UFC 168: Weidman vs. Silva 2
UFC 168: Weidman vs. Silva 2

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UFC 168: Weidman vs. Silva 2

2013
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English

UFC 168: Weidman vs. Silva 2 was a mixed martial arts event held on December 28, 2013, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event was headlined by a UFC Middleweight Championship rematch between current champion Chris Weidman and former champion Anderson Silva. The two previously met at UFC 162, with Weidman winning via KO in the second round and earning the title.

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IMDb7.9/10
Director: UFCGenres: Sports, Combat Sports, Mixed Martial Arts

Plot Summary

UFC 168 was a highly anticipated mixed martial arts event headlined by the middleweight championship rematch between Chris Weidman and Anderson Silva. This bout followed their first encounter where Weidman famously knocked out Silva to claim the title. The event also featured a women's bantamweight championship bout between Ronda Rousey and Miesha Tate, a rematch of their previous Strikeforce title fight.

Critical Reception

UFC 168 was a major event in the UFC calendar, primarily driven by the highly anticipated rematch between Chris Weidman and Anderson Silva. While the co-main event between Rousey and Tate was also a significant draw, the main event ultimately overshadowed it due to a severe injury sustained by Silva. Critics and fans alike focused on the dramatic conclusion of the main event, with the consensus being that it was a memorable, albeit unfortunate, night in MMA history.

What Reviewers Say

  • The rematch between Weidman and Silva was highly anticipated but ended abruptly due to a serious leg injury to Silva.

  • Ronda Rousey successfully defended her title against Miesha Tate in a back-and-forth, highly competitive co-main event.

  • The event delivered significant drama and memorable moments, though the main event's conclusion was somber.

Google audience: Audience reception for UFC 168 was dominated by the dramatic events of the main card. While the Rousey-Tate fight was praised for its intensity and skill, the focus quickly shifted to the unfortunate injury suffered by Anderson Silva in his rematch with Chris Weidman. Many fans expressed concern for Silva's health and acknowledged the dangerous nature of the sport.

Awards & Accolades

None notable (as it was a fight event, not a film/show)

Fun Fact

During the main event, Anderson Silva suffered a broken tibia and fibula when he landed awkwardly after checking a low kick from Chris Weidman in the second round.

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