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SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 18:  Chris Weidman weighs in during the UFC 139 Weigh In at the HP Pavilion on November 18, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 18:  (L-R) Middleweight opponents Tom Lawlor and Chris Weidman face off after weighing in during the UFC 139 Weigh In at the HP Pavilion on November 18, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 19: Chris Weidman takes down Tom Lawlor to the mat during an UFC Middleweight bout at the HP Pavilion on November 19, 2011 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 19: Chris Weidman with a choke hold takes Tom Lawlor to the mat during an UFC Middleweight bout at the HP Pavillion on November 19, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 19: Chris Weidman with a choke hold takes Tom Lawlor to the mat during an UFC Middleweight bout at the HP Pavillion on November 19, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 19: Chris Weidman celebrates defeating Tom Lawlor during an UFC Middleweight bout at the HP Pavillion in San Jose, California on November 19, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 25:  Chris Weidman works out for the media during the UFC on FOX open workouts at the Chicago Boxing Club on January 25, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 25:  Chris Weidman works out for the media during the UFC on FOX open workouts at the Chicago Boxing Club on January 25, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 25:  Chris Weidman works out for the media during the UFC on FOX open workouts at the Chicago Boxing Club on January 25, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 25:  Chris Weidman works out for the media during the UFC on FOX open workouts at the Chicago Boxing Club on January 25, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 25:  Chris Weidman works out for the media during the UFC on FOX open workouts at the Chicago Boxing Club on January 25, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 25:  Chris Weidman works out for the media during the UFC on FOX open workouts at the Chicago Boxing Club on January 25, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 26:  Chris Weidman attends the UFC on FOX press conference at the W Hotel on January 26, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 26:  (L-R) Middleweight opponents Demian Maia and Chris Weidman face off during the UFC on FOX press conference at the W Hotel on January 26, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Demian Maia; Chris Weidman
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 28:  (L-R) Demian Maia kicks Chris Weidman during the UFC on FOX event at United Center on January 28, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman; Demian Maia
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 28:  (L-R) Chris Weidman kicks Demian Maia during the UFC on FOX event at United Center on January 28, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman; Demian Maia
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 28:  Demian Maia enters the arena before his bout against Chris Weidman during the UFC on FOX event at United Center on January 28, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Demian Maia
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 28:  (L-R) Chris Weidman punches Demian Maia during the UFC on FOX event at United Center on January 28, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman; Demian Maia
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 28:  Chris Weidman reacts after defeating Demian Maia during the UFC on FOX event at United Center on January 28, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 28:  (R-L) Chris Weidman kicks Demian Maia during the UFC on FOX event at United Center on January 28, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman; Demian Maia
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 28:  Chris Weidman enters the arena before his bout against Demian Maia during the UFC on FOX event at United Center on January 28, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 28:  (L-R) Chris Weidman punches Demian Maia during the UFC on FOX event at United Center on January 28, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman; Demian Maia
SAN JOSE, CA - JULY 10:   Chris Weidman makes weight during the UFC on Fuel TV weigh in at HP Pavilion on July 10, 2012 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - JULY 10:   Chris Weidman makes weight during the UFC on Fuel TV weigh in at HP Pavilion on July 10, 2012 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - JULY 10:   Chris Weidman makes weight during the UFC on Fuel TV weigh in at HP Pavilion on July 10, 2012 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - JULY 10:   (L-R) Opponents Mark Munoz and Chris Weidman face off after making weight during the UFC on Fuel TV weigh in at HP Pavilion on July 10, 2012 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - JULY 11:   Mark Munoz (left) and Chris Weidman (right) face off during their middleweight bout at HP Pavilion on July 11, 2012 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Mark Munoz; Chris Weidman
SAN JOSE, CA - JULY 11:   Chris Weidman (grey shorts) kicks Mark Munoz during their middleweight bout at HP Pavilion on July 11, 2012 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Mark Munoz; Chris Weidman
SAN JOSE, CA - JULY 11:   Chris Weidman (grey shorts) takes down Mark Munoz during their middleweight bout at HP Pavilion on July 11, 2012 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Mark Munoz; Chris Weidman
SAN JOSE, CA - JULY 11:   Chris Weidman (grey shorts) elbows Mark Munoz during their middleweight bout at HP Pavilion on July 11, 2012 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Mark Munoz; Chris Weidman
SAN JOSE, CA - JULY 11:   Chris Weidman (grey shorts) attempts to submit Mark Munoz during their middleweight bout at HP Pavilion on July 11, 2012 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Mark Munoz; Chris Weidman
SAN JOSE, CA - JULY 11:   Chris Weidman (grey shorts) punches Mark Munoz during their middleweight bout at HP Pavilion on July 11, 2012 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Mark Munoz; Chris Weidman
SAN JOSE, CA - JULY 11:   (R-L) Mark Munoz kicks Chris Weidman during their middleweight bout at HP Pavilion on July 11, 2012 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Mark Munoz; Chris Weidman
SAN JOSE, CA - JULY 11:   (R-L) Mark Munoz punches Chris Weidman during their middleweight bout at HP Pavilion on July 11, 2012 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Mark Munoz; Chris Weidman
SAN JOSE, CA - JULY 11:   Chris Weidman (grey shorts) punches Mark Munoz (blue shorts) as referee Josh Rosenthal during their middleweight bout at HP Pavilion on July 11, 2012 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Mark Munoz; Chris Weidman; Josh Rosenthal
SAN JOSE, CA - JULY 11:   Chris Weidman (grey shorts) reacts to his knockout victory over Mark Munoz during their middleweight bout at HP Pavilion on July 11, 2012 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Mark Munoz; Chris Weidman
SAN JOSE, CA - JULY 11:   Chris Weidman (grey shorts) reacts to his knockout victory over Mark Munoz during their middleweight bout at HP Pavilion on July 11, 2012 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Mark Munoz; Chris Weidman
SAN JOSE, CA - JULY 11:   Chris Weidman (grey shorts) reacts to his knockout victory over Mark Munoz during their middleweight bout at HP Pavilion on July 11, 2012 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Mark Munoz; Chris Weidman
SAN JOSE, CA - JULY 11:   Chris Weidman (second from right) with his team at HP Pavilion on July 11, 2012 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 10:  Chris Weidman interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 150 weigh in at Pepsi Center on August 10, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 10:  Chris Weidman interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 150 weigh in at Pepsi Center on August 10, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 10:  Chris Weidman interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 150 weigh in at Pepsi Center on August 10, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 10:  Chris Weidman interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 150 weigh in at Pepsi Center on August 10, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 10:  Chris Weidman interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 150 weigh in at Pepsi Center on August 10, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 10:  Chris Weidman interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 150 weigh in at Pepsi Center on August 10, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 10:  Chris Weidman interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 150 weigh in at Pepsi Center on August 10, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 10:  Chris Weidman interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 150 weigh in at Pepsi Center on