UFC Quick Quote: Chris Weidman 'not worried at all' about Demian Maia's jiu-jitsu
by Jesse Holland on Jan 19, 2012 11:34 AM EST
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"I'm not worried at all. I have a lot of respect for his jiu-jitsu, but if we go to the ground, I'm confident and excited to prove where I'm at with my jiu-jitsu. He's going to have a lot to worry about, too. If we go to the floor, I'm looking for submissions just like it's anybody else. I'm not the guy who's going to be starstruck. I believe in myself and I think I can go in there and submit him. There's definitely a risk, but I could fight Joe Schmoe tomorrow and lose. That's the way this sport is. So I'm not holding out to fight guys that aren't that good. I'd rather take my risk against guys that people think are real good. I'm excited about that. There's pressure that goes with every fight whether you're the favorite, underdog or there on short notice. The bottom line is I've got to go in there and eat him up on January 28th."
Undefeated middleweight wrestler Chris Weidman (via MMA Fighting) is brimming with confidence for his short-notice fight against five-time world jiu-jitsu champion Demian Maia at UFC on FOX 2 in just over a week (Jan. 28) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The "All American" stepped up to replace Michael Bisping, who was promoted to a contendership bout opposite Chael Sonnen when Mark Munoz was felled with an undisclosed injury. That means a win over the grappling wizard in "The Windy City" could propel the "All-American" straight to the head of the class. But is he putting the belt before the waist? The oddsmakers have pegged him the favorite, but what about the fans? Let's hear some early predictions on this intriguing 185-pound match-up.
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Probably 1 of 2 guys in the division who you don't want to test your BJJ against Chris.
I’m confident and excited to prove where I’m at with my jiu-jitsu
"..That man has to be eliminated." - Fedor Emelianenko
Maybe he knows something we don't...
I hereby declare that Edson Barboza is the true owner of the Showtime Kick
He is an X-Men experiment
and he now has adamantium flowing through his veins… making him impervious to subs.
"..That man has to be eliminated." - Fedor Emelianenko
No whatever, not whatever!
You can’t be making those kind of mistakes on a public forum, get it together…I’ll act like this never happened.
I hereby declare that Edson Barboza is the true owner of the Showtime Kick
You should be worried.
Maia is one of the slickest bjj wizards..
by dragonassault on Jan 19, 2012 3:00 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Weidman is getting submitted
….ummmm…. omoplata into straight armbar in the first round
"I am the tomato can that crushed your champion, live with it."
That’s what everyone claimed about Kendall Grove to, more likely he’ll lose a decision.
by tremblay6 on Jan 19, 2012 11:54 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
If it goes to decision, Weidman wins
He will be the one on top for most of the fight.
Soccer...sort of like gay hockey on a giant lawn - Scottidog 1/12/12
It's just the concept that if he goes into this fight thinking he can beat
Maia on the ground, cocky that Maia doesn’t have the chops, he will give up an arm eventually…. fuck it… I haven’t had coffee yet…
"I am the tomato can that crushed your champion, live with it."
not that I can know his mind but it doesn't strike me like that
He knows he needs to watch himself but has competed with high level guys himself and knows his limits?
It was a truthful statement by Weidman. Why are you up in arms about it?
Weidman has already hung on the mats with the best in the world, but in MMA he has the ability to punch guys in the face when he is on top, which is an added advantage to his wrestling ability.
Chris is the best prospect to hi the MW division in years. He may be just a touch over his head for this fight, but if he steamrolls Maia, a possibility even if small, he breathes new life into this division. Unlike the Rumble hype, Weidman has the pedigree, and proven talent from other venues, to relly believe that a hype train is warranted.
These two middleweight scraps are as good as it gets in this division as far as answering quesions about future title contenders.
Soccer...sort of like gay hockey on a giant lawn - Scottidog 1/12/12
I'm not really up in arms
I actually like Weidman as a fighter. I’m simply saying if he’s not cautious, believes he can handle Maia he will end up getting submitted. That’s it…
"I am the tomato can that crushed your champion, live with it."
If he didn't believe he could handle Maia, he wouldn't have taken the fight
This isn’t a Ben Saunders stepping up to fight Jon Fitch situation. Weidman’s camp is very tuned into what he is capable of.
This is the best prospect at 185 stepping into the spotlight. If he wins, he does it in front of MILLIONS of people and becomes an MMA household name. If he loses, it was a prospect stepping up to learn that he needs mroe work.
