Anderson Silva vs. Chris Weidman

Main Event | UFC Middleweight Championship | 185 lbs
Completed MMA Bout Jul 6, 2013
"The All-American"
vs.
KO/TKO 1:18 R2
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Fighter Comparison

9-0-0

Climbed to 10-0
Pro
Record
33-4-0

Fell to 33-5
+195
(Moderate Underdog)
Betting Odds
-240
(Moderate Favorite)
Challenger

Middleweight
Title Champion

Middleweight

United States
Nation

Brazil
Baldwin
New York
Fights out of
Curitiba
Parana
29
+2 wks, 5 days
Age at Fight 38
+2 mos, 3 wks, 1 day
185.0 lbs
(83.9 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
184.0 lbs
(83.5 kgs)
6'2"
(187cm)
Height
6'2"
(188cm)
78.0"
(198cm)
Reach
77.5"
(197cm)
Serra Jiu-Jitsu Gym N/A

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 1,915

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Weidman
23%
Silva
77%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 162

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 162: Silva vs. Weidman
  • Date: Saturday 07.06.2013 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Herb Dean
  • Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 11 of 11)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 185 lbs (83.9 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mike Goldberg, Joe Rogan
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
  • Silva Disclosed Pay: $600,000
  • Weidman Disclosed Pay: $98,000
  • Title on Line: UFC Middleweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by Silva
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Videos & Highlights

    Promo Video  |  Full Blast: Jon Jones at UFC 162

    Watch Jon Jones and Urijah Faber react to Anderson Silva's shocking loss to Chris Weidman.

  • Interview  |  UFC 162: Chris Weidman Pre-Fight Interview

    Watch challenger Chris Weidman's pre-fight interview for his UFC 162 title fight vs. Anderson Silva.

  • Interview  |  UFC 162: Anderson Silva Pre-Fight Interview

    Watch Anderson Silva's pre-fight interview for his UFC 162 title defense against Chris Weidman.

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