Whether you regard Chris Weidman‘s mind-blowing knockout of Anderson Silva earlier this year as a fluke or not, there’s no denying his overall potential in mixed martial arts.
Through thick and thin, the UFC middleweight champ has displayed elite-level skill in all departments. He represents the new breed of competitor in the sport today—one that is humble enough to strive for perennial greatness.
But even after dismantling the greatest fighter of all time with one swift left hook, there’s still much left to be desired.
So before the New York native steps inside the cage once again opposite the most respected champion ever at UFC 168, let’s take a look back at his UFC career and see how his Octagon victories stack up.