The masses will echo this sentiment: It is about damn time.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight strap has been skirting its obligations for six months now, with champion Chris Weidman sidelined from hand and rib injuries that prevented him from competing at UFC 181 and 184, respectively. The undefeated champion now looks to add a third defense to his title reign since he upset perennial division kingpin Anderson Silva in 2013. Throughout his eight UFC fights, Weidman has looked comprehensively dominant, seldom dropping a round and largely avoiding any potentially hairy exchanges.