Ballentine_Alex Review by AllTheBestFights.com: 2015-12-12, very nice fight between Chris Weidman and Luke Rockhold: it gets three stars (UFC Fight of the Night). Luke Rockhold punches Chris Weidman in their middleweight championship bout during the UFC 194 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Machida and Belfort were tuning Rockhold and Weidman up on the feet, then the latters took it to the ground and battered the formers. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Luke Rockhold def. Chris Weidman vs Luke Rockhold December 12, 2015 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States FIGHT PASS PRELIMS 6:30 PM EST/ 3:30 PM PST, FOX SPORTS 1 … Idk how many times I've rewatched Rockhold vs. Machida and Weidman vs. Belfort. Beautiful to watch. Flexibility. The rematch between Rockhold and Weidman never materialized. While he eyes possible fights with Rockhold and current champion Jon Jones, he is fully focused on Reyes because a win could quickly elevate him into title contention. Credit: Newsday/Jeffrey Basinger. But, those losses did come against notable opponents in the likes of “Jacare” Souza, Yoel Romero, Dominick Reyes, Gegard Mousasi and the aforementioned Rockhold. MMA Chris Weidman vs. Luke Rockhold: Winner, Recap, Reaction from UFC 194 TKO Alex Ballentine @. Luke Rockhold is an absolute beast and a fantastic mixed martial artist, but I don't think people realize how good Weidman is. UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman puts his belt on the line when he clashes with No. After Chris Weidman’s smashing defeat of Vitor Belfort on Saturday night, only one fight makes sense. [64] That was the very first defeat of Weidman's career. Rockhold routinely trains with former UFC champions Daniel Cormier and Cain Velasquez at AKA. Former middleweight champion Chris Weidman has shut down talk of a possible rematch against the man who dethroned him, Luke Rockhold who … by Abhinav Kini. After Weidman’s recent struggles, the ‘All American’ admitted on Ariel Helwani’s MMA show (transcribed by MMA Mania), that there was a lot of extra noise he had to tune out heading into the fight. Weidman-Rockhold … 0 0 10 of 12 7 of 9 83% 77% 21 of 26 13 of 15 2 of 4 0 of 0 50% --- 0 1 0 0 3:08 1:05 Round 2 Chris Weidman . After little output in the early portion of the round, Rockhold turned a wheel-kick attempt from Weidman into a takedown and mounted the champion. But he's sloppy. He's got no jiu jitsu. Luke Rockhold vs Chris Weidman at UFC 194 on December 12th, 2015. Rockhold took Weidman's middleweight title with a fourth-round TKO. The 31-year-old took the UFC middleweight championship away from Chris Weidman via fourth-round technical knockout in the co-main event in Las Vegas. 9 of those wins coming via submission and 4 KO/TKO. UFC 194 results: Luke Rockhold def. Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman has voiced his displeasure with … Aditya Sheth … Rockhold can also claim a victory over Machida, but his new status as the champion opens up the division. As he said in the buildup to Saturday's fight, Rockhold is hard to beat because he's among the most versatile fighters in the sport, per Heidi Fang of Fox Sports: You can't find someone that's going to mimic me. In fights that he loses, all 3 are from KO/TKO. The victory for Rockhold brought an end to a three-fight title reign for Weidman, who defeated Anderson Silva, Vitor Belfort and Lyoto Machida. Great fight thus far. Bellator Japan Postlim Recap – Yusuke Yachi closes the show with a soccer kick KO. I see him dismantling Jacare and soundly defeating Luke Rockhold. Weidman, the former UFC middleweight champion, got back to winning ways at UFC Vegas 6 on August 8. Is he really 38? A case could have been made for a stoppage as Rockhold rained down punishment, but referee Herb Dean saw it fit for the fight to continue into the fourth round. He's going to be the one scrambling, trying to get back to his feet. