Chris Weidman vs Demian Maia
The Story
Future middleweight champion Chris Weidman takes on Brazilian jiu-jitsu legend Demian Maia in a short-notice 185-pound bout at UFC on FX 1.
The Stakes
- •Weidman's UFC contender-tier validation
- •Maia's middleweight contender status
- •Wrestler vs jiu-jitsu legend stylistic contrast
- •Both fighters' title-shot pathway