Anderson Silva vs Chris Weidman — Fight recap

Chris Weidman knocked out Anderson Silva via TKO in the second round at 2:16, dethroning the middleweight champion at UFC 162 on December 28, 2013. Silva landed 8 of 15 significant strikes (53%) but struggled to generate offense, while Weidman connected on 20 of 44 significant strikes and secured a crucial takedown.

Weidman controlled the action with 4:21 of cage control time, methodically breaking down Silva's typically elusive style with consistent pressure and head strikes (18 of 41). The upset victory ended Silva's 2,457-day reign as champion and signaled a generational shift in the middleweight division, establishing Weidman as a legitimate threat despite being a significant underdog heading into the bout.