After middleweight champion Chris Weidman (pictured) quickly disposed of Vitor Belfort Saturday at UFC 187, a feat Weidman promised to accomplish prior to their long-awaited showdown, he has now posted three straight title defenses.
However, practically nobody in the sports world outside of MMA knows who he is. Even MMA fans seem to look at Weidman as merely a placeholder until a more dominant champion comes along to don the crown, a la Anderson Silva did before Weidman killed his reign.
If fans are seeking the next big thing in the UFC middleweight division, look no further than the man who currently sits atop the throne – that is if you were to ask Weidman.