It is a win/win for Weidman, but I honestly think he is going to TKO Maia with GnP after holding his own on the mat with him.
Let the real hype train begin. WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Soccer...sort of like gay hockey on a giant lawn - Scottidog 1/12/12
does everybody forget maia is actually pretty good at not only stuffing takedowns, but taking people down? he fucking threw chael sonnen like a bitch something NOBODY would be able to do again… i see talent in this kid but everyone is looking at maia like he’s only a bjj guy like he doesn’t have sick throws, or takedowns, or learned any standup
It takes some people too long to recognioze greatness.
I have been stadning in line for the first car on the roller coaster for some time and will either be disappointed or exhuberant come Friday night.
Soccer...sort of like gay hockey on a giant lawn - Scottidog 1/12/12
Thanks for the posts Ulf
The camp background and expansion on some thoughts is a real heads up. I might still pick Maia, but I definitely understand why he’s not the favourite more.
youll be happy
am i biased? sure, but people just do not understand what this kid can do…one of the very few prospects that literally has no ceiling…hes already one of the best 185ers in the world, this friday he gets to show it
If you think, you are late
If you are late, you use strength
If you use strength, you tire
And if you tire, you die
this friday???
next saturday* lol
If you think, you are late
If you are late, you use strength
If you use strength, you tire
And if you tire, you die
TOO MANY GOD DAMN EVENTS!!!!
I remember when…
(shaking fist)
Soccer...sort of like gay hockey on a giant lawn - Scottidog 1/12/12
either way
january 28th is gonna open a lot of peoples eyes…if i wasnt completely confident id keep my mouth shut
If you think, you are late
If you are late, you use strength
If you use strength, you tire
And if you tire, you die
i'm starting to lick my chops.
Weidman came in at -200 and has already dropped to -170. I am jumping on at -150.
I don't mind stealing bread from the mouths of decadence...
by DetroitDrew1980 on Jan 19, 2012 3:59 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Very nice
I’m very confident in Weidman winning this fight, he has an outstanding wrestling pedigree and so far has been able to transition that skill into MMA flawlessly. His BJJ top game is very good and is constantly improving, Maia may have a far superior pedigree but he’s spent the last few years learning how to kickbox and has allowed his BJJ skills to stagnate, he hasn’t competed at ADCC in years and hasn’t submitted anybody since Sonnen. Weidman on the other hand has been constantly training with Serra and other top BJJ black belts on the mats and has been consistently submitting opponents quickly. I’m not expecting him to submit Maia but he’s certainly good enough to take him down and keep him there whilst avoiding Maia’s sweeps and submissions and looking to advance position, attack with strikes and submissions. He’s a great prospect who has walked through the competition so far and as long as he can stay healthy his potential is limitless. People are going to find out just how good he is when he beats Maia.
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Sometimes hype trains are justified. Weidman has the potential to become a champion and has the athletic background and all round grappling skills to do that. The only thing that has me worried about his progress is his dodgy knee.
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im not too fast at all
quite the contrary actually – the majority of you guys are too slow in jumping on board…they could bring him up slow, but its just delaying the inevitable that he will be the champion for a very long time…ray and matt wouldnt steer him wrong; this is the right fight at the right time and its going to propel him into the stratosphere
If you think, you are late
If you are late, you use strength
If you use strength, you tire
And if you tire, you die
There's going to be a lot more people joining us on the Weidman bandwagon in 2 weeks
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First off baby dick he didn't throw chael he caught chael off guard with a takedown
His takedowns are not good . He’s got ok trips and pretty good transitioning abilities but settle down.
He won’t be taking weidman down , Chris isnt as dumb as chael .
209stk is the smartest poster on mania i will never doubt him or anyone from stockton ever again them boys out there are BEASTS
….nick and nate diaz will b champs this year and all the haters can elat a bloody vag…ultimatehuggingchamp is the biggest dumbfuck around and licks the sweat of my balls….STOCKTON 209…..y u mad 4 suckas!
by wooly shambler on Jan 19, 2012 12:52 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Unlike the Rumble hype, Weidman has thepedigreediscipline to stay at his weight
other than that, and can’t wait for this fight
pride never die.
fuck, there was supossed to be a title to that comment
“i agree 100% with all…”
pride never die.
Maia was cautious
he didn’t want to step on any glass shards.
"..That man has to be eliminated." - Fedor Emelianenko
Damn...I'm getting excited.
