UFC 168 Results: Anderson Silva Breaks His Leg In Chris Weidman Rematch, Rousey Vs. Tate II
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PRELIMINARY CARD
Robbie Peralta defeated Estevan Payan via KO at :12 of Round 3
William Macario defeated Bobby Voelker via unanimous decision (30-27,30-27,30-27)
John Howard defeated Siyar Bahadurzada via unanimous decision (30-27,30-27,30-27)
Dennis Siver defeated Manny Gamburyan via unanimous decision (29-28,29-28,29-28)
Michael Johnson defeated Gleison Tibau via KO at 1:32 of Round 2
Uriah Hall defeated Chris Leben via TKO (doctor stoppage) at 5:00 of Round 1
MAIN CARD
Dustin Poirier vs. Diego Brandao
Round 1: They trade kicks and punches to start the fight. Left straight hand by Poirier that looks to wobble Brandao for a moment. Punches and kicks from the two. Brandao looks to be pacing himself as Poirier pushes the pace. Lots of fakes by Brandao who gets a takedown with a minute left. Poirier gets to his feet and has Brandao against the cage. Poirier connects with huge body shots to Brandao with 30 seconds left. Brandao falls to the ground and Poirier continues to throw punches as the referee steps in with seconds left on the clock.
Dustin Poirier defeated Diego Brandao via TKO at 4:54 of Round 1
Jim Miller vs. Fabrício Camoes
Round 1: Miller looks to push forward early. Camoes puts Miller against the cage and can't put the fight on the canvas. Head kick by Camoes, which is followed by a good left hook. They scramble with shots to the head on several occasions. Camoes goes for another head kick and Miller takes him down. Camoes stands and puts Miller on the mat. Miller looks for the armbar while on his back and gets the submission win. Awkaward looking armbar.
Jim Miller defeated Fabrício Camoes via submission at 3:42 of Round 1
Josh Barnett vs. Travis Browne
Round 1: The heavyweights come out swinging. They're against the cage, but Browne goes back inside the center of the Octagon. Barnett goes for a takedown and Browne catches the head. He connects with several nasty elbows and Barnett is out cold. The referee steps in and Barnett is bloody.
Travis Browne defeated Josh Barnett via KO at 1:00 of Round 1
UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey vs. Miesha Tate
Round 1: No touch of gloves. They swing in the middle of the Octagon. Rousey looks for the takedown and Tate is back to her feet against the cage. A front kick by Rousey and she takes Tate down. Tate is on her back and Rousey picks her up for a slam, but Tate is out of it. They're back on the ground with Rousey having her legs locked around Tate's body. Rousey with several shots to the head and body while on the ground. Tate is out with two minutes left. Tate with several big shots and her face is a mess. Rousey is able to take her down with 90 seconds to go. Rousey is looking for the left arm, but Tate gets to her feet. Rousey slams her down again and they'll stand as the bell sounds.
Wrestling INC scores the round 10-9 for Rousey
Round 2: Rousey trips Tate with ease. Tate connects with up kicks that seem to do damage. The champ goes for another takedown and they're against the cage. They trade knees and Rousey slams Tate to the mat. Rousey is on top and landing hammer fists. Rousey goes for the armbar and looks to have it, but Tate is out. They're still on the mat with Rousey doing all the work.
Wrestling INC scores the round 10-9 for Rousey
Round 3: Rousey puts her in the clinch and takes the offense. They're on the mat and Rousey gets the armbar. A bloody Tate taps. Tate goes to shake hands and Rousey blows her off. The crowd has major heat for the champion.
Ronda Rousey defeated Miesha Tate via submission at :58 of Round 3
UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman vs. Anderson Silva
Round 1: The crowd chants USA, but cheers for Silva. They touch gloves before the fight. Weidman gets the takedown and Silva puts them on their feet. Nice knee by Silva to the gut. Weidman gets Silva down and connects with several head shots and it looks like Herb Dean might step in. The fight continues with Weidman in the guard of Silva. They trade blows from this position with Weidman bleeding from the nose.
Wrestling INC scores the round 10-9 for Weidman
Round 2: They trade shots in the center of the Octagon for the first minute. Silva throws his left leg against Weidman and his leg breaks. Silva fell to the ground in pain and is screaming. Weidman tries to go over but doctars surround Silva. What a crazy ending on a possible career ending injury for Silva.
Chris Weidman defeated Anderson Silva via TKO (injury) at 1:16 of Round 2
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