Best fights of Chris Weidman
Over 16 years as a professional, Chris Weidman has compiled a 16-8 (10) record, including seven title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Chris Weidman KOs Anderson Silva in their 2nd fight
On December 28, 2013 Chris Weidman defended his UFC middleweight title against Anderson Silva. It was their second meeting. Weidman was 29 years old with a record of 10-0, and Silva was 38 with a record of 33-5. Weidman was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak, while Silva was coming off a loss. Weidman stopped Anderson Silva via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
2. Chris Weidman KOs Anderson Silva
On July 6, 2013 Chris Weidman fought Anderson Silva for the UFC middleweight title. Weidman was 29 years old with a record of 9-0, and Silva was 38 with a record of 33-4. Weidman was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak and Silva was on a 17-fight winning streak. Weidman stopped Anderson Silva via KO in the 2nd round. Crowned the new middleweight champion.
3. Chris Weidman KOs Vitor Belfort
On May 23, 2015 Chris Weidman defended his UFC middleweight title against Vitor Belfort. Weidman was 30 years old with a record of 12-0, and Belfort was 38 with a record of 24-10. Weidman was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak and Belfort was on a 3-fight winning streak. Weidman stopped Vitor Belfort via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
4. Chris Weidman defeats Lyoto Machida
On July 5, 2014 Chris Weidman defended his UFC middleweight title against Lyoto Machida. Weidman was 30 years old with a record of 11-0, and Machida was 36 with a record of 21-4. Weidman was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak and Machida was on a 2-fight winning streak. Weidman won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
5. Chris Weidman submits Kelvin Gastelum
On July 22, 2017 Chris Weidman faced Kelvin Gastelum in a middleweight bout. Weidman was 33 years old with a record of 13-3, and Gastelum was 25 with a record of 14-2. Weidman was on a 3-fight losing streak. Weidman submitted Kelvin Gastelum via arm-triangle choke in the 3rd round.
6. Chris Weidman KOs Mark Muñoz
On July 11, 2012 Chris Weidman faced Mark Muñoz in a middleweight bout. Weidman was 28 years old with a record of 8-0, and Muñoz was 34 with a record of 12-2. Weidman was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak and Muñoz was on a 4-fight winning streak. Weidman stopped Mark Muñoz via KO in the 2nd round.
7. Chris Weidman loses to Ronaldo Souza via KO
On November 3, 2018 Chris Weidman faced Ronaldo Souza in a middleweight bout. Weidman was 34 years old with a record of 14-3, and Souza was 38 with a record of 25-6. Weidman was coming off a win, while Souza was coming off a loss. Souza stopped Weidman via KO in the 3rd round.
8. Chris Weidman defeats Demian Maia
On January 28, 2012 Chris Weidman faced Demian Maia in a middleweight bout. Weidman was 27 years old with a record of 7-0, and Maia was 34 with a record of 15-3. Weidman was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak and Maia was coming off a win. Weidman won via unanimous decision.
9. Chris Weidman loses to Gegard Mousasi via KO
On April 8, 2017 Chris Weidman faced Gegard Mousasi in a middleweight bout. Weidman was 32 years old with a record of 13-2, and Mousasi was 31 with a record of 41-6-2. Weidman was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Mousasi was on a 4-fight winning streak. Mousasi stopped Weidman via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. Chris Weidman loses to Uriah Hall in their 2nd fight via KO in 17 seconds
On April 24, 2021 Chris Weidman faced Uriah Hall in a middleweight bout. It was their second meeting. Weidman was 36 years old with a record of 15-5, and Hall was 36 with a record of 16-9. Weidman was coming off a win and Hall was on a 3-fight winning streak. Hall stopped Weidman via TKO in the 1st round.