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. We need to check some records. Weidman had lost two straight heading into the bout, and five of his last six fights. Plenty of challenges still lie ahead for the new champion, though. In fights that he wins, he finishes his opponent 87% of the time. UFC 194 Preview – Chris Weidman vs. Luke Rockhold. With Rockhold already dethroning an excellent wrestler in Weidman, one has to think Rockhold will have confidence heading into his next fight. Luke Rockhold has made his intentions known about his latest fight. Rockhold next faced Chris Weidman for the UFC Middleweight Championship on December 12, 2015 at UFC 194. We need to check some records. Bleacher Report's Patrick Wyman scored the first round for Weidman: 10-9 Weidman, but this is more likely to be Rockhold's preferred pace. Both fights went the same tbh. The third round started as an even round but ended on an emphatic note for Rockhold. Chris Weidman open to facing Luke Rockhold but wants tune-up fight first. The journey to the title fight has been different for Weidman and Rockhold. Anyone who is looking to dethrone the new champion will have a difficult time. Is he really 38? My movement is not going to be like anything he's faced. Rockhold dominated the fight and won via armbar submission midway through the first round. He's got no jiu jitsu. The two highest-ranked middleweights squared off just before Rockhold took the title from Weidman. Since then, Rockhold and Weidman have faced multiple setbacks, including failed attempts at light heavyweight for the both of them. 2 Jacare Souza, and the Cuban Olympian could get the next shot at the new champion. Chris Weidman vs. Luke Rockhold UFC 194 results: Full fight recap for Middleweight championship co-main event on pay-per-view (PPV) tonight (Dec. 12, … Paulo Costa takes shot at Yoel Romero for not yet agreeing to fight at UFC 230 — and asks him to "eat a lot" and miss weight. He’s longer and rangy and that’s going to greatly help his chances in this fight. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Luke Rockhold is ready for a rematch against Chris Weidman, but the feeling isn’t mutual. And he puts himself in bad positions. Read Next. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images UFC 194 might have been headlined by a brash title challenger in Conor McGregor, but Luke Rockhold used the platform to secure a title of his own Saturday. 0 0 14 of 31 31 of 60 45% 51% 14 of 31 32 of 61 0 of 1 0 of 0 0% --- 0 Rockhold wins via 4th Round TKO. But does he use it correctly? Power. Luke Rockhold defeated Chris Weidman to win the middleweight championship at UFC 194 and the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. I've got the best guys in the world I roll with, you can't prepare for what I bring. Former UFC middleweight champion, Chris Weidman, wants a tune-up fight before taking on longtime nemesis, Luke Rockhold, at some point in 2020. The Rockhold rematch aside, there’s no doubt that Weidman’s win over Akhmedov was huge. Chris Weidman . Weidman initially took the center of the Octagon. But he's one of the best wrestlers ever to grace the sport of wrestling, and obviously when it comes to MMA, he's the best wrestler ever. Former middleweight champion Chris Weidman got back in the win column at UFC Vegas 6 against Omari Akhmedov, where he won via unanimous decision.. Weidman’s Struggles. Those are my go-tos when I hit up Fight Pass. According to ESPN's Brett Okamoto, with nearly two weeks until the event, the co-main event that was set to feature the middleweight rematch between Luke Rockhold and Chris Weidman is … Length. The new champion came out in the fourth round ready to finish the job. The beginning of Round 2 played out differently, with Rockhold playing the role of aggressor. He took Weidman down and put the finishing touches on the most impressive performance of his career. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. I've always done things different. Hear Joe Rogan preview the fight. And he puts himself in bad positions. Luke Rockhold (right) vs Michael Bisping JS: Rockhold is indeed hittable, but despite that fact he has a better grasp of distance control when it comes to striking. Luke Rockhold Chris Weidman 0 0 126 48 2 3 1 0 UFC 194: Aldo vs McGregor Dec. 12, 2015 … Everything else being equal, Weidman vs. Rockhold has the potential to turn into one of the biggest-selling fights of 2015, in a way Weidman vs. Souza doesn't quite match. But he's sloppy. He defeated Omari Akhmedov by unanimous decision, redeeming his two consecutive losses and recent record of 