UFC 168: Weidman vs. Silva 2 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 168: Weidman vs. Silva 2
United States
Main Card • Final
R2, 1:16
Title Fight
Brazil
R3, 0:58
Title Fight
Fight of the Night
Submission of the Night
R1, 1:00
Knockout of the Night
R1, 3:42
R1, 4:54
Prelims • Final
Jamaica
R1, 5:00
R2, 1:32
Germany
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Afghanistan
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R3, 0:12
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$75k FOTN
$75k SOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$75,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Ronda Rousey and Miesha Tate each received $75,000 for their dramatic three-round Women’s Bantamweight Championship rematch.
Knockout of the Night: Travis Browne earned $75,000 for his brutal 60-second knockout of Josh Barnett with standing elbows against the fence.
Submission of the Night: Ronda Rousey collected an additional $75,000 for her third-round armbar submission of Miesha Tate, earning a total of $150,000 in post-fight bonuses.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $300,000 | $200,000 | — | $500,000 | |
| LOSS | $600,000 | — | — | $600,000 | |
| WIN | $50,000 | $50,000 | $150,000 | $250,000 | |
| LOSS | $28,000 | — | $75,000 | $103,000 | |
| WIN | $28,000 | $28,000 | $75,000 | $131,000 | |
| LOSS | $170,000 | — | — | $170,000 | |
| WIN | $46,000 | $46,000 | — | $92,000 | |
| LOSS | $8,000 | — | — | $8,000 | |
| WIN | $23,000 | $23,000 | — | $48,500 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $15,000 | |
| LOSS | $51,000 | — | — | $51,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $39,000 | — | — | $39,000 | |
| WIN | $18,000 | $18,000 | — | $36,000 | |
| NC | $33,000 | $33,000 | — | $66,000 | |
| NC | $25,000 | — | — | $25,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $32,000 | |
| LOSS | $17,000 | — | — | $17,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 |
*Disclosed purses reported by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Diego Brandao was fined 25% of his base purse ($5,000) for missing weight at 151.5 lbs; half ($2,500) went to the NSAC and half ($2,500) was awarded to Dustin Poirier. Performance bonuses were $75,000 each. Figures do not include pay-per-view points, discretionary locker room bonuses, or sponsorship payments.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 168
UFC 168 generated a massive $6,238,792 live gate at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, standing as the second-highest live gate in Nevada MMA history at the time behind only UFC 148.
With 15,650 spectators packed inside the arena, UFC 168 established the highest recorded UFC attendance at the MGM Grand Garden Arena up to that point.
UFC 168 generated an estimated 1,025,000 PPV buys, reigning as the only UFC event in 2013 to cross the coveted one-million buy mark and the biggest since UFC 148.
Ronda Rousey became the first female athlete in UFC history to capture two post-fight awards at a single event, winning both Fight of the Night and Submission of the Night ($150,000 total).
Miesha Tate became the first opponent in Ronda Rousey’s professional MMA career to survive past the first round, snapping Rousey’s historic streak of 8 consecutive first-round armbars.
Travis Browne captured his third consecutive Knockout of the Night bonus in 2013 (Gonzaga, Overeem, Barnett), becoming only the second heavyweight to accomplish three consecutive KOTN honors.
Travis Browne’s 60-second knockout via standing elbows represented the fastest finish suffered by former UFC champion Josh Barnett across his legendary multi-decade MMA career.
Chris Weidman became the only fighter in mixed martial arts history to defeat legendary middleweight champion Anderson Silva in back-to-back championship bouts.
TUF 1 veteran and fan favorite Chris Leben completed his 22nd and final UFC bout, announcing his retirement following a first-round corner stoppage against Uriah Hall.
Jim Miller secured his 7th submission finish in the UFC lightweight division with an armbar at 3:42 of round 1, reinforcing his position among the division’s all-time finish leaders.
Dustin Poirier earned his fifth stoppage inside the Octagon at 145 pounds, stopping Diego Brandao via strikes at 4:54 of round 1 despite Brandao missing weight by 5.5 lbs.
The main event marked the first time in UFC championship history that an undisputed title bout was decided via a broken tibia/fibula caused by a checked low kick.
When and where did UFC 168: Weidman vs. Silva 2 take place?
UFC 168: Weidman vs. Silva 2 took place on Saturday, December 28, 2013, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
How did the main event between Chris Weidman and Anderson Silva end?
Chris Weidman successfully defended his UFC Middleweight Championship via TKO (leg injury) at 1:16 of Round 2 after Anderson Silva fractured his left tibia and fibula checking a low kick.
Who won the co-main event between Ronda Rousey and Miesha Tate?
Ronda Rousey defended her UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship by submitting Miesha Tate via armbar at 0:58 of Round 3, taking home both Fight of the Night and Submission of the Night honors.
How did Travis Browne defeat Josh Barnett?
Travis Browne knocked out Josh Barnett in just 1:00 of Round 1 using devastating elbows against the cage as Barnett attempted a double-leg takedown, winning Knockout of the Night.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC 168?
Three fighters earned $75,000 post-fight bonuses: Ronda Rousey vs. Miesha Tate (Fight of the Night), Travis Browne (Knockout of the Night), and Ronda Rousey (Submission of the Night, totaling $150,000 in bonuses).
What was the live gate and attendance for UFC 168?
UFC 168 drew an official attendance of 15,650 spectators producing a massive live gate of $6,238,792 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
How many pay-per-view buys did UFC 168 generate?
UFC 168 generated an estimated 1,025,000 pay-per-view buys, making it the highest-selling UFC PPV of 2013 and one of the highest in mixed martial arts history.
Did Chris Leben retire at UFC 168?
Yes. Following a hard-fought first round where he was dropped and suffered a TKO (retirement) against Uriah Hall, Chris Leben decided to hang up his gloves, ending an iconic 22-fight UFC career.
Why was Dennis Siver vs. Manvel Gamburyan overturned to a No Contest?
Dennis Siver originally won by unanimous decision, but the result was overturned to a No Contest by the Nevada State Athletic Commission after Siver tested positive for human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG).
Why did Dustin Poirier vs. Diego Brandao take place at a catchweight?
Diego Brandao weighed in at 151.5 lbs, missing the featherweight limit by 5.5 lbs. The bout was contested at catchweight, and Brandao was fined 25% of his purse, with half going to Poirier, who won via first-round TKO.
How did Jim Miller defeat Fabricio Camoes?
Jim Miller defeated Fabricio Camoes via armbar submission at 3:42 of Round 1 in their lightweight main-card matchup.
Who won the fight between Michael Johnson and Gleison Tibau?
Michael Johnson defeated veteran Gleison Tibau via second-round knockout (punches) at 1:32 of Round 2 on the Fox Sports 1 prelims.
What was the result of John Howard vs. Siyar Bahadurzada?
John Howard defeated Siyar Bahadurzada via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27), out-grappling Bahadurzada across three rounds.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC 168?
The event broadcast was called by Mike Goldberg and Joe Rogan, with Bruce Buffer serving as the Octagon announcer.
What was the connection between UFC 168 and The Ultimate Fighter 18?
Ronda Rousey and Miesha Tate served as opposing head coaches on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate (Season 18) leading directly into their championship rematch at UFC 168.
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