August 10, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 10:  Chris Weidman interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 150 weigh in at Pepsi Center on August 10, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 10:  Chris Weidman interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 150 weigh in at Pepsi Center on August 10, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 10:  Chris Weidman interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 150 weigh in at Pepsi Center on August 10, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 26:   Chris Weidman interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 159 weigh-in event at the Prudential Center on April 26, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 26:   Chris Weidman interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 159 weigh-in event at the Prudential Center on April 26, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 26:   Chris Weidman interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 159 weigh-in event at the Prudential Center on April 26, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 26:   Chris Weidman interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 159 weigh-in event at the Prudential Center on April 26, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 26:   Chris Weidman interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 159 weigh-in event at the Prudential Center on April 26, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 26:   Chris Weidman interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 159 weigh-in event at the Prudential Center on April 26, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 26:   Chris Weidman interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 159 weigh-in event at the Prudential Center on April 26, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 26:   Chris Weidman interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 159 weigh-in event at the Prudential Center on April 26, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 26:   Chris Weidman interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 159 weigh-in event at the Prudential Center on April 26, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 26:   Chris Weidman interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 159 weigh-in event at the Prudential Center on April 26, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 03:  Chris Weidman holds an open training session for media and fans inside XS The Nightclub at Encore Las Vegas on July 3, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 03:  Chris Weidman holds an open training session for media and fans inside XS The Nightclub at Encore Las Vegas on July 3, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 03:  Chris Weidman holds an open training session for media and fans inside XS The Nightclub at Encore Las Vegas on July 3, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 03:  Chris Weidman holds an open training session for media and fans inside XS The Nightclub at Encore Las Vegas on July 3, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 03:  Chris Weidman holds an open training session for media and fans inside XS The Nightclub at Encore Las Vegas on July 3, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 03:  Chris Weidman holds an open training session for media and fans inside XS The Nightclub at Encore Las Vegas on July 3, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 03:  Chris Weidman interacts with media inside XS The Nightclub at Encore Las Vegas on July 3, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 04:  Chris Weidman interacts with media during the final UFC 162 press conference at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on July 4, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 04:  Chris Weidman interacts with media during the final UFC 162 press conference at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on July 4, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 04:  Chris Weidman interacts with media during the final UFC 162 press conference at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on July 4, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 04:  Chris Weidman interacts with media during the final UFC 162 press conference at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on July 4, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 04:  Chris Weidman interacts with media during the final UFC 162 press conference at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on July 4, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 04:  Chris Weidman interacts with media during the final UFC 162 press conference at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on July 4, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 04:  (L-R) Opponents Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman shake hands during the final UFC 162 press conference at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on July 4, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 04:  (L-R) Opponents Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman face off during the final UFC 162 press conference at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on July 4, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 04:  (L-R) Opponents Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman face off during the final UFC 162 press conference at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on July 4, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 04:  (L-R) Opponents Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman face off during the final UFC 162 press conference at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on July 4, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 04:  (L-R) Opponents Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman pose for photos during the final UFC 162 press conference at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on July 4, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 04:  (L-R) Opponents Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman pose for photos during the final UFC 162 press conference at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on July 4, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 04:  (L-R) Opponents Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman pose for photos during the final UFC 162 press conference at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on July 4, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  A general view of the arena as Chris Weidman weighs in during the UFC 162 weigh-in at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  A general view of the arena as opponents Chris Weidman and Anderson Silva face off during the UFC 162 weigh-in at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  A general view of the arena as Chris Weidman weighs in during the UFC 162 weigh-in at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  A general view of the arena as opponents Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman face off during the UFC 162 weigh-in at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  A general view of the arena as opponents Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman face off during the UFC 162 weigh-in at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  A general view of the arena as opponents Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman face off during the UFC 162 weigh-in at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  Chris Weidman weighs in during the UFC 162 weigh-in at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  Chris Weidman weighs in during the UFC 162 weigh-in at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  Chris Weidman weighs in during the UFC 162 weigh-in at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  (L-R) Opponents Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman face off during the UFC 162 weigh-in at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  (L-R) Opponents Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman face off during the UFC 162 weigh-in at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  Opponents Anderson Silva (L) and Chris Weidman (R) are separated by UFC president Dana White during the UFC 162 weigh-in at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  (R-L) Chris Weidman is interviewed by Joe Rogan after weighing in during the UFC 162 weigh-in at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  Chris Weidman walks to the Octagon to face Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  Chris Weidman walks to the Octagon to face Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  Anderson Silva walks to the Octagon to face Chris Weidman in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  Anderson Silva walks to the Octagon to face Chris Weidman in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  Chris Weidman gets ready to face Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  (R-L) Chris Weidman punches Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  Anderson Silva (top) punches Chris Weidman in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  (R-L) Anderson Silva punches Chris Weidman in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  (L-R) Chris Weidman punches Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  Chris Weidman (top) punches Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  Chris Weidman (top) punches Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  Chris Weidman (left) attempts to submit Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  Chris Weidman (top) attempts to submit Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  Anderson Silva (right) taunts Chris Weidman in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  Anderson Silva (left) taunts Chris Weidman in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  (R-L) Chris Weidman punches Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  (R-L) Chris Weidman punches Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  (R-L) Chris Weidman punches Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  (R-L) Chris Weidman punches Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  Anderson Silva (right) faces off against Chris Weidman in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  (R-L) Chris Weidman punches Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  (R-L) Chris Weidman punches Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  (R-L) Chris Weidman punches Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  (R-L) Chris Weidman punches Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  (R-L) Chris Weidman punches Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  (R-L) Chris Weidman punches Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  (R-L) Chris Weidman punches Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  (R-L) Chris Weidman punches Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  (R-L) Chris Weidman punches Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  Chris Weidman (right) watches Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  (R-L) Chris Weidman punches Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  (R-L) Chris Weidman punches Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  (R-L) Chris Weidman punches Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  (R-L) Chris Weidman punches Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  (R-L) Chris Weidman punches Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  Chris Weidman (right) reacts to his knockout victory over Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  A dejected Anderson Silva sits in the Octagon afer his knockout loss to Chris Weidman in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  (L-R) Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman speak after their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  Chris Weidman reacts to his victory over Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  Chris Weidman reacts to his victory over Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  Chris Weidman is interviewed after his victory over Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  Anderson Silva is interviewed after his loss to Chris Weidman in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  Anderson Silva is interviewed after his loss to Chris Weidman in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  Chris Weidman (right) celebrates with his family after his victory over Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  Chris Weidman (right) celebrates with his wife after his victory over Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  Chris Weidman reacts to his victory over Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  Chris Weidman celebrates his victory over Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  (L-R) Chris Weidman and Anderson Silva embrace after their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  A dejected Anderson Silva kneels in the Octagon after his loss to Chris Weidman in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  Chris Weidman with fans after his victory over Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship fight during the UFC 162 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva; Chris Weidman
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 20:  UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 165 weigh-in event at Maple Leaf Square outside the Air Canada Centre on September 20, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 20:  UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 165 weigh-in event at Maple Leaf Square outside the Air Canada Centre on September 20, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 20:  A general view of the crowd as UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman holds a Q&A session before the UFC 165 weigh-in event at Maple Leaf Square outside the Air Canada Centre on September 20, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 20:  A young fan prepares to ask a question of UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman during a Q&A session before the UFC 165 weigh-in event at Maple Leaf Square outside the Air Canada Centre on September 20, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 20:  UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 165 weigh-in event at Maple Leaf Square outside the Air Canada Centre on September 20, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 20:  UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 165 weigh-in event at Maple Leaf Square outside the Air Canada Centre on September 20, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 20:  UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 165 weigh-in event at Maple Leaf Square outside the Air Canada Centre on September 20, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 20:  UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman (L) and Sportsnet host Joe 'Showdown' Ferraro (R) field questions from the crowd during a Q&A session prior to the UFC 165 weigh-in at the Maple Leaf Square on September 20, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 20:  UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman interacts with the crowd during a Q&A session prior to the UFC 165 weigh-in at the Maple Leaf Square on September 20, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 20:  UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman (L) and Sportsnet host Joe 'Showdown' Ferraro (R) field questions from the crowd during a Q&A session prior to the UFC 165 weigh-in at the Maple Leaf Square on September 20, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 20:  UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman interacts with a young fan on stage during a Q&A session before the UFC 165 weigh-in at the Maple Leaf Square on September 20, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 20:  UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 165 weigh-in at the Maple Leaf Square on September 20, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 20:  UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 165 weigh-in at the Maple Leaf Square on September 20, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 20:  UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman interacts with a young fan on stage during a Q&A session before the UFC 165 weigh-in at the Maple Leaf Square on September 20, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 20:  UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 165 weigh-in at the Maple Leaf Square on September 20, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 20:  UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 165 weigh-in at the Maple Leaf Square on September 20, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 20:  UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman (L) and Sportsnet host Joe 'Showdown' Ferraro (R) field questions from the crowd during a Q&A session prior to the UFC 165 weigh-in at the Maple Leaf Square on September 20, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 20:  UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman waits off stage prior to being introduced during a Q&A session before the UFC 165 weigh-in at the Maple Leaf Square on September 20, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 20:  UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman is introduced during a Q&A session before the UFC 165 weigh-in at the Maple Leaf Square on September 20, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 20:  UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman waits off stage prior to being introduced during a Q&A session before the UFC 165 weigh-in at the Maple Leaf Square on September 20, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 16:  UFC fighter Chris Weidman (right) speaks with Gian Villante (left) after GIan's victory over Cody Donovan in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 167 event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on November 16, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***Chris Weidman; Gian Villante
