MMA HOTBED LONG ISLAND HOUSES UFC CHAMPION!

     Chris “The All American” Weidman is currently the UFC middleweight champion and is the biggest name of Long Island’s MMA fighters. On May twenty third Chris successfully defended his title at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas Nevada against Vitor “The Phenom” Belfort. In the past, regardless of his excellent performances both in acquiring the title and in defending it some believed that Weidman had not yet proved himself as deserving of the middleweight title. It seems now that many of those naysayers are turning the tune of their speech in favor of the champion. With his recent domination of Vitor Belfort it is finally becoming evident that Chris Weidman is the real deal and will likely retain the title for some time! Fighting out of Baldwin, New York, Chris trains with several other active UFC fighters here on Long Island such as Ryan LaFlare who is the owner of Long Island Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness Center located in Farmingdale NY.

     Now the discussion must be had as to whom will be the next best opponent to face Chris in the octagon. Two names particularly stand out and they are Jacare Souza and Luke Rockhold. Both men are coming off of impressive victories and are riding extensive win streaks. Each time a dangerous contender has stood in Weidman’s path there has been talk of adversity and possible failures yet The All American has shown fans each time why he is the one holding the belt, by putting on fast and decisive performances. Long Island must have something in the water to be producing such a number of high level fighters, and no matter the opponent, Chris Weidman is going to show them exactly what Long Island MMA is all about with more quick and decisive finishes!