Brent Weedman
{{short description|American mixed martial arts fighter}}
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| weight_class = Welterweight
Lightweight
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| team = Team Haycraft
Derby City MMA
| rank = Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
| years_active = 2005–2013
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Brent Weedman (born February 10, 1984) is an American retired mixed martial artist who has competed in Bellator's Welterweight division. He 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. He is married to fellow Brazilian jiu-jitsu player, Emily Weedman.
Background
Weedman is from Louisville, Kentucky and began his formal training in the martial arts when he was four years old. Weedman's father, who was a police officer and a longtime martial artist himself, also ran a martial arts school. In addition to full-contact karate, Weedman began competitive judo when he was eight years old and also played football and soccer.{{Cite web | url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Reared-for-the-Cage-35288 |title = Reared for the Cage}}
Mixed martial arts career
=Early career=
Weedman's professional career began in 2005. Making his debut in the HOOKnSHOOT promotion, Weedman finished his first fight with a draw after two rounds. Weedman later racked up two successive victories in the promotion before meeting future UFC veteran Gray Maynard. Weedman lost via unanimous decision,{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Eastman-Redeems-Himself-Nabs-WEF-Title-4708|title=Eastman redeems himself, nabs WEF title|publisher=sherdog.com|date=June 11, 2006}} which gave Maynard his entry onto The Ultimate Fighter 5.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/2041/ufcjunkiecom-source-gray-maynard-a-cast-member-on-the-ultimate-fighter-5.mma|title=Source: Gray Maynard a cast member on The Ultimate Fighter 5|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=March 7, 2007|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081206031900/http://mmajunkie.com/news/2041/ufcjunkiecom-source-gray-maynard-a-cast-member-on-the-ultimate-fighter-5.mma|archivedate=December 6, 2008}}
After a further win via TKO, Weedman was ranked as the number one 183 lb fighter in the Shooto rankings, despite him never competing in the Shooto organisation.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Koubousen-Companion-News-and-Notes-from-Japan-6029|title=Koubousen companion: News and Notes from Japan|publisher=sherdog.com|date=November 4, 2006}} Amongst his next fights were losses to Dan Hornbuckle via triangle choke and Anthony Lapsley via TKO due to a cut over his right eye.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Lytle-Submits-Brown-at-Conseco-Fieldhouse-8591|title=Lytle submits Brown at Conseco Fieldhouse|publisher=sherdog.com|date=August 12, 2007}}
In May 2008, with his record at 8–5–1, Weedman faced Douglas Lima for the AFL welterweight title. Weedman was reportedly brought in to the fight to showcase Lima's skills, as Weedman was expected to be an easy fight.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/4462/weedman-submits-lima-to-claim-afl-welterweight-title.mma|title=Weedman submits Lima to claim AFL welterweight title|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=May 31, 2008|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023033552/http://mmajunkie.com/news/4462/weedman-submits-lima-to-claim-afl-welterweight-title.mma|archivedate=October 23, 2012}} Weedman threatened early on with a triangle choke which was unsuccessful. Late in the second round, Weedman again caught Lima in a triangle choke, but transitioned to an armbar, which forced Lima to submit, giving Weedman the title. He would go on to say "They brought me in because Douglas Lima would make a great champ for them. Now, it's my turn to step up. I feel good about the fact that I did a one-fight deal with them. We're going to talk a multi-fight contract now." Weedman was scheduled to defend the belt at AFL's first ever pay-per-view,{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/5042/tara-larosa-and-bobby-lashley-booked-for-afls-ppv-debut.mma|title=Tara LaRosa and Bobby Lashley booked for AFLs PPV debut|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=August 12, 2008|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100709013055/http://mmajunkie.com/news/5042/tara-larosa-and-bobby-lashley-booked-for-afls-ppv-debut.mma|archivedate=July 9, 2010}} though the bout failed to transpire and Weedman never fought for the promotion again.
