective jab.

Effective ground striker: 24% from ground at 71% accuracy.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

42%

Below Avg

0%100%

TD Defense

72%

Elite

0%100%

TD Success Rate

35%

Landed

Defended

Total

104

3.27

TD / 15min

0.82

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

104

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

208

Attempted

42%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

11 total attempts

Early Hunter

82%

Key Insights

Aggressive wrestler averaging 3.27 TD/15min.

Solid TD defense at 72%.

4 career submission wins.

Prolific submission hunter: 11 career attempts.

Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.

Ground active: 24% of output from ground position.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

1,252

1.50

Ratio

Absorbed

836

Chin Rating

Good

KD Exchange

10/4

KD Recovery

50%

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

32.8

Moderate

Strikes/Min

3.9

Standing %

73%

R3 vs R1 Output

116%

Steady

Key Insights

📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.50x) - consistent striking dominance.

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (32.8) - maintains relentless pace.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 20 fights

R1 Control

1:45

R2 Control

0:54

R3 Control

1:30

R1 to Final

+12%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Shifts to headhunting late (+8.5pp in R3).

Target Selection Evolution

Head

+8.5pp

Body

+2.8pp

Leg

-11.4pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

-15.6pp

Round Patterns

⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power

💪 Peak performance in final round

Championship Rounds

Based on 2 five-round fights

Rounds 1-3 Avg

13.1

sig strikes / round

Rounds 4-5 Avg

11.7

sig strikes / round

Output Change

89%

R4-5 vs R1-3

Slight Fade

Competitive Profile

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

2916

Elite

Career-wide opponent strength

Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)

/ 2

0% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights