Go behind the scenes with UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman during fight week for UFC 194 in Las Vegas.

From workouts to weight cuts, from relaxing in the hotel to fulfilling media obligations, take a look at what life looks like for the Baldwin-raised Weidman before you see him in the octagon on fight night.

Credit: Jeffrey Basinger

UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman relaxes after a workout with Gian Villante, Matt Serra, and John Danaher at the TUF Gym in Las Vegas on Dec. 8, 2015 ahead of UFC 194 where he will face Luke Rockhold.

Credit: Jeffrey Basinger

UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman of Baldwin puts training partner Gian Villante in a chokehold at the TUF Gym in Las Vegas on Dec. 8, 2015 ahead of UFC 194 where he will face Luke Rockhold.

Credit: Jeffrey Basinger

UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman of Baldwin shadowboxes at the TUF Gym in Las Vegas on Dec. 8, 2015 ahead of UFC 194 where he will face Luke Rockhold.

Credit: Jeffrey Basinger

UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman prepares for a workout at the TUF Gym in Las Vegas on Dec. 8, 2015 ahead of UFC 194 where he will face Luke Rockhold.

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