Brent Weedman was born on February 10,1984 and is an American retired mixed martial artist who has competed in Bellator's Welterweight division.
21 Facts About Brent Weedman
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Brent Weedman has competed in several Bellator Tournaments, including the: Bellator Season Four Welterweight Tournament, Bellator Season 5 Welterweight Tournament, and the Bellator Season 6 Lightweight Tournament.
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Brent Weedman is married to fellow Brazilian jiu-jitsu player, Emily Weedman.
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Brent Weedman's father, who was a police officer and a longtime martial artist himself, ran a martial arts school.
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Brent Weedman was reportedly brought in to the fight to showcase Lima's skills, as Brent Weedman was expected to be an easy fight.
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Brent Weedman threatened early on with a triangle choke which was unsuccessful.
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Late in the second round, Brent Weedman again caught Lima in a triangle choke, but transitioned to an armbar, which forced Lima to submit, giving Brent Weedman the title.
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Brent Weedman defeated Bears via KO at 4:19 of the opening round.
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Brent Weedman returned at Bellator 23, where he faced John Troyer.
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Brent Weedman made quick work of Troyer, finishing him via armbar just before the end of the opening round.
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At Bellator 30, Brent Weedman faced Jacob McClintock, a former Bellator Welterweight Tournament competitor.
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Brent Weedman fought Hornbuckle in the first round of the tournament, winning the fight by unanimous decision.
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However, due to the facial laceration he received during the fight, Brent Weedman has been suspended 60 days, putting his position in the tournament in doubt.
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Brent Weedman fought Chris Lozano in the opening round held at Bellator 49 and lost the fight via unanimous decision.
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Brent Weedman was granted instant entry to the Bellator Season 6 Lightweight Tournament.
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Brent Weedman won the fight via submission in the second round.
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Brent Weedman then faced Rick Hawn in the finals on May 25,2012, at Bellator 70 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Brent Weedman was supposed to face Douglas Lima in the semi-finals at Bellator 90.
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Brent Weedman would be forced to withdraw from the fight due to injury.
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Brent Weedman faced Justin Baesman in the quarterfinal opening round at Bellator 100 and won via first-round submission.
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Brent Weedman approached the James Randi Educational Foundation expressing interest in representing the organization.