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 26:  Chris Weidman interacts with media during the UFC 168 pre-fight press conference at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on December 26, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 26:  Chris Weidman interacts with media during the UFC 168 pre-fight press conference at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on December 26, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 26:  Chris Weidman interacts with media during the UFC 168 pre-fight press conference at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on December 26, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 26:  Chris Weidman interacts with media during the UFC 168 pre-fight press conference at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on December 26, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 26:  Chris Weidman interacts with media during the UFC 168 pre-fight press conference at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on December 26, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 26:  Chris Weidman interacts with media during the UFC 168 pre-fight press conference at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on December 26, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 26:  Chris Weidman interacts with media during the UFC 168 pre-fight press conference at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on December 26, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 26:  Chris Weidman interacts with media during the UFC 168 pre-fight press conference at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on December 26, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 26:  Chris Weidman interacts with media during the UFC 168 pre-fight press conference at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on December 26, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 26:  (L-R) Opponents Chris Weidman and Anderson Silva face off during the UFC 168 pre-fight press conference at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on December 26, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 26:  (L-R) Opponents Chris Weidman and Anderson Silva face off during the UFC 168 pre-fight press conference at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on December 26, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 26:  (L-R) Opponents Chris Weidman and Anderson Silva pose for photos during the UFC 168 pre-fight press conference at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on December 26, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 27:  (L-R) Opponents Chris Weidman and Anderson Silva face off during the UFC 168 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 27, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 27:  (R-L) Chris Weidman is interviewed by Joe Rogan during the UFC 168 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 27, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 27:  (R-L) Chris Weidman is interviewed by Joe Rogan during the UFC 168 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 27, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 27:  Chris Weidman weighs in during the UFC 168 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 27, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 27:  Chris Weidman weighs in during the UFC 168 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 27, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 27:  Chris Weidman weighs in during the UFC 168 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 27, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 27:  Chris Weidman weighs in during the UFC 168 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 27, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 27:  (L-R) Opponents Chris Weidman and Anderson Silva shake hands during the UFC 168 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 27, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 27:  (L-R) Opponents Chris Weidman and Anderson Silva face off during the UFC 168 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 27, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  Chris Weidman enters the Octagon to face Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  Anderson Silva prepares to face Chris Weidman in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Anderson Silva
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  Anderson Silva (left) and Chris Weidman (right) prepare to face off in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman; Anderson Silva
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  (L-R) Chris Weidman and Anderson Silva face off before their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman; Anderson Silva
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  (L-R) Chris Weidman and Anderson Silva touch gloves before their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman; Anderson Silva
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  Chris Weidman (top) punches Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman; Anderson Silva
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  Chris Weidman (top) punches Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman; Anderson Silva
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  Chris Weidman (top) punches Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman; Anderson Silva
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  Chris Weidman (top) punches Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman; Anderson Silva
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  Chris Weidman (top) punches Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman; Anderson Silva
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  Chris Weidman (top) punches Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman; Anderson Silva
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  Chris Weidman (top) punches Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman; Anderson Silva
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  Chris Weidman (top) elbows Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman; Anderson Silva
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  Chris Weidman (top) punches Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman; Anderson Silva
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  [CAPTION] in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman; Anderson Silva
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  (R-L) Chris Weidman takes down Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman; Anderson Silva
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  Chris Weidman (top) punches Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman; Anderson Silva
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  Chris Weidman (top) punches Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman; Anderson Silva
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  Chris Weidman (top) punches Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman; Anderson Silva
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  Chris Weidman (top) elbows Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman; Anderson Silva
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  Chris Weidman (top) elbows Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman; Anderson Silva
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  (L-R) Chris Weidman punches Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman; Anderson Silva
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  (R-L) Anderson Silva punches Chris Weidman in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman; Anderson Silva
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  (R-L) Anderson Silva kicks Chris Weidman in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman; Anderson Silva
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  Chris Weidman (left) reacts to his victory over Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman; Anderson Silva
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  Chris Weidman reacts to his victory over Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  Chris Weidman reacts to his victory over Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  [CAPTION] in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman; Anderson Silva
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  [CAPTION] in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman; Anderson Silva
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  [CAPTION] in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman; Anderson Silva