I hereby declare that Edson Barboza is the true owner of the Showtime Kick
Where can i make a bet?
Long live the dragon!!!
by Octagon Brilliance on Jan 19, 2012 11:52 AM EST reply actions
Bestfightodds.com shows the odds for a lot of the best websites, Bovada, 5dimes, sportsbook and Pinnacle are all good sites. The odds have come a lot closer since opening though.
by tremblay6 on Jan 19, 2012 11:55 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Never done it before figured it wouldn't hurt to throw down 20 here and there
Long live the dragon!!!
by Octagon Brilliance on Jan 19, 2012 11:58 AM EST up reply actions
weidman's wrestling will keep him on top the wholefight
He doesn’t have better jits than maia,but his is good enough to avoid the submission. EEEEEEEEEASY DECISON for weidman.
Chubby chasin johnson fan. I foolishly picked an unproven middleweight over belfort. And now i'm stuck with this sig for 2 weeks.
Would that of thing get Maia frustrated?
If Weidman is able to keep him on his back or extended periods of time…cause I’d imagine Maia isn’t used to that
I hereby declare that Edson Barboza is the true owner of the Showtime Kick
So the odds fluctuate even when you put your bets in?
Long live the dragon!!!
by Octagon Brilliance on Jan 19, 2012 11:57 AM EST reply actions
your bet will stay the same as when you made the bet if odds change.
As far as I understand it the odds change depending on how the money is coming in (they will change to make sure the house is covered whoever wins and if possible to make them more money).
Cool will probably sign up with one of these places tonight. Appreciate it.
Long live the dragon!!!
by Octagon Brilliance on Jan 19, 2012 12:02 PM EST up reply actions
If you make parlays try not to put the same fighter in every parlay (even the biggest locks can turn into upsets)
and unless you’re adventurous try to keep the parlay number fairly low. It’s better to do 2 2 fight parlays than a 4 or 5 fight parlay usually. Different events or months might call for a different approach but it’s generally less risky with 2/3 fighters. Every man makes their own call though lol.
There is a regular betting thread which might be useful (the FX one has just left the main page).
Best of luck mate.
Everything's telling me Maia
But so many on Weidman’s nuts even at this stage of his career against Maia. I still think it’d be rare for Vegas to make this kind of mistake with the betting favourite.
the Vegas odds do not necessarily reflect who they think will win, the odds are set to encourage an equal number of bets on each fighter.
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by detroit_fan on Jan 19, 2012 12:38 PM EST up reply actions
the opening lines do reflect who Vegas favors, then they adjust from there
I went 0-2 against Phasebook. Why do I feel that I am just padding his record?" Next time I won’t pick a guy whose best weapon is a somersault against a real bad guy like Scarface.
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by ShivanTiger on Jan 19, 2012 12:42 PM EST up reply actions
I like his attitude here
If this dude submits Maia I want to see him vs loser of chael bisping or against palhares .
209stk is the smartest poster on mania i will never doubt him or anyone from stockton ever again them boys out there are BEASTS
….nick and nate diaz will b champs this year and all the haters can elat a bloody vag…ultimatehuggingchamp is the biggest dumbfuck around and licks the sweat of my balls….STOCKTON 209…..y u mad 4 suckas!
by wooly shambler on Jan 19, 2012 12:05 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Got to like his attitude, I am interested in seeing someone actually play on the ground with Maia like Jason MacDonald did…….now, whether he can actually hand there remains to be seen, but would like to see him go for it.
by Snake_Pliskan on Jan 19, 2012 2:23 PM EST up reply actions
As much as I rate Weidman I don't want to see him fight Palhares
I have visions of Palhares catching him in a leg lock of doom early on if that fight happens. And for someone with a history of knee problems like Weidman that could be catastrophic to his career.
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I think maia is going to take this by sub in the 3rd Idk what sub yet. Maia has the experience and I’m sure he will use it really well
by zesotheclown on Jan 19, 2012 12:07 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I think he is underestimating the grappling of Maia because of his last couple of fights....
Maia wasn’t very aggressive with subs and preferred to keep position. He better not get careless.
by bloody_cage_junkie on Jan 19, 2012 12:26 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Excited for this fight
I really enjoy seeing Maia grow as a complete MMA fighter
"If guns cause crime then all of mine are defective."
