UFC on FOX 2: Chris Weidman 'the wrestler' will be looking for submissions against Demian Maia
by Jesse Holland on Jan 23, 2012 4:18 PM EST
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Former UFC middleweight number one contender Demian Maia is a five-time world jiu-jitsu champion with four UFC "Submission of the Night" bonuses. He's widely-recognized as one of the most gifted grapplers in his division, if not the entire promotion.
So why is Chris Weidman looking to take their fight to the ground?
Probably because he's a wrestler. Not just any wrestler either, but a NCAA Division 1 All-American out of Hofstra University, undefeated in seven professional fights and 3-0 inside the Octagon.
In other words, he's good.
It should come as no surprise then, to hear the Ring of Combat veteran was first choice to replace Michael Bisping at the UFC on FOX 2 event this Saturday night (Jan. 28, 2012) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. "The Count" left Maia without a date to the big dance when Mark Munoz needed a substitute against Chael Sonnen.
It was "good stuff," as Weidman explains to USA Today, and an opportunity he wasn't going to let "someone else jump in there and take."
Have a look.
"I'm a wrestler. I'm always going to start the fight obviously standing, (but) if the takedowns are there, I'm going to get my takedown. I'm always going to be looking to pass and I'm always going to be looking for submissions no matter who I'm fighting. Some people never have opportunities like this given to them. I wasn't going to let someone else jump in there and take that opportunity, so it's good stuff."
If Weidman can win, and win convincingly, it might catapult him to the top of the 185-pound food chain, and perhaps one fight away from challenging for the strap.
Perhaps a victory in the "Windy City" will put him in line to welcome "The Filipino Wrecking Machine" back to the cage later this year?
The re-worked UFC on FOX 2 event, which will mark the promotion's second appearance on network television, will be headlined by a light heavyweight number one contender bout, as Rashad Evans and Phil Davis return from injuries to battle for the right to fight division champion Jon Jones.
Let's also not forget the aforementioned middleweight title eliminator that pits former championship challenger Sonnen against Bisping, the winner of which will battle 185-pound kingpin Anderson Silva later this year.
And it all plays out on free TV.
For the latest UFC on FOX 2 news and notes check out our comprehensive event archive right here.
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i got Weidman in this
i think its gonna be his coming out party.
"ever heard of a tune up? tee hee hee hee
"ah hee hee hee ever heard of a ritual killing? tee hee hee hee"
"i dont get it"
"you gnaw on her face in public like that again and you'll be one tee hee hee hee"
why u cumming?
"ever heard of a tune up? tee hee hee hee
"ah hee hee hee ever heard of a ritual killing? tee hee hee hee"
"i dont get it"
"you gnaw on her face in public like that again and you'll be one tee hee hee hee"
OilCheck Cummings? Well color me disappointed. I always thought it was “OilCheck serfree”
Fighters fight. Snitches Snitch.
hes in community?
Is that a film?!
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"The Pride has broken my spirit worse than Nog’s arm. I should probably just skip the money pool and send him my money now"
by thunderdownunder on Jan 23, 2012 9:55 PM EST up reply actions
oh yeah i have heard of it but never watched... might give it a crack...
Heading over to multiple file sharing sites that dont work anymore now… :)
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Yeah it goes alright, i prefer inbetweeners but its not to bad.
Yeah im getting that atm also. Fucking SOPA!
"The Pride has broken my spirit worse than Nog’s arm. I should probably just skip the money pool and send him my money now"
by thunderdownunder on Jan 23, 2012 10:13 PM EST up reply actions
I hope Matt Serra doesn't believe that you can submit Demian Maia
If u truly want to try for subs on Demian Maia, than maybe I should change my pick on you dude. The only time high level bjj blackbelts get submitted is when they’re rocked hard, just stick to standing and outstriking Maia and getting takedowns when in the latter rounds, DON’T GO BJJ FOR BJJ WITH Demian Maia.
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by CharactersAnalysis on Jan 23, 2012 4:28 PM EST reply actions
if he does he will end up like this
"ever heard of a tune up? tee hee hee hee
"ah hee hee hee ever heard of a ritual killing? tee hee hee hee"
"i dont get it"
"you gnaw on her face in public like that again and you'll be one tee hee hee hee"
that's what happens when you refuse to tap to the twister.
by jewjiffshoes on Jan 23, 2012 4:31 PM EST up reply actions
I told her not to roll with Ronda Rousey with no submission skills, but did the bitch listen?