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  Chris Weidman reacts to his victory over Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  Chris Weidman reacts to his victory over Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  Chris Weidman reacts to his victory over Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  Chris Weidman reacts to his victory over Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 28:  Chris Weidman reacts to his victory over Anderson Silva in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 168 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 28, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 02:  (R-L) UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman is interviewed by Carolyn Pearce before an open training session ahead of UFC 175 at the Fashion Show Mall on July 2, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 02:  UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman holds an open training session ahead of UFC 175 at the Fashion Show Mall on July 2, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 02:  UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman holds an open training session ahead of UFC 175 at the Fashion Show Mall on July 2, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 02:  UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman holds an open training session ahead of UFC 175 at the Fashion Show Mall on July 2, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 02:  UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman holds an open training session ahead of UFC 175 at the Fashion Show Mall on July 2, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 02:  UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman holds an open training session ahead of UFC 175 at the Fashion Show Mall on July 2, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 02:  UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman holds an open training session ahead of UFC 175 at the Fashion Show Mall on July 2, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 02:  UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman holds an open training session ahead of UFC 175 at the Fashion Show Mall on July 2, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 02:  UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman holds an open training session ahead of UFC 175 at the Fashion Show Mall on July 2, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 02:  UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman interacts with media after an open training session ahead of UFC 175 at the Fashion Show Mall on July 2, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 02:  UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman interacts with media after an open training session ahead of UFC 175 at the Fashion Show Mall on July 2, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 03:  UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman interacts with media during the UFC Ultimate Media Day at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on July 3, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 03:  UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman interacts with media during the UFC Ultimate Media Day at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on July 3, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 03:  UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman interacts with media during the UFC Ultimate Media Day at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on July 3, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 03:  UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman interacts with media during the UFC Ultimate Media Day at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on July 3, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 03:  UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman interacts with media during the UFC Ultimate Media Day at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on July 3, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 03:  (L-R) Opponents Chris Weidman and Lyoto Machida face off during the UFC Ultimate Media Day at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on July 3, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 03:  (L-R) Opponents Chris Weidman and Lyoto Machida face off during the UFC Ultimate Media Day at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on July 3, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 03:  (L-R) Opponents Chris Weidman and Lyoto Machida face off during the UFC Ultimate Media Day at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on July 3, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 03:  (L-R) Opponents Chris Weidman and Lyoto Machida pose for photos during the UFC Ultimate Media Day at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on July 3, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 03:  (L-R) Opponents Chris Weidman and Lyoto Machida pose for photos during the UFC Ultimate Media Day at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on July 3, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 04:  (L-R) UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman talks with Joe Rogan during the UFC 175 weigh-in inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 4, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 04:  (L-R) UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman talks with Joe Rogan during the UFC 175 weigh-in inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 4, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 04:  UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman weighs in during the UFC 175 weigh-in inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 4, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 04:  UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman weighs in during the UFC 175 weigh-in inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 4, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 04:  UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman weighs in during the UFC 175 weigh-in inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 4, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 04:  UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman weighs in during the UFC 175 weigh-in inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 4, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 04:  UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman weighs in during the UFC 175 weigh-in inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 4, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 04:  (L-R) UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman faces off with Lyoto Machida during the UFC 175 weigh-in inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 4, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 04:  (L-R) UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman faces off with Lyoto Machida during the UFC 175 weigh-in inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 4, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 04:  (L-R) UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman faces off with Lyoto Machida during the UFC 175 weigh-in inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 4, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  A view from above of Bruce Buffer introducing UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman and Lyoto Machida before their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman celebrates defeating Lyoto Machida in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  Bruce Buffer introduces UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman and Lyoto Machida before their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  Bruce Buffer announces the UFC middleweight championship fight between UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman (R) and Lyoto Machida (L) at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman enters the Octagon to defend his title against Lyoto Machida in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman enters the Octagon to defend his title against Lyoto Machida in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  (L-R) A view from above of UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman touching gloves with Lyoto Machida before their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  (L-R) UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman touches gloves with Lyoto Machida before their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  (R-L) UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman kicks Lyoto Machida in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  (L-R) UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman kicks Lyoto Machida in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  (R-L) UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman squares off with Lyoto Machida in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  (L-R) UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman kicks Lyoto Machida in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  (R-L) UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman punches Lyoto Machida in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  (R-L) UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman kicks Lyoto Machida in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  (L-R) Lyoto Machida kicks UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  (R-L) UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman kicks Lyoto Machida in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  (R-L) UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman kicks Lyoto Machida in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  (R-L) Lyoto Machida knees UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  (R-L) Lyoto Machida punches UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman enters the Octagon to fight Lyoto Machida in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  (L-R) UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman kicks Lyoto Machida in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  (R-L) Lyoto Machida kicks UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  (L-R) Lyoto Machida exchanges punches with UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  (L-R) Lyoto Machida knees UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  (R-L) UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman exchanges punches with Lyoto Machida in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  (L-R) UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman takes down Lyoto Machida in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  Lyoto Machida (bottom) attempts a choke hold on UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman (top) punches Lyoto Machida in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  (R-L) Lyoto Machida kicks UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  (R-L) UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman kicks Lyoto Machida in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  (L-R) UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman punches Lyoto Machida in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  (R-L) UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman exchanges punches with Lyoto Machida in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  (L-R) Lyoto Machida punches UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  (L-R) A view from above of Lyoto Machida punching UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman during their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  (R-L) Lyoto Machida kicks UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  (R-L) Lyoto Machida kicks UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  (R-L) UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman kicks Lyoto Machida in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  (L-R) A view from above of UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman kicking Lyoto Machida during their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  (R-L) Lyoto Machida charges UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  (L-R) UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman punches Lyoto Machida in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  (R-L) UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman punches with Lyoto Machida in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  (R-L) UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman punches Lyoto Machida in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  (L-R) UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman punches Lyoto Machida in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  (R-L) UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman exchanges punches with Lyoto Machida in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  (R-L) UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman exchanges punches with Lyoto Machida in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  Lyoto Machida recovers after his UFC middleweight championship fight against Chris Weidman at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  (L-R) UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman celebrates his win over Lyoto Machida in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman celebrates his win over Lyoto Machida in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  (L-R) A view from above of UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman celebrateing his win over Lyoto Machida in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  (L-R) UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman hugs Lyoto Machida after defeating him in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman celebrates defeating Lyoto Machida in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  (L-R) UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman embraces Lyoto Machida after their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  Lyoto Machida reacts to be defeated by UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman celebrates defeating Lyoto Machida in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman celebrates defeating Lyoto Machida in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman celebrates defeating Lyoto Machida in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman celebrates his win over Lyoto Machida in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman celebrates his win over Lyoto Machida in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman celebrates his win over Lyoto Machida in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  Lyoto Machida leaves the Octagon after his loss to Chris Weidman in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman exits the Octagon after defeating Lyoto Machida in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 02:  UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman holds an open training session ahead of UFC 175 at the Fashion Show Mall on July 2, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 02:  UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman interacts with media after an open training session ahead of UFC 175 at the Fashion Show Mall on July 2, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 05:  UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman retains his championship belt after defeating Lyoto Machida in their UFC middleweight championship fight at UFC 175 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 5, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MASHANTUCKET, CT - SEPTEMBER 5: UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman arrives at the UFC's The Ultimate Fighter 20 event inside the Shrine at Foxwoods Resort Casino on September 5, 2014 in Mashantucket, Connecticut. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MASHANTUCKET, CT - SEPTEMBER 5: UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman arrives at the UFC's The Ultimate Fighter 20 event inside the Shrine at Foxwoods Resort Casino on September 5, 2014 in Mashantucket, Connecticut. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MASHANTUCKET, CT - SEPTEMBER 5: UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman poses with a fan at the UFC's The Ultimate Fighter 20 event inside the Shrine at Foxwoods Resort Casino on September 5, 2014 in Mashantucket, Connecticut. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 07: UFC middleweight Chris Weidman interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at the Allphones Arena on November 7, 2014 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 07: UFC middleweight Chris Weidman interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at the Allphones Arena on November 7, 2014 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 20:   Chris Weidman holds an open training session for fans and media at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on May 20, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 20:   Chris Weidman interacts with fans at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on May 20, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 20:   Chris Weidman holds an open training session for fans and media at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on May 20, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 20:   Chris Weidman interacts with fans at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on May 20, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 20:   Chris Weidman holds an open training session for fans and media at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on May 20, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 20:   Chris Weidman holds an open training session for fans and media at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on May 20, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 20:   Chris Weidman holds an open training session for fans and media at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on May 20, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 20:   Chris Weidman holds an open training session for fans and media at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on May 20, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 20:   Chris Weidman holds an open training session for fans and media at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on May 20, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 20:   Chris Weidman holds an open training session for fans and media at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on