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Anderson Silva's UFC Reign Ends with KO, Followed by Leg Break and Drug Test Sanctions

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Anderson Silva lost his UFC Middleweight Championship to Chris Weidman by KO at UFC 162 in July 2013, followed by a severe leg break in their December 2013 rematch and two separate drug test failures leading to suspensions and fines.

20 sourcesBy AfterTheClip Desk · Last checked Jul 10, 2026
Sources: UFC.com; FOX Sports; ESPN; USADA; MMA Fighting; ESPN; MMA Junkie; UFC.com

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  1. Anderson Silva loses his UFC Middleweight Championship to Chris Weidman via knockout at UFC 162.

  2. In their rematch at UFC 168, Anderson Silva suffers a severe leg break (tibia and fibula

  3. Reports surface that Anderson Silva tested positive for banned substances (drostanolone metabolites and androsterone) in a

  4. The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) suspends Anderson Silva for one year and fines him $380

  5. Anderson Silva is removed from a scheduled fight against Kelvin Gastelum due to a failed USADA

  6. Anderson Silva officially leaves the UFC after a TKO loss to Uriah Hall.

  7. Chris Weidman suffers a severe leg break against Uriah Hall at UFC 261, similar to Silva's

  8. Anderson Silva is inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame.

  9. Chris Weidman announces his retirement from the UFC.

  10. Chris Weidman is announced as an inductee into the UFC Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

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