NOPE
NOVA UNIAO
Tomas Taverin VS John Loceires
January 27th, 2012
Curitiba, Brazil at Pereira Arena
by CharactersAnalysis on Jan 23, 2012 4:33 PM EST up reply actions
He can tap Maia.... No doubt.
In 2009, after only 1 year of BJJ training, Weidman grappled Andre Galvao (the current world champion) at the ADCC and lost a close decision. This was after just 1 year of training. There’s a reason Weidman opened as a 2-1 favorite… And it’s not because all the bookmakers are morons. His superior wrestling means he’ll be in top position against Maia most of the time and he threatened Galvao with a number of chokes in thier fight… don’t sleep on it, this kid could submit Maia.
Further, I don’t think Maia can tap Weidman and he certainly won’t be able to keep the fight standing. At the very least Weidman wins an easy decision.
Nice break down. This is a very convincing post.
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+1
If I wasn’t a stubborn asshole, this guy would have made me believe Weidman cannot only survive on the ground with Maia, but thrive.
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by EdSoares'Contribution on Jan 23, 2012 5:54 PM EST up reply actions
dont be a stubborn asshole - i been all over weidmans nuts since magicmike brought him up ages ago!!
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Very technical breakdown.
You single handedly sold my on Weidman lol. You almost make it seem like a lopsided contest. haha.
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i'll be looking for the tap from weidman, then
this is a bad, bad gameplan. Maia is not one to play around with on the mat
pride never die.
there was a time when chuck wasn't someone you would want to stand with either.
"Jack of all trades, Master of none. Master of few, Jack everyone."- Greg Nelson
But BJJ cant just magically disappear with overruse like a chin can
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jardine beat chuck when chuck still had a resemblance of a chin
im just saying, its entirely possible for weidman to submit maia. he has the combination of wrestling and jits that can cause serious problems for anyone on the ground. including maia.
"Jack of all trades, Master of none. Master of few, Jack everyone."- Greg Nelson
this gentleman
gets 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
+1 he does get it
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 23, 2012 6:18 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
i hope you all are right
i do see chris as the mw sometime soon but testing his ground game against maia doesn’t seem like a really smart gameplan.
here’s hoping for a battle
pride never die.
Jardine also didn't get knocked out by Rampage when Rampage still had heavy hands.
Care to make a ridiculous comparison using that as well?
Ron Paul 2012. Roll Tide Roll. Nick Diaz UFC Champ 2012.
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by EdSoares'Contribution on Jan 23, 2012 5:47 PM EST up reply actions
as long as you care to stop being a troll
we get it, you dont think chris can submit maia…but either make an actual point or go troll another post
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
but it can with underuse
and maia has been neglecting the ground game ever since the marquardt fight
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
Did you not see the Mario Miranda fight?
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by EdSoares'Contribution on Jan 23, 2012 6:12 PM EST up reply actions
i did actually
maia could/should have subbed miranda…not to mention miranda is nowhere near as skilled or strong as a grappler as is chris weidman
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 ed soares dude is almost as annoying as the real thing...
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but fighters had no other choice
chuck had elite tdd. Now, weidman could probably outstrike maia and earn the points on takedowns alone.
if he’s planning on taking the fight to the mats and work it there… i dunno, not looking good
pride never die.
There also was a time Chuck Liddell though his shit didn't stink and barely came to the gym
Tim Elliot had the best knockout of the year. FACT
If you weren’t top 5. Chuck wasn’t the best striker around back in the day.
Maia is far too seasoned to lose to this guy, especially in the BJJ area.
Bobby Southworth
by danago on Jan 23, 2012 4:49 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
A guillotine against Maia or americana etc wouldn't surprise me
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 23, 2012 4:51 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
What are you and demian focusing on in camp?
Any real worries with weidman?
"The Pride has broken my spirit worse than Nog’s arm. I should probably just skip the money pool and send him my money now"
by thunderdownunder on Jan 23, 2012 9:59 PM EST up reply actions
i thought maia tapped your nephew already.
chael sonnen, sound familiar?