=Bellator Fighting Championships=
Following five successive wins after his AFL title win, Weedman made his Bellator Fighting Championship debut at Bellator 16 against Rudy Bears. Weedman defeated Bears via KO at 4:19 of the opening round.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Baker-Hess-Schambari-Shlemenko-Advance-at-Bellator-16-24170|title=Baker, Hess, Schambari, Shlemenko advance at Bellator 16|publisher=sherdog.com|date=April 29, 2010}}
Weedman returned at Bellator 23, where he faced John Troyer. Weedman made quick work of Troyer, finishing him via armbar just before the end of the opening round.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/19680/bellator-23-recap-warren-survives-first-round-barrage-claims-split-win-and-tourney-title.mma|title=Bellator 23 recap: Warren survives first round barrage, claims split win and tourney title|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=June 24, 2010|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100808195702/http://mmajunkie.com/news/19680/bellator-23-recap-warren-survives-first-round-barrage-claims-split-win-and-tourney-title.mma|archivedate=August 8, 2010}}
At Bellator 30, Weedman faced Jacob McClintock, a former Bellator Welterweight Tournament competitor.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Bellator-Finalizes-Welterweight-Tournament-Pairings-22898|title=Bellator finalises Welterweight tournament pairings|publisher=sherdog.com|date=February 26, 2010}} The winner would reportedly receive a slot in Bellator's fourth season welterweight tournament.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/20565/brent-weedman-vs-jacob-mcclintock-tourney-eliminator-official-for-bellator-30.mma|title=Brent Weedman vs. Jacob McClintock tourney eliminator official for Bellator 30|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=September 8, 2010|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100914173104/http://mmajunkie.com/news/20565/brent-weedman-vs-jacob-mcclintock-tourney-eliminator-official-for-bellator-30.mma|archivedate=September 14, 2010}} After just three minutes, Weedman was able to win the fight via TKO due to punches.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Cancer-Survivor-Baker-Beats-Horn-at-Bellator-30-27093|title=Cancer survivor Baker beats Horn at Bellator 30|publisher=sherdog.com|date=September 23, 2010}}
With the win, Weedman officially qualified for the Bellator Season Four Welterweight tournament, alongside the likes of Jim Wallhead, Rick Hawn and Dan Hornbuckle.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Six-Confirmed-for-Bellator-Season-4-Welterweight-Tourney-27687|title=Six confirmed for Bellator Season 4 Welterweight tourney|publisher=sherdog.com|date=October 21, 2010}} Weedman fought Hornbuckle in the first round of the tournament, winning the fight by unanimous decision. However, due to the facial laceration he received during the fight, Weedman has been suspended 60 days, putting his position in the tournament in doubt.{{Cite web | url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/7-Fighters-Suspended-Following-Bellator-35-30688 | title=7 Fighters Suspended Following Bellator 35}} In his next fight Weedman fought Jay Hieron for a spot in the finals at Bellator 40 and lost a controversial unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28).
Weedman entered into the Bellator Season 5 Welterweight Tournament. He fought Chris Lozano in the opening round held at Bellator 49 and lost the fight via unanimous decision.
After Weedman realized he was a very small Welterweight, he decided to drop to the lightweight division. He was granted instant entry to the Bellator Season 6 Lightweight Tournament. In the quarter-finals of the tournament, Weedman fought J.J. Ambrose at Bellator 62 on March 23, 2012. Weedman won the fight via submission (VonFflue choke) in the second round.
In the semi-final round Weedman fought Thiago Michel at Bellator 66. He won the fight via split decision. Weedman then faced Rick Hawn in the finals on May 25, 2012, at Bellator 70 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
In the opening round of Bellator Season 8 Welterweight Tournament Weedman faced off against Marius Zaromskis at Bellator 86. He won via unanimous decision. Weedman was supposed to face Douglas Lima in the semi-finals at Bellator 90. Weedman would be forced to withdraw from the fight due to injury. He was then replaced by Bryan Baker.
Weedman returned for the Season 9 Welterweight Tournament. He faced Justin Baesman in the quarterfinal opening round at Bellator 100 and won via first-round submission.
In the semifinals, he had a rematch with Rick Hawn and lost via unanimous decision.
Weedman has retired from MMA.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Bellator-Welterweight-Brent-Weedman-Retires-at-29-61443|title=Bellator Welterweight Brent Weedman retires at 29|publisher=sherdog.com|date=January 2, 2014}}
Skepticism
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Weedman approached the James Randi Educational Foundation (JREF) expressing interest in representing the organization. In an interview with foundation president D.J. Grothe, Weedman discussed his interest in scientific skepticism. Weedman states, "The work that James Randi and the JREF do is very important, and I'm proud to be involved with you guys. I feel strongly about the cause." He cites James Randi, Carl Sagan, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, and Phil Plait as inspirations.{{cite web|last=Groethe|first=D.J.|title=MMA Star Brent Weedman Fights the Fakers, Reps for the JREF|url=http://www.randi.org/site/index.php/swift-blog/1722-mma-star-brent-weedman-fights-the-fakers-reps-for-the-jref.html|work=SWIFT|publisher=James Randi Education Foundation|accessdate=25 May 2012}}
Weedman presented at The Amaz!ng Meeting 2013 where he discussed pseudoscience in the martial arts.{{cite web|title=The Amaz!ng Meeting 2012 Schedule|url=http://www.amazingmeeting.com/tam2013/schedule/|publisher=The James Randi Foundation|accessdate=17 July 2013|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130719165413/http://www.amazingmeeting.com/tam2013/schedule/|archivedate=19 July 2013}}
Championships and accomplishments
=Mixed martial arts=
Mixed martial arts record
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|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|{{nowrap|22–9–1}}
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2013|October|18}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
|{{small|Bellator Season 9 Welterweight Tournament Semifinal}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|22–8–1
|Submission (armbar)
|{{dts|2013|September|20}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:20
|Phoenix, Arizona, United States
|Bellator Season 9 Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|21–8–1