Definitely. His striking looked really good in the first against Munoz
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He stanky legged him in the 1st round, was really disappointed Maia didn’t go for the kill harder at that point.
by Snake_Pliskan on Jan 19, 2012 2:24 PM EST up reply actions
Full disclosure…..I had big bet on Maia in the Munoz fight.
by Snake_Pliskan on Jan 19, 2012 2:24 PM EST up reply actions
What were the odds you got in on that?
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I can’t remember exactly, I just know I hit the opener….it then moved in Maia’s favor repeatedly so I hit it a couple more times. One of my bigger MMA bets as I just wasn’t sold on Munoz at all, but he fought a decent fight and won ( arguably).
by Snake_Pliskan on Jan 19, 2012 3:53 PM EST up reply actions
It was a close fight no doubt
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Chris Weidman via Decision
Big Nog for life
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by NNR (formerly NameNotRequired) on Jan 19, 2012 12:42 PM EST via mobile reply actions
+100
209stk is the smartest poster on mania i will never doubt him or anyone from stockton ever again them boys out there are BEASTS
….nick and nate diaz will b champs this year and all the haters can elat a bloody vag…ultimatehuggingchamp is the biggest dumbfuck around and licks the sweat of my balls….STOCKTON 209…..y u mad 4 suckas!
by wooly shambler on Jan 19, 2012 12:53 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Question guys
We need to wait for this fight first, i’m sure we’ll either be talking about it or not but what would your thoughts be if he was chosen to replace Munoz if it came to that?
I think he'd be better on his back than Chael would be and I even though he's green i'd assume that it'd be a back and forth fight and not a Chael domination from the top
Don’t know if he’d be chaining submissions from the bottom or owning Chael striking but I’d be looking for him to attempt subs from the top. Still a lot of questions and he’s still learning but i’m guessing that his endurance is good, he’s obviously strong and dangerous on the ground.
you weidman vs Chael?
weidman wins by sub. no question. Chael is only good in a certain type of fight, and I don’t think that weidman would fall into his trap.
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Cheers, I didn't want to overstep the mark by saying that Weidman would sub him from his back
Chael might take him down but I favour Weidman too and to eventually get the sub from the top.
The Maia fight is more risky to for him in my eyes but yeah the styles are quite obvious to analyse.
Weidman would hurt chaels pride
209stk is the smartest poster on mania i will never doubt him or anyone from stockton ever again them boys out there are BEASTS
….nick and nate diaz will b champs this year and all the haters can elat a bloody vag…ultimatehuggingchamp is the biggest dumbfuck around and licks the sweat of my balls….STOCKTON 209…..y u mad 4 suckas!
by wooly shambler on Jan 19, 2012 1:55 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Chael needs to be bullied
Joe Silva, once Chael is not the “hot commodity” please make this match up
Weidman
He like-a… smoke-a… da pot.
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by G Squat on Jan 19, 2012 2:40 PM EST via mobile reply actions
mark munoz had no problem on the ground
maia has’nt subed a guy in 3 years
and that was sonnen lol who gets subbed by everyone lol
maia has’nt subed a guy in 3 years
he hasn’t tried to, he was purposefully working on his stand up, and doing rather well at it
I went 0-2 against Phasebook. Why do I feel that I am just padding his record?" Next time I won’t pick a guy whose best weapon is a somersault against a real bad guy like Scarface.
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But for a guy who is a master at BJJ that isn't a good thing to do
It’s meant that he’s no longer the dominant force on the ground that he once was. One of my pet hates in MMA is seeing somebody who is really good at one aspect ignore that area because they want to kickbox instead. It’s the Jorge Gurgel syndrome all over again except that Maia doesn’t have damaged knees so he has no excuse to fight like that.
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just because he isn't using it
in the short amount of time he is in the cage, doesn’t mean he isn’t still working at it, albeit bot like he once was when he was only a jits practitioner, but that’s MMA.
I went 0-2 against Phasebook. Why do I feel that I am just padding his record?" Next time I won’t pick a guy whose best weapon is a somersault against a real bad guy like Scarface.
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Weidman has real mma skills
Chris is an NCAA Div 1 wrestler from Long Island a place where they take wrestling very very seriously. He has more than held his own in open BJJ competition against world class talent. He’s also an accomplished greco-roman wrestler. Lastly he has very heavy hands. Unless he makes a mistake and gets choked out, which is always possible, he has an excellent chance of dominating this fight.
by justwarren on Jan 23, 2012 7:36 PM EST via mobile reply actions
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