Say it with me: Chris Weidman knocked out Anderson Silva at UFC 162.
I understand that the shock and awe is still with you, but perhaps it’s best to accept the reality of the situation: Weidman ousted the former middleweight king in a manner easily described as brutal. The outcome was stunning for staunch Silva supporters and vindicating for those who had always regarded Weidman as the heir apparent to the middleweight throne.
Though the main event caused the biggest stir, it certainly wasn’t the only bout to send shock waves throughout mixed martial arts world. Divisions rose in prominence as clearly as the crumbling dreams of possible superfights.
Here’s a breakdown of how stock rose and fell in the UFC 162 aftermath.