Upset at UFC 162

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My friend Gabe and I went to our usual haunt The Right Wing to watch the live UFC 162 PPV event on TV. The main event pitted champion, Anderson "The Spider" Silva, against challenger, Chris Weidman, for the UFC Middleweight (185 lbs) belt.

Silva is considered by many to be the best pound for pound MMA fighter in the world. He's been totally dominant since winning the belt over Rich "Ace" Franklin in 2006 and subsequently defending it a UFC record 10 consecutive times. It seems certain it was this overconfidence built up over the years that led to his shocking downfall.

Over his last few fights he's taunted his opponents; treated them with disdain; disrespected them. He's danced around the Octagon like a clown with his hands at his sides goading his opponents to try and hit him. Well, tonight, it happened.

Early in the second round Weidman brushed Silva with a few wild swings. None of them connected flush. Silva feigned injury wobbling on his feet, hands still at his side. That was when Weidman threw a left catching Silva on the chin sending him crashing to the canvas where he, in short order, finished the former champ.

Referee Herb Dean stepped in stopping the fight at 1:18 of the second round saving Silva further damage. It was a stunning KO finish. The bar I was in went completely nuts and I, I have to admit, was in a state of shock. Un-be-liev-able.