Skip to main content
  1. Home
  2. Fashion & Style

The Manual may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site.

The Greatest Middleweight Champion of all time – Chris Weidman

By

My name is Chris Weidman. I am a mixed martial artist fighting in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, or UFC. I defended the Middleweight World Title three times after I won it against Anderson Silva, the greatest of all time. As a 4x world champion I believe I am the greatest Middleweight of all time and my next fight will be a huge event at Madison Square Garden in November.

Chris Weidman
Image used with permission by copyright holder

Until a few months ago, MMA was illegal in the state of New York, the last state to have such a ban on the sport I love. I wanted to change that and I teamed up with the UFC and campaigned for several years to educate state officials on the sport and how valuable athletes like me are to the economy of New York. We finally got a bill passed earlier this year in the state assembly that legalized MMA in NY for good. It was an awesome feeling. Knowing that I would get the chance to finally fight in front of all of my friends, family, and fans from my home state. I will now get that chance.

Recommended Videos

I grew up in Baldwin, New York and I’ve been wrestling my whole life. I was a 4x All-American at Hofstra University and had gotten there because of my talent. When I realized I had more to give and when my wife and I seriously considered having kids I realized that it would take hard work and focus to accomplish my new goal of becoming a world champion in the UFC. My talent was great, but my effort would have to be greater. I surrounded myself with people who worked just as hard and knew that I was serious about that goal. It was a grind, coming up through smaller promotions like Ring of Combat. I am forever grateful for that grind because, on July 6, 2013, I knocked out Anderson Silva to win the World Middleweight Title. I am going to get that belt I bled for back. And I won’t make the mistake of letting it go again.

Because of my family I’m able to train smarter and really focus on getting better. Before my family, I was selfish and thought I knew everything. Having a family definitely humbles you and it helped me to focus on getting better for them every day.

Chris Weidman
Image used with permission by copyright holder

The QALO partnership couldn’t be a better fit. I love that they stand for family values and I love wearing their ring. I haven’t lost my QALO ring yet. When I’m training, I always used to take my wedding ring off, which I hated doing because I was afraid I would lose it. Now, I can wear my QALO ring during all of my training and in the shower, anywhere really, and I never have to worry about losing it.

As for my personal style:

Jeans: Levis 511s

Shirts: Hugo Boss

Pants: Hugo Boss

Shorts: Reebok Combat Training MMA Shorts

Suits: Hugo Boss

Shoes: Reebok Z Print 2.0

Accessories:Breitling watch, QALO ring 

Favorite Cologne: spicebomb

Your favorite App: Clash of Clans

Favorite piece of technology: iPhone

Next tech purchase: Movie theater equipment

Cator Sparks
Cator Sparks
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Cator Sparks was the Editor-in-Chief of The Manual from its launch in 2012 until 2018. Previously, Cator was covering…
Ariat teams with rodeo legend for true cowboy collection
Trevor Brazile knows cowboying, and wants to help you become one
Ariat Relentless

Ariat is a big name in western wear. They are one of the biggest. From stellar boots and jeans to attractive and functional shirts and outerwear, they have always been one of the go-to brands for everything cowboys need. With the National Finals Rodeo about to kick off in Las Vegas, you will likely see Ariat everywhere, and even more likely, you will see their collection with 26-time world champion Trevor Brazile. The collection, Ariat Relentless, is one of the most stylistically functional lines a cowboy has seen.

“I've been a big part of everything I’ve done with Ariat,” Trevor explains. “The team is truly interested in moving cowboys’ and cowgirls’ lives forward, and they've been at the forefront of innovation for so long, and that’s what drew me in. On their own, technology and tradition are not enough. But Ariat puts those two together with everyday use, which has made this collection real.”
Nobody knows cowboys like the rodeo and Ariat

Read more
Church’s holiday campaign is here and the footwear steals the show
Church's releases holiday campaign
patent leather oxford shoes next to music box

If there’s one thing to be certain: Church’s will always deliver the ultimate luxury footwear. A pinnacle of sophisticated and high-quality design, Church’s footwear is renowned for its classic and timeless appeal. For their holiday campaign, the brand has decided to bring it to the next level with the ultimate suave collection. Mixing in British charm with regal elegance, Church’s holiday campaign highlights some of their most iconic styles that make for the perfect footwear option for any formal event. Featuring patent leather shoes to velvet slippers, there’s plenty to pick from in their newest Holiday campaign. Highlighting the need to have fun during the holiday season, these picks are perfect for anyone looking to make their winter season joyous. 
Church’s 2024 Holiday Campaign

 

Read more
Bulgari unveils Octo Finissimo with stunning cloud-inspired dial by Laurent Grasso
You'll love the new Octo Finissimo watch
Bulgari Octo Finissimo Laurent Grasso Special Edition watch

As a brand that collaborates with artists and designers, Bulgari has been introducing iconic pieces into the market. Some artists who have worked on Bulgari timepieces include Mo Coppoletta, Kazuyo Sejima, and Tadao Ando. After partnering up with Laurent Grasso, the brand rolled out a new timepiece with a very stylish dial featuring cloud-like and intriguing cosmos art.

For starters, Bulgari's Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani had a vision of a watch that could explain the concept of time from a different perspective, a metaphysical point of view. Laurent Gasso, who is quite popular for his cosmos art, was the perfect artist for such a project, and the two creators partnered up to create something magical.

Read more