MMA coach Ray Longo’s voice was even more haggard than usual two days after middleweight Chris Weidman ‘s win over Lyoto Machida at UFC 175, but he managed to grumble a few thoughts about his pupil’s future. Weidman (12-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) defended his title in triumphant fashion and silenced doubters at this past Saturday’s pay-per-view event, surviving a late rally from ex-champ Machida (21-5 MMA, 13-5 UFC) to earn a unanimous decision in a “Fight of the Year” candidate. “You’re going to have your doubters, and these (opponents) are legends,” Longo told MMAjunkie Radio. “People need to live through people.
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