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2013|January|24}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
|Bellator Season 8 Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|20–8–1
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2012|May|25}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
|Bellator Season 6 Lightweight Tournament Final
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|20–7–1
|Decision (split)
|{{dts|2012|April|20}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Cleveland, Ohio, United States
|Bellator Season 6 Lightweight Tournament Semifinal
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|19–7–1
|Submission (Von Flue choke){{Cite web | url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/3/26/2903527/bellator-62-judo-chop-brent-weedman-uses-the-rare-von-flue-choke-on-ambrose-j |title = Judo Chop: Brent Weedman Uses the von Flue Choke|date = 2012-03-26}}
|{{dts|2012|March|23}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|3:26
|Laredo, Texas, United States
|Bellator Season 6 Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinal
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
|align=center|18–7–1
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2011|September|10}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
|Bellator Season 5 Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|18–6–1
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2011|April|9}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States
|Welterweight Tournament Semifinal
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|18–5–1
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2011|March|5}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Lemoore, California, United States
|Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|17–5–1
|Jacob McClintock
|TKO (knee to the body & punches)
|{{dts|2010|September|23}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:05
|Louisville, Kentucky, United States
|Qualified for the Bellator Season Four tournament
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|16–5–1
|Submission (armbar)
|{{dts|2010|June|24}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:55
|Louisville, Kentucky, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|15–5–1
|KO (punches)
|{{dts|2010|April|29}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:19
|Kansas City, Missouri, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|14–5–1
|TKO (punches)
|MMA Xtreme 23
|{{dts|2009|August|15}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|0:42
|Cancun, Mexico
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|13–5–1
|Robert Thompson
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|EFA: Rebels Without a Cause
|{{dts|2009|March|19}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:34
|Monroe, Louisiana, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|12–5–1
|John Mckean
|TKO (punches)
|EFA: Rebels Without a Cause
|{{dts|2009|March|19}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:48
|Monroe, Louisiana, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|11–5–1
|Tim Stout
|TKO (punches)
|Bullet Fight Gear: Last Man Standing
|{{dts|2009|February|21}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:03
|Kennesaw, Georgia, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|10–5–1
|David Gaston
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|UFL: Fight Night at The Murat
|{{dts|2008|December|13}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|2:49
|Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|9–5–1
|Submission (armbar)
|AFL: Bulletproof
|{{dts|2008|May|30}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|4:39
|Atlanta, Georgia, United States
|Won the AFL Welterweight Championship
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|8–5–1
|Rhomez Brower
|Decision (split)
|Bullet Fight Gear: Showdown
|{{dts|2008|March|14}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Kennesaw, Georgia, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|8–4–1
|Matt Shaw
|Submission (punches)
|Wild Bill's: Fight Night 12
|{{dts|2007|November|2}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:39
|Atlanta, Georgia, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|7–4–1
|TKO (cut)
|UFL: Fight Night at Conseco Fieldhouse
|{{dts|2007|August|11}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:24
|Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|7–3–1
|Jake Short
|TKO (corner stoppage)
|Wild Bill's: Fight Night 9
|{{dts|2007|June|8}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:28
|Atlanta, Georgia, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|6–3–1
|David Hulett
|Submission
|Wild Bill's: Fight Night 8
|{{dts|2007|April|13}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|2:41
|Atlanta, Georgia, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|5–3–1
|Chris Connelly
|TKO (punches)
|Wild Bill's: Fight Night 8
|{{dts|2007|April|13}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:52
|Atlanta, Georgia, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|4–3–1
|Jake Short
|Decision (majority)
|Wild Bill's: Fight Night 7
|{{dts|2007|March|2}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Atlanta, Georgia, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|4–2–1
|Hans Marrero
|TKO (punches)
|Wild Bill's: Fight Night 7
|{{dts|2007|March|2}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:29
|Atlanta, Georgia, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|3–2–1
|Submission (triangle choke)
|LOF 12: Black Tie Battles
|{{dts|2006|December|31}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|3:31
|Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|3–1–1
|Lucas Gwaltney
|TKO (corner stoppage)
|Legends of Fighting 8
|{{dts|2006|July|28}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|1:45
|Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|2–1–1
|Decision (unanimous)
|WEF: Orleans Arena
|{{dts|2006|June|10}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Paradise, Nevada, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|2–0–1
|Josh Cate
|KO (punch)
|HOOKnSHOOT: Live
|{{dts|2006|May|20}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|N/A
|Evansville, Indiana, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|1–0–1
|Anthony Stevens
|Submission
|HOOKnSHOOT: Grand Prix
|{{dts|2006|March|25}}
|align=center|N/A
|align=center|N/A
|Evansville, Indiana, United States
|
|-
| {{draw}}Draw
|align=center|0–0–1
|Scott Henze
|Draw
|HOOKnSHOOT: The Final Showdown
|{{dts|2005|September|10}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|5:00
|Evansville, Indiana, United States
|
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References
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External links
- {{Sherdog}}
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