How did Weidman beat Silva?

Weidman won the first round in fairly convincing fashion as he took down the champion, landed good punches and attacked with a kneebar and heel hook. In the second round, it was more of Silva going about his usual antics and waiting for Weidman to overextend himself.

Who defeated Silva?

Anderson Silva Record: 34-11-0 (1 NC)

Is Anderson Silva the best UFC fighter?

Former UFC light heavyweight champion Chuck Liddell believes Anderson Silva, the UFC middleweight champion from 2007-2013, is the greatest mixed martial artist of all time. In an exclusive interview with GIVEMESPORT, Liddell revealed that he reckons his old friend is the greatest MMA fighter of all time.

Did Chris Weidman beat Anderson Silva twice?

Back in 2013, fighter Chris Weidman made history, becoming the first man to defeat Anderson Silva, beating him twice in less than six months, to claim the UFC middleweight championship of the world. The loss was Silva’s first of his UFC career.

Who first beat Anderson Silva?

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When did Anderson Silva get 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.

Who is the best fighter in the UFC?

With that said, here are the top 25 greatest UFC fighters of all time.

• Amanda Nunes.
• Khabib Nurmagomedov.
• Demetrious Johnson.
• Daniel Cormier. Career Record: 22-3-0, 1 NC.
• Stipe Miocic. Career Record: 20-4.
• Georges St-Pierre. Career Record: 26-2.
• Jon Jones. Career Record: 26-1-0, 1 NC.
• Anderson Silva. Career Record: 34-11-0, 1 NC.

Why did Khabib Nurmagomedov retire?

Speaking to Russian channel Sport 24 earlier this week, the undefeated lightweight UFC champion confirmed his career was over and he wanted to keep the promise he’d made his mother. “My mother is the most precious thing I have left,” he said.

Is Chris Weidman still in the UFC?

Christopher James Weidman (born June 17, 1984) is an American professional mixed martial artist. He is signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he competes in the middleweight division. He is a former UFC Middleweight Champion….

How many times did Chris Weidman defend his belt?

He defended his belt twice, once to Lyoto Machida, and once to Vitor Belfort. Both have relatively unimpressive records since title contention. Machida was 3-3 in the UFC and Belfort 2-3. Then along came Luke Rockhold.

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