UFC 168: Weidman vs. Silva II

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  • NR
  • 2001
  • 3 hr
  •   (71)

UFC 168: Weidman vs. Silva II is a mixed martial arts event that took place on December 28, 2014 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event featured two highly-anticipated rematches, with the main event being a battle for the middleweight championship between Chris Weidman and former champion Anderson Silva. The co-main event featured a heavyweight bout between Josh Barnett and Travis Browne. Additionally, the card featured a number of other notable fighters including Diego Brandao, Siyar Bahadurzada, and Jim Miller.

The event kicked off with a welterweight bout between Siyar Bahadurzada and John Howard. Bahadurzada entered the fight with a record of 21-5-1, while Howard had a record of 22-9-0. Bahadurzada quickly took control of the fight with his heavy hands, and after landing a flurry of punches, Howard was knocked out in the first round.

The next fight saw Diego Brandao take on Dustin Poirier in a featherweight bout. Both fighters entered the cage with impressive records, with Brandao holding a 18-9-0 record and Poirier holding a 15-4-0 record. Brandao came out strong, but by the second round it was clear that Poirier had the upper hand. In the fourth round, Poirier secured a submission victory with a triangle choke.

The third fight of the night was a lightweight bout between Jim Miller and Fabricio Camoes. Miller, who had a record of 23-4-0, dominated the fight from start to finish, landing 51 significant strikes compared to Camoes' 26. Miller ultimately secured a submission victory in the first round with a rear-naked choke.

The co-main event of the night was a highly-anticipated heavyweight bout between Josh Barnett and Travis Browne. Both fighters entered the fight with impressive records, with Barnett holding a 33-7-0 record and Browne holding a 16-1-1 record. The two heavyweights traded punches and kicks in a back-and-forth battle, but in the third round, Browne landed a powerful front kick that knocked Barnett out cold.

Finally, it was time for the main event of the night. Chris Weidman, who had defeated Anderson Silva in a shocking upset at UFC 162, was set to defend his middleweight championship against the former champion in a highly-anticipated rematch. The two fighters began the first round with a feeling-out process, but things quickly escalated in the second round. Silva went for a leg kick, but Weidman checked it, causing Silva's leg to snap in gruesome fashion. Weidman was declared the winner by TKO, and Silva was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery.

Overall, UFC 168: Weidman vs. Silva II was a highly entertaining event that did not disappoint. With impressive performances from Siyar Bahadurzada, Dustin Poirier, Jim Miller, and Travis Browne, as well as the highly-anticipated rematch between Chris Weidman and Anderson Silva, the event had something for every MMA fan to enjoy.

UFC 168: Weidman vs. Silva II is a 2001 action movie with a runtime of 3 hours.

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  • Release Date
    2001
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Runtime
    3 hr
  • IMDB Rating
      (71)