Chris Weidman got a win for the first time since snapping his leg when he defeated Bruno Silva in the UFC on ESPN 54 featured bout Saturday. Weidman (16-7 MMA, 12-7 UFC) has struggled to find wins since he lost the UFC middleweight title in December 2015. The path got even tougher after a devastating leg break in April 2021, but he’s back on the triumphant side following a controversial, eye-poke-heavy unanimous decision over Silva (23-11 MMA, 4-5 UFC) at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J. Related Chris Weidman doesn't plan to retire after UFC on ESPN 54 win: 'I still think I have it' 'That's just wrong, man': Social media reacts to Chris Weidman's controversial win at UFC on ESPN 54 Chris Weidman def. Bruno Silva at UFC on ESPN 54: Best photos Prior to the event, Weidman said he was mulling whether this would be his retirement bout.
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