Chris Weidman
Champion Weidman (2013-2015) · 2013–2015
Weidman's strong Grappling (88) and strong Fight IQ (80) define this era.
Trophy Case
2013
UFC Middleweight Champion (2013-2015, 3 defenses)
2013
Upset KO of Anderson Silva
Greatest Rivalries
Silva vs Weidman: The End of the Matrix
See Anderson Silva's profileThe longest title reign in UFC middleweight history ended by a fighter nobody thought could win.
Head-to-Head
Head-to-head: Weidman 2, Silva 0. UFC 162: Weidman KO R2. UFC 168: Silva broke his leg throwing a checked kick in R2.
Silva was 16-0 in the UFC with 10 consecutive title defenses. He was considered invincible. Weidman was a 9-0 prospect from Long Island with good wrestling and heavy hands. Nobody gave him a chance. The first fight odds had Silva as a massive favorite.
Defining Moments
Turning Point
UFC 162 (July 2013): Silva was clowning and showboating against Weidman — dropping his hands, leaning back from punches, taunting. Weidman caught him with a left hook that dropped Silva, then finished him with ground-and-pound. The greatest middleweight reign in history ended because of hubris.
The Verdict
Weidman won both fights definitively. But Silva's legacy was barely dented — he was 38 and had already built the greatest middleweight resume ever. Weidman proved he was the real deal but injuries derailed his career shortly after.
Silva vs Weidman proved that no reign lasts forever. Silva's showboating in the first fight became a cautionary tale about respecting opponents. The leg break in the second fight became one of the most replayed moments in MMA history.
Career Numbers
Title Defenses
3 successful title defenses
3
Finish Rate
67% of wins by finish
67%
Decision Wins
5 wins by decision
5
Ko Tko Wins
4 wins by KO/TKO
4
Longest Win Streak
5 consecutive wins
5
Submission Wins
6 wins by submission
6
Season Stats · Champion Weidman (2013-2015)
Engine Attributes
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