LAS VEGAS – Chris Weidman (12-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) took an early lead against ex-champ Lyoto Machida (21-5 MMA, 13-5 UFC) and overcame trouble in the fourth round to retain his middleweight title. Weidman notched his second title defense with scores of 49-45, 48-47, 49-46, by refusing to allow Machida the space to launch his unpredictable striking attacks. “He’s as good as I thought, quick,” Weidman said afterward. “When you think he’s going to do something, he does the opposite. Awesome fighter, tough as nails.” The middleweight title bout was the main event of today’s UFC 175 event at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas
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UFC 175 results, photos: Chris Weidman tops Lyoto Machida in five-round war – MMA Junkie