8=Danago likes the REEM JOB.
No , that's chael dad
He’s lancesoftlyyy intomyanuswithyour meatstormm
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 23, 2012 6:20 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Well he will be waking up in the ref's arms then.
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by EdSoares'Contribution on Jan 23, 2012 4:41 PM EST reply actions
Last year
Miller (USA) tapped Oliveira (Brazil), Mir (USA) broke Nogueira’s (Brazil) Arm, can Weidman (USA) continue the streak against Maia (Brazil) this year??? Anythings possible!!
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by 420mike on Jan 23, 2012 4:45 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Stupid comparison is stupid.
Ron Paul 2012. Roll Tide Roll. Nick Diaz UFC Champ 2012.
ItalianStallion54 fondles himself to thougts of family members..
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by EdSoares'Contribution on Jan 23, 2012 4:47 PM EST up reply actions
2 High level BJJ blackbelts tapping a Brown Belt and a Black belt(Technical Submission)
Purple Belt under Matt Serra tapping someone who’s ranked higher in BJJ than Matt Serra? Probably not. Not saying it can happen, ju
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by CharactersAnalysis on Jan 23, 2012 4:49 PM EST up reply actions
not saying it can't happen, just don't bet on these things
NOVA UNIAO
Tomas Taverin VS John Loceires
January 27th, 2012
Curitiba, Brazil at Pereira Arena
by CharactersAnalysis on Jan 23, 2012 4:49 PM EST up reply actions
Love his attitude here
He might be the one to hold the belt after
Andy is gone
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 23, 2012 4:50 PM EST via mobile reply actions
He was talking to a fuckin hack from the USA Today.........
does anyone really think he’s gonna talk strategy with the guy? He’s telling the guy whatever he needs to end the conversation. “It starts on the feet”, “if the TD is there I’ll take it”, “I’ll be looking for submissions.” All your typical bullshit responses….What the hell else is he supposed to say to the guy?
I highly doubt Wiedeman is under the illusion that he’ll be submitting Maia. He’s either getting submitted, or he’s winning a UD. Maybe a small chance he gets the KO, as Maia sometimes acts as though he knows how to strike.
Maia's stnd up has progressed very well over the years.
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by EdSoares'Contribution on Jan 23, 2012 5:48 PM EST up reply actions
HA!
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Let's stop acting like out striking Munoz technically is impressive and or ans
Sign of improvement
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 23, 2012 6:22 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Maia vs. Palhares.
Fuck their heritage, I want to see those mofos go at it. I dont want to see another wrasslefuck for a UD. Like I enjoy the ground game but seriously…..this is how this fight will turn out.
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Why is this weidman dude being held up like he is a god? I’ve seen his fights he is good but not spectacular. I hate when people over hype fighters. I hope this dude does go to the ground with mia and tries his “top notch” jj game so mia can sub him. People need to let these fighters gradually progress and not make them seem like something they are not. I hate to admit it because I never said it would happen but Jon Jones is one of the very few guys that progressed very quickly bit Hendo will take care of that haha
by zesotheclown on Jan 23, 2012 7:12 PM EST via mobile reply actions
What have you seen from him that tells you he's not all the hype?
He’s hardly been touched so far in his ufc career!
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by thunderdownunder on Jan 23, 2012 10:02 PM EST up reply actions
weidman IS the hype
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Indeed he is.
Ive been on him since his first ufc fight, the kid just looks dominant.
"The Pride has broken my spirit worse than Nog’s arm. I should probably just skip the money pool and send him my money now"
by thunderdownunder on Jan 23, 2012 10:13 PM EST up reply actions
He said he’s looking for subs not that he’s going to sub him in the first round. How many times have we heard Fitch/Cruz/Brenneman etc say they’re going to try and finish? It doesn’t mean its going to happen but saying they’ll try isn’t a big deal. Even Munoz talked about how he would try to sub Maia and he did attempt to in the fight. Weidman is respectful and taking this seriously I’m certain but who would say I’m going in there hoping to win a decision?
by tremblay6 on Jan 23, 2012 7:22 PM EST via mobile reply actions
maia wont get wrestlefuck'd in this rodeo..
maia is studied enough to sub a relative newcomer in Weidman…watch
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I am just going to wait till Maia taps him...easy money
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