Weidman defeats Maia in a lackluster opening fight on FOX

source: mmajunkie.com

Chris Weidman didn't exactly make the most of his FOX opportunity.

Sure, the top prospect picked a network-television win on just 11-days' notice over Demian Maia, but the bout played out as a bit of a sloppy striking affair in what many hoped would prove a rousing ground battle.

Either way, the two served as the first main-card bout of Saturday's UFC on FOX 2 event at Chicago's United Center.

The two started out looking to bang. Maia's ever-improving striking was initially relatively effective, and he snuck in a few knees and straight lefts. Still, Weidman looked comfortable in the pocket and returned fire just as frequently. Weidman did receive a few early warning for striking with an open hand, but it didn't seem to cause an issue.

Weidman briefly held control on the floor in a momentary grappling exchange, but it was really his forward movement that seemed to earn him the first frame.

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Chris Weidman Vs. Demian Maia

Fight was scheduled for 3 rounds (5x5x5)

Name	Chris Weidman
Height	6′ 0″ (182.88 cm)
Weight	190 (86.18 kg)
Record	7-0-0
Team

Name	Demian Maia
Height	6′ 0″ (182.88 cm)
Weight	195 (88.45 kg)
Record	14-3-0
Team

Chris Weidman defeats Demian Maia via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

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1/29/12 1:09 AM by gage949

Maia should've just pulled guard over and over. Honestly wouldve been a better fight that way

1/29/12 12:59 AM by SteTheMan1988

This fight was just horrible. I'm a big fan of Maia. It was his fight with McDonald that got me hooked on this sport in the first place and I love seeing him do well but WTF?Maia; I want to go back to my BJJ roots.+Weidman; I can submit Maia.=LOL JK I'm gonna wang for 3 rounds

1/28/12 8:55 PM by TheVileOne

Nick Lentz isn't exactly known for exciting FOTN performances either dude.

1/28/12 8:54 PM by smellslikefishtasteslikechicken

I thought the same thing about Matt Hughes in his last few , somehow he turned into a kickboxer

1/28/12 8:53 PM by Tubarao

Stand AND WANG BABY! Staaaand and Wang....

1/28/12 8:51 PM by sawdusk

consistently shocking to me when world class level BJJ guys just refuse to work on their takedown game... maia's shots were straight out of UFC I

1/28/12 8:50 PM by Bry Bry

how many fights has Maia won by strikes standing?i am beyond confused as to why he insisted to stand?did he feel pressured by all the newbies tuning in tonight to 'stand and bang' ??i hope not.

1/28/12 8:48 PM by omokoro

I suspect Maia thought Weidman was good enough on the ground to just play safely and ride out the round in his guard. And that it was in his best interest to just try to stand up. As seen in the Einemo fight, if you just make your body into solid block and periodically though short elbows/punches you can stay safe.

1/28/12 8:48 PM by UGCTT_Fraser_Finlay

Dunham vs Lentz was a prelim but this piece of shit was on the main card?

1/28/12 8:46 PM by BJJkilla

maia wasn't going to takedown weidman. maia's striking wasn't better also so he was pretty much screwed, him gassing just made this even more bad.

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