Tonight's UFC Vegas 6 co-headliner featured former middleweight champion Chris Weidman taking on rising division contender Omari Akhmedov.
Weidman (14-5 MMA) was returning to middleweight after suffering a first-round knockout loss to Dominick Reyes on his light heavyweight debut. “The All American” had been just 1-3 in his last four fights at 185 pounds in tonight's event.
Meanwhile, Omari Akhmedov (20-4-1 MMA) took the lead tonight on a six-fight unbeaten streak. The “Wolverine's” only flaw during that impressive streak came in the form of a draw with compatriot Marvin Vettori.
Tonight's UFC Vegas 6 co-main event turned out to be a grueling fifteen minute contest. Both men appeared to gas late in the second round, but it was Chris Weidman who found a second wind in the third round and managed to secure a much needed victory.
UFC Vegas 6 Official Result: Chris Weidman defeated. Omari Akhem by decision (29-27 x2, 29-28)
Check out how the pros reacted to Weidman's loss to Akhmedov below:
Really like Omari and Weidman. It should be a fun fight
– ike vallie-flagg (@IKEVF) August 9, 2020
Weisman needs a win here !! Let's go Chris
– Funky (@Benaskren) August 9, 2020
I'm fighting in a cage, so don't be afraid of a lot. But @ImShannonTho scared me for not rooting for Weidman here # UFCVegas6
– Jillian DeCoursey (@lionheartjill) August 9, 2020
Yes, Chris shows off this karate swag style early on! # UFCVegas6
– Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) August 9, 2020
Very struggling R1 for Weidman, looks good and takes the turn.
– Funky (@Benaskren) August 9, 2020
Nothing worse than when you're about to get knocked down and the fence stops their fall 😂 # UFCVegas6
– Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) August 9, 2020
These liver shots land. Ouch # UFCVegas6
– Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) August 9, 2020
Too proud of my mate @chrisweidman to get this W tonight !! Way to dig deep brotha! # UFCVegas6 #ufc
– Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) August 9, 2020
Love the Weidman won, but how did the squad manage 2 judges give it a 10-8
– Funky (@Benaskren) August 9, 2020
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This article first appeared on BJPENN.com on August 8, 2020