UFC newcomer Weidman defeats Sakara in bloody bout
Chris Weidman put on a clinic on the ground against Alessio Sakara at UFC on Versus 3 on Thursday night,…
Chris Weidman put on a clinic on the ground against Alessio Sakara at UFC on Versus 3 on Thursday night, winning his UFC debut and showing why he’s considered one of the best prospects in mixed martial arts.
A former NCAA wrestling All-American who has developed a strong Brazilian jiu jitsu game, Weidman weathered an early storm of strikes against Sakara and came back to dominate the second and third rounds on the ground, winning a unanimous decision in a bloodbath of a fight.
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Alessio Sakara Vs. Chris Weidman
Fight was scheduled for 3 rounds (5x5x5)
Chris Weidman def. Alessio Sakara via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
