Why did Silva lose to Weidman?
A checked leg kick from Weidman in the second round of their rematch broke the tibia and fibula of Silva’s left leg. The fight was ruled a TKO win for Chris Weidman due to injury and it turned out to be the last title fight of Anderson Silva’s fighting career.
Who won Silva vs Weidman 1?
UFC 162 brought one of the greatest surprises in recent UFC history as the relatively inexperienced Chris Weidman knocked out the great Anderson Silva.
When did Weidman knockout Silva?
UFC 168
| UFC 168: Weidman vs. Silva 2 | |
|---|---|
| Date | December 28, 2013 |
| Venue | MGM Grand Garden Arena |
| City | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Attendance | 15,650 |
Who else broke their leg in UFC?
ULTIMATE Fighter season five contestant Corey Hill holds the unfortunate accolade of being the first fighter to break their leg inside the octagon. Moments after the start of the second round of his clash with Dale Hartt, Hill had a hard leg kick checked by his opponent.
How did Weidman beat Anderson Silva?
The Brazilian landed a number of kicks early in the second round at their rematch at UFC 162, as he went looking to win back the middleweight title. Weidman checked the final kick, which snapped Silva’s leg in similar fashion to Sunday night and the Spider lost as Dean waved it off.
Has Silva been knocked out?
The long reign of the UFC middleweight champion was ended in spectacular fashion. MMA superstar Anderson Silva paid the price for showboating at UFC 162 when be was brutally knocked out by Chris Weidman with 1:18 gone in the second round of their fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Will Weidman recover?
Weidman (15-6) plans to make a full recovery and find his way back to mixed martial arts (MMA) in late 2022, following in the footsteps of fighters like Anderson Silva and Corey Hill, who suffered similar leg injuries, though it’s a decision that could be out of his control.
How is Weidman doing?
Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman is recovering after a second surgery to repair the damage done from a broken leg he suffered at UFC 261 in April. “I feel really good about this surgery. Even like crutching myself into this bedroom, such a better experience than this last surgery.
Did Anderson Silva break his leg against Chris Weidman?
The Brazilian former UFC middleweight champion Silva had suffered a broken left tibia in a similar incident against Weidman at UFC 168 in December 2013. “My deepest and most sincere sentiments champ,” wrote “The Spider” in an Instagram post. “Have faith, I wish you a speedy recovery. An error occurred.
Who is better Anderson Silva or Chris Weidman?
Anderson Silva is the greatest fighter to ever perform in the Octagon; Chris Weidman is the perfect man to end his reign. Watch what happens Saturday night at UFC 162: Silva vs. Weidman.
Who was the winner of UFC 168 Weidman or Silva?
Dana White talks to FOX Sports after UFC 168 about Anderson Silva’s injury, Chris Weidman’s performance and what’s next for Ronda Rousey. Undefeated bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey talks to Joe Rogan post-fight about why she respects Miesha Tate as a fighter, but still refused to shake her hand after the win at UFC 168.
Who is in the rematch with Anderson Silva?
UFC middleweight title-holder Chris Weidman prepares to come into the rematch with former champion Anderson Silva his chin down and teeth gritted. UFC champions Chris Weidman and Ronda Rousey will look to solidify their spots at the top of the UFC mountain when they rematch Anderson Silva and Miesha Tate at UFC 168.
When did Anderson Silva move up in weight?
Chris Weidman recognizes the danger that Anderson Silva poses, but has every intention of moving forward and demanding respect from the champion. In 2008, middleweight champion Anderson Silva moved up in weight to 205 to see if his power would still be a threat at light heavyweight. It was.