May 20, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 20:   Chris Weidman interacts with the media at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on May 20, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 20:   Chris Weidman interacts with the media at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on May 20, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 20:   Chris Weidman interacts with the media at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on May 20, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 20:   Chris Weidman holds an open training session for fans and media at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on May 20, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 21: UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman interacts with the media during the UFC 187 Ultimate Media Day at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on May 21, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 21: UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman interacts with the media during the UFC 187 Ultimate Media Day at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on May 21, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 21: UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman interacts with the media during the UFC 187 Ultimate Media Day at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on May 21, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 21: (L-R) Chris Weidman and Vitor Belfort face-off during the UFC 187 Ultimate Media Day at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on May 21, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 21: (L-R) Chris Weidman and Vitor Belfort face-off during the UFC 187 Ultimate Media Day at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on May 21, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 21: (L-R) Chris Weidman and Vitor Belfort face-off during the UFC 187 Ultimate Media Day at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on May 21, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 21: (L-R) Chris Weidman and Vitor Belfort face-off during the UFC 187 Ultimate Media Day at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on May 21, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 21: Chris Weidman poses with the belt during the UFC 187 Ultimate Media Day at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on May 21, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 22:   UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman prepares to weight in during the UFC 187 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Conference Center on May 2, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 22:   UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman weighs in during the UFC 187 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Conference Center on May 2, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 22:   UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman weighs in during the UFC 187 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Conference Center on May 2, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 22:   (L-R) Chris Weidman and Vitor Belfort of Brazil face off during the UFC 187 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Conference Center on May 2, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 22:   (L-R) Chris Weidman and Vitor Belfort of Brazil face off during the UFC 187 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Conference Center on May 2, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  Vitor Belfort of Brazil prepares to face Chris Weidman in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  Chris Weidman prepares to face Vitor Belfort of Brazil in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  Vitor Belfort of Brazil prepares to face Chris Weidman in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  Chris Weidman and Vitor Belfort of Brazil face off before their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  (R-L) Vitor Belfort of Brazil punches Chris Weidman in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  Chris Weidman (blue shorts) punches Vitor Belfort of Brazil (red shorts) in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  (L-R) Vitor Belfort of Brazil and Chris Weidman exchange punches in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  (L-R) Vitor Belfort of Brazil punches Chris Weidman in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  (L-R) Vitor Belfort of Brazil punches Chris Weidman in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  (R-L) Vitor Belfort of Brazil punches Chris Weidman in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  (L-R) Chris Weidman punches Vitor Belfort of Brazil in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  Chris Weidman (top) punches Vitor Belfort of Brazil in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  Chris Weidman (top) punches Vitor Belfort of Brazil in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  Chris Weidman reacts to his victory over Vitor Belfort of Brazil in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  Chris Weidman reacts to his victory over Vitor Belfort of Brazil in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  Chris Weidman reacts to his victory over Vitor Belfort of Brazil in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  Chris Weidman reacts to his victory over Vitor Belfort of Brazil in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  Chris Weidman (top) punches Vitor Belfort of Brazil in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  Chris Weidman reacts to his victory over Vitor Belfort of Brazil in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  Chris Weidman reacts to his victory over Vitor Belfort of Brazil in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  (R-L) Chris Weidman and Vitor Belfort of Brazil embrace after their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  Chris Weidman reacts to his victory over Vitor Belfort of Brazil in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  (L-R) UFC president Dana White places the UFC middleweight title around Chris Weidman's waist during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  Chris Weidman reacts to his victory over Vitor Belfort of Brazil in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  Chris Weidman speaks with Joe Rogan after his UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  Chris Weidman reacts to his victory over Vitor Belfort of Brazil in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  Chris Weidman reacts to his victory over Vitor Belfort of Brazil in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  Vitor Belfort of Brazil exits the Octagon after his loss to Chris Weidman their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  Chris Weidman reacts to his victory over Vitor Belfort of Brazil in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 25:   UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman reacts after his teammate Gian Villante's TKO loss to Tom Lawlor in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC event at the United Center on July 25, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 09:  UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman interacts with media during the UFC Press Conference inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 9, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 09:  UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman interacts with media during the UFC Press Conference inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 9, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 09:  (L-R) Opponents Chris Weidman and Luke Rockhold face off during the UFC Press Conference inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 9, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 09:  UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman poses for photos during the UFC Press Conference inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 9, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 09:  UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman interacts with media during the UFC Press Conference inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 9, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 09:  UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman interacts with media during the UFC Press Conference inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 9, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 09:  UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman poses for photos during the UFC Press Conference inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 9, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 09:  (L-R) Opponents Chris Weidman and Luke Rockhold face off during the UFC Press Conference inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 9, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 09:  (L-R) Opponents Chris Weidman and Luke Rockhold face off during the UFC Press Conference inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 9, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 10:   UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman works out for fans and media during the UFC 194 open workouts inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 10, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 10:   UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman works out for fans and media during the UFC 194 open workouts inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 10, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 10:   UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman works out for fans and media during the UFC 194 open workouts inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 10, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 10:   UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman works out for fans and media during the UFC 194 open workouts inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 10, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 10:   UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman works out for fans and media during the UFC 194 open workouts inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 10, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 10:   UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman works out for fans and media during the UFC 194 open workouts inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 10, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 10:   UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman works out for fans and media during the UFC 194 open workouts inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 10, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 10:   UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman works out for fans and media during the UFC 194 open workouts inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 10, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 10:   UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman works out for fans and media during the UFC 194 open workouts inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 10, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 10:   UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman works out for fans and media during the UFC 194 open workouts inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 10, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 10:   UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman waves to the crowd during the UFC 194 open workouts inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 10, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 11:   UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman weighs in during the UFC 194 weigh-in inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 10, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 11:   (L-R) UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman and challenger Luke Rockhold face off during the UFC 194 weigh-in inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 10, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12: (L-R) Chris Weidman and Luke Rockhold touch gloves in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 194 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman; Luke Rockhold
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12: Chris Weidman (top) attempts to submit Luke Rockhold in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 194 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman; Luke Rockhold
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12: Luke Rockhold (top) attempts to submit Chris Weidman in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 194 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman; Luke Rockhold
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12: Chris Weidman (right) takes down Luke Rockhold in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 194 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman; Luke Rockhold
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12: (R-L) Luke Rockhold kicks Chris Weidman in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 194 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman; Luke Rockhold
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12: (L-R) Luke Rockhold kicks Chris Weidman in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 194 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman; Luke Rockhold
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12: (L-R) Luke Rockhold punches Chris Weidman in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 194 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman; Luke Rockhold
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12: (L-R) Luke Rockhold punches Chris Weidman in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 194 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman; Luke Rockhold
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12: (L-R) Luke Rockhold punches Chris Weidman in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 194 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman; Luke Rockhold
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12: An overhead view of the Octagon as Luke Rockhold punches Chris Weidman during the UFC 194 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman; Luke Rockhold
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12: (R-L) Chris Weidman punches Luke Rockhold in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 194 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman; Luke Rockhold
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12: Luke Rockhold (top) punches Chris Weidman in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 194 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman; Luke Rockhold
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12:  Luke Rockhold (top) punches Chris Weidman in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 194 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman; Luke Rockhold
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12: Luke Rockhold (right) takes down Chris Weidman in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 194 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Chris Weidman; Luke Rockhold
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12: Luke Rockhold reacts to his victory over Chris Weidman in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 194 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Luke Rockhold
DALLAS, TX - MAY 12:  Chris Weidman speaks to the media during the UFC Summer Kickoff Press Conference at the American Airlines Center on May 12, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - MAY 12:  (L-R) Chris Weidman and Kelvin Gastelum face off during the UFC Summer Kickoff Press Conference at the American Airlines Center on May 12, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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Chris Weidman

Chris Weidman

Chris Weidman showed no fear when he stepped into the Octagon at UFC 162 to face middleweight champion Anderson Silva, the man regarded as the finest MMA fighter of all time.

Weidman, known to fans as “The All-American,” has never doubted his skills or his resolve to become the best fighter competing in the UFC. His stunning second-round knockout of Silva – a thunderous left hook that rendered the Brazilian unconscious – shook the MMA community.

But Weidman proved it was no fluke. In their rematch at UFC 168, he controlled the first round on the canvas, then was awarded a TKO victory when Silva, attempting a low leg kick, suffered a broken leg in the second and the bout was stopped.

The win improved Weidman’s record to 11-0, and he remained unbeaten with two more commanding victories over Brazilian superstars: Lyoto Machida by unanimous decision and Vitor Belfort, who was knocked out in the first round at UFC 187.

In the Octagon after the Belfort fight, Weidman shouted, “Hey, stop doubting me!”

If there indeed are critics, it makes no sense to doubt him anymore, especially given his impressive list of successes. Weidman, who drapes himself in the American flag before and after his fights, was a two-time Division I All-American wrestler at Hofstra University, where he earned his degree in psychology; a 2009 U.S. Brazilian jiu-jitsu champion; a two-time junior college All-American, and a New York state high school champion.

Of his first 13 professional victories, nine have come via knockout or submission, and he has finished six opponents in the first round.

Weidman’s takedown skills are among the best in the UFC, but his punching power was displayed prominently against Silva, who brought in a 17-fight win streak at the time they met. Silva was taken down in the first round and unwisely decided to showboat when the second round began. He stuck out his chin and was immediately floored by the left that ended the fight.

Weidman and his wife Marivi reside on Long Island, N.Y., with their two children, Cassidy and Chris Jr.

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