1-5. Chris Weidman via TKO (ground and pound) at 3:12 of R4. Weidman is scheduled to make his light heavyweight debut vs. Dominick Reyes in the UFC on ESPN 6 headliner on Oct. 18. Edson Barboza's wild KO Both Chris Weidman and Luke Rockhold are well-equipped to do the job they are being called upon to do. Chris Weidman via TKO (strikes) - Round 4, 3:12 https://t.co/8mYnu1iw7u. Chris Weidman vs Luke Rockhold full fight review: After an absolute war, Rockhold came out on top with a TKO finish last night (Sat., Dec. 12, 2015) at … The question could be answered sooner than later. Luke Rockhold . In July 2007, Rockhold made his professional debut against Mike Martinez for the Melee on the Mountain promotion. But the intrigue of the matchup played out early as Rockhold threatened the champion with a guillotine submission that was ultimately unsuccessful. But he's one of the best wrestlers ever to grace the sport of wrestling, and obviously when it comes to. Overview. The new champion changed the narrative surrounding him at UFC 262 , Oliveira takes lightweight gold 3 Yoel Romero eked out a split decision against No. I'm going to threaten him everywhere. The aggressive pressure fighter pushed the pace early on, taking Rockhold's back and later pinning him against the cage. Probably 8-9 times each. I will have the upper hand everywhere the fight goes. We break down Saturday's card, Catch up on all the action on Saturday's card ➡️, Rockhold has already put some thought into the matchup, per, I don't even know if that's his real name. But Weidman (15-5 MMA, 11-5 UFC) finally got back in the win column in his return to 185 pounds when he defeated Omari Akhmedov by unanimous decision last weekend at UFC on ESPN+ 32. More Chris Weidman vs. Luke Rockhold News, FIGHT PASS PRELIMS 6:30 PM EST/ 3:30 PM PST, FOX SPORTS 1 UNDERCARD 8PM EST/ 5PM PST, PPV MAIN CARD 10PM EST/ 7PM PST, Calling All Cans! In the fourth defense of his title, Weidman faced Luke Rockhold on December 12, 2015, in the co-main event at UFC 194. December 29, 2019. Luke Rockhold . Gallery Jan Blachowicz def. I don't think there is any comparison to Yoel in MMA. Weidman lost the bout and his title via TKO in the fourth round. Brett Okamoto of ESPN.com declared it the best round of Rockhold's career: Rockhold putting together the best round of his career. Luke Rockhold has a professional record of 15-3. Chris Weidman gets ready to fight Luke Rockhold at UFC 194 in Las Vegas on Dec. 12, 2015. The undefeated black belt in Bjj Chris Weidman entered this fight with a perfect mma record of 13-0-0 (69% finishing rate) and he is ranked as the No.1 middleweight in the world. Chris Weidman vs. Luke Rockhold UFC 194: Aldo vs. McGregor | 2015.12.12 | Las Vegas, Nevada Discussion Co-Main Event | UFC Middleweight Championship | 185 lbs If it comes down to grappling I see it being a bit of a stalemate, but if anyone pulls off the submission in this fight it’s Rockhold. In addition to the difficulty opponents have in mimicking his style, it's also difficult to match the talent that he trains with. But there would be no controversy. 1-ranked Luke Rockhold at UFC 194. Wrestling. He holds wins over only two of the Top 10 fighters in the division, according to the UFC's rankings, not including the former champion. Weidman Looking For ‘Tune-Up Fight’, Paulo Costa urges Yoel Romero to sign the contract, hopes he misses weight at UFC 230. Then damage city. Rockhold has already put some thought into the matchup, per Dave Meltzer of MMA Fighting: I don't even know if that's his real name. In the third round, after a competitive first two rounds, Rockhold capitalised on a missed Weidman wheel kick by taking him down into the back mount and passed to full mount where he delivered heavy ground and pound to the champion. #UFC194. Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold is planning a 2020 return to MMA and expressed interest in rematching longtime rival Chris Weidman. That job is to operate under the radar. In his second fight for the promotion, in November 2007, Rockhold was defeated by Tony Rubalcava via TKO. He hurt Weidman early in the round and continued to pick away with solid body kicks that swung the momentum further in his favor. Getty Images. 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