Did Chris Weidman get surgery?
Weidman underwent successful surgery days later and shared an update on his road to recovery in an Instagram video. “I’m going to get through this,” he said at the time. “I think it’s going to be eight weeks until I can walk without crutches and stuff, and drive and all that.
Does Dana White own UFC?
Dana White is not the owner of the UFC. However, he is the current president as well as a shareholder in the world’s premier MMA organization. The UFC is owned and operated by Endeavor Group Holdings along with Silver Lake Partners, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, and MSD Capital via Zuffa, LLC.
Would Anderson Silva beat GSP?
The two fighters are very different stylistically, but are very similar in how convincingly they often win. When you look at the highlights and the lowlights, as well as the matchup on paper, there is not much of a competition. Silva would clearly defeat GSP if the match were to take place, and here’s why.
Is GSP better than Anderson Silva?
The reach advantage GSP has over many of his welterweight counterparts is gone against Silva. It makes it more difficult for the French-Canadian to utilize his great jab. GSP has excellent striking, but Silva is the best in the world.
Who Broke leg UFC?
ULTIMATE Fighter season five contestant Corey Hill holds the unfortunate accolade of being the first fighter to break their leg inside the octagon. Moments after the start of the second round of his clash with Dale Hartt, Hill had a hard leg kick checked by his opponent.
What happened to Anderson Silva’s leg?
The whole arena and millions of fans watching around the world were shocked to see Silva howling in pain as he was taken out of the arena. It was heartbreaking for the fans to see Silva snap his leg in half at UFC 168. Silva fractured both the Tibia and Fibula, in his left leg during the fight.
What is the meaning of Anderson Silva?
For other people named Anderson Silva, see Anderson Silva (disambiguation). Anderson da Silva ( Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈɐ̃deʁsõ ˈsiwvɐ]; born 14 April 1975) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and boxer. He is a former UFC Middleweight Champion and holds the record for the longest title reign in UFC history at 2,457 days.
Who did Anderson Silva defend his title against?
Three months later, on 20 October 2007, at UFC 77, Silva fought a title defense rematch against Rich Franklin, in Franklin’s hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio, at the U.S. Bank Arena. Silva defended his belt by defeating Franklin via TKO in the 2nd round.
Why did Anderson Silva lose to Gastelum?
The bout with Gastelum was rescheduled and was expected to take place on 25 November 2017, at UFC Fight Night 122. However it was announced on 10 November 2017 that Silva would be pulled from the bout due to failing USADA drug test on 26 October.