UFC 162: Silva vs. Weidman Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 162: Silva vs. Weidman
United States
Main Card • Final
R2, 1:18
Title Fight
Knockout of the Night
Brazil
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 2:24
Fight of the Night
Germany
Preliminary Card (FX) • Final
R3, 5:00
Northern Ireland
R3, 5:00
Japan
R1, 0:17
R2, 1:44
Early Prelims (Facebook) • Final
R1, 4:59
R2, 2:55
Official Event Results
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Two bouts earned $50,000 honors per fighter: Frankie Edgar vs. Charles Oliveira and Cub Swanson vs. Dennis Siver.
Knockout of the Night: Chris Weidman collected $50,000 for his historic second-round knockout of long-reigning champion Anderson Silva.
Submission of the Night: None awarded as no bouts on the 11-fight card ended via submission.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | $50,000 | $98,000 | |
| LOSS | $600,000 | — | — | $600,000 | |
| WIN | $120,000 | $120,000 | $50,000 | $290,000 | |
| LOSS | $21,000 | — | $50,000 | $71,000 | |
| WIN | $60,000 | $30,000 | — | $90,000 | |
| LOSS | $50,000 | — | — | $50,000 | |
| WIN | $42,000 | $42,000 | — | $84,000 | |
| LOSS | $37,000 | — | — | $37,000 | |
| WIN | $29,000 | $29,000 | $50,000 | $108,000 | |
| LOSS | $33,000 | — | $50,000 | $83,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $51,000 | — | — | $51,000 | |
| WIN | $15,000 | $15,000 | — | $30,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| WIN | $29,000 | $29,000 | — | $58,000 | |
| LOSS | $23,000 | — | — | $23,000 | |
| WIN | $23,000 | $23,000 | — | $46,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| WIN | $8,000 | $8,000 | — | $16,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $28,000 | $28,000 | — | $56,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 |
*Disclosed purses reported by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Figures do not reflect discretionary locker-room bonuses, pay-per-view points, or commercial sponsorships. Total estimated figures include official post-fight performance bonus awards ($50,000 each).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 162
Anderson Silva’s legendary 2,457-day middleweight title reign—the longest in UFC history—was ended by Chris Weidman via second-round knockout.
Weidman stopped Anderson Silva’s historic 16-fight consecutive UFC victory streak (dating from June 2006 to July 2013), an all-time promotional benchmark.
Silva’s middleweight record of 10 consecutive successful title defenses was brought to a close, cementing Weidman’s victory as one of MMA’s biggest upsets.
Chris Weidman became only the second undefeated fighter to capture the UFC Middleweight Championship, improving his record to 10-0 (6-0 UFC).
UFC 162 marked a rare promotional showcase where two separate bouts (Edgar vs. Oliveira and Swanson vs. Siver) earned Fight of the Night honors.
Edson Barboza became the first fighter in UFC history to record multiple career TKO finishes strictly via leg kicks inside the Octagon.
Gabriel Gonzaga delivered a 17-second knockout over Dave Herman, standing as one of the fastest heavyweight stoppage victories of 2013.
Former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar halted a three-fight skid and claimed his first official victory in the UFC featherweight division.
Cub Swanson notched his fifth straight victory in the UFC featherweight division with a third-round TKO over Dennis Siver, tying the division’s best active run.
Brian Melancon recorded an extraordinary first-round TKO against Seth Baczynski with just one second remaining on the clock (4:59 of round 1).
Across 11 scheduled bouts, not a single match ended via submission, leading the UFC to leave the Submission of the Night award unassigned.
UFC 162 generated $4,826,000 from 12,964 fans at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, standing as one of the promotion’s highest-grossing events of 2013.
When and where did UFC 162: Silva vs. Weidman take place?
UFC 162: Silva vs. Weidman took place on Saturday, July 6, 2013, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman?
Chris Weidman defeated Anderson Silva via KO (punches) at 1:18 of Round 2 to become the new undisputed UFC Middleweight Champion.
What made Chris Weidman’s victory over Anderson Silva historic?
Weidman ended Anderson Silva’s historic 2,457-day title reign and his 16-fight promotional winning streak, both of which were the longest in UFC history.
Who won the co-main event at UFC 162?
Former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar defeated Charles Oliveira via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 30–27) in a three-round featherweight showcase.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC 162?
Five fighters earned $50,000 post-fight bonuses: Frankie Edgar vs. Charles Oliveira (Fight of the Night), Cub Swanson vs. Dennis Siver (Fight of the Night), and Chris Weidman (Knockout of the Night).
Why was there no Submission of the Night bonus awarded?
No Submission of the Night bonus was awarded because none of the 11 bouts on the card ended via submission.
How did Tim Kennedy perform against Roger Gracie?
Tim Kennedy won his Octagon debut by defeating decorated Brazilian jiu-jitsu legend Roger Gracie via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28).
Who won the fight between Mark Muñoz and Tim Boetsch?
Mark Muñoz dominated Tim Boetsch with heavy wrestling and ground-and-pound to secure a unanimous decision (30–26, 30–27, 29–28).
How did Cub Swanson defeat Dennis Siver?
Cub Swanson earned a third-round TKO (punches) at 2:24 of Round 3 in a thrilling back-and-forth bout that earned both men Fight of the Night honors.
How fast did Gabriel Gonzaga finish Dave Herman?
Gabriel Gonzaga scored a lightning-fast knockout over Dave Herman in just 17 seconds of Round 1 with a heavy overhand right.
How did Edson Barboza win his fight against Rafaello Oliveira?
Edson Barboza defeated Rafaello Oliveira via TKO due to leg kicks at 1:44 of Round 2, marking his second career leg-kick stoppage in the UFC.
What was the attendance and live gate for UFC 162?
UFC 162 drew an official attendance of 12,964 spectators and produced a gate of $4,826,000 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
How many pay-per-view buys did UFC 162 generate?
UFC 162 generated approximately 550,000 pay-per-view buys worldwide.
Who called the fights at UFC 162?
The event was called by cageside commentators Mike Goldberg and Joe Rogan, with Bruce Buffer serving as the Octagon announcer.
Did Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman fight a rematch?
Yes. The two met in an immediate rematch at UFC 168 on December 28, 2013, where Chris Weidman retained his title via second-round TKO after Silva suffered a broken leg.
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