Fighters fight because they love fighting – a more obvious statement has never been made. However, the same cannot be said for the families and love ones of these fighters. Watching someone you love taking punches or being handled in the Octagon is not pretty to watch. Take Max Holloway’s son, Rush Holloway, who couldn’t hold back his tears at watching his father lose to Alexander Volkanovski. Or even Jon Jones‘ father, who wanted his son to become a pastor because he couldn’t bear to watch him get hurt in a sport as gruelling as MMA. For many fighters’ families, every fight is a test of nerves. Not everyone speaks about this publicly, but former middleweight champion Chris Weidman’s wife, Marivi Weidman (née Cuban), recently opened up about it.

As Chris Weidman prepare for his return to the octagon, aiming to turn his last win into a two-fight streak, Marivi posted a video on her Instagram story. The video, taken at the weigh-ins, showed the NCAA Division-1 wrestler standing on the scale. In the caption, she first expressed her support for her husband – “So proud of you @chrisweidmandisprelausre.” However, in the second part of her message, she shared her discomfort with her husband’s situation – “Not fun to watch at all. So happy we get to fatten you up!!!!”

Chris Weidman and Marivi Cuban have been married for decades, despite her not being fond of his mixed martial arts career. Their relationship started just as ‘The All-American’ was making his mark in the UFC, and over the years, they’ve built a life together, raising three beautiful children. From their first date, it was clear they shared something special—a love story that feels more like a quirky, dark comedy than a traditional romance.

How did Chris Weidman and Marivi Cuban’s first date go?

In the MMA scene, UFC middleweight star Chris Weidman and Marivi Cuban are one of those power couples known for their funny dynamic. Their relationship story became a highlight earlier this year at UFC 307. While Weidman wasn’t fighting on the card, he was there to support his brother-in-law, UFC welterweight star Stephen Thompson.

During the event, the couple’s love story came up, and Chris Weidman shared a humorous moment from their early days. When asked how he met Marivi, Weidman revealed an unexpected story that had Thompson already laughing, calling it an “interesting story.” On their first date, while waiting outside Cuban’s house, Weidman had a sudden bout of diarrhea. With Marivi in the shower getting ready, Weidman had no choice but to use a small trash can in her room.

Middleweight admitted, “I had to go to the bathroom really bad. My wife was in the shower, getting ready for the date to go to the movie, and all of a sudden, it hit me. I had to go to the bathroom. She had a little garbage can in her room, and I filled it up. I diarrhea-ed all the way up, and then I had to take my sock off. Some fell out, and I threw a sock over it.”

While the humorous moments are behind him, Chris Weidman is now gearing up for his return to the octagon against Eryk Anders. After a win earlier this year in March, following two consecutive losses, Weidman is hoping to build momentum. However, with only three victories in his last 10 UFC appearances, he’s clearly in the twilight of his career. What are your predictions for this matchup?