Outrage as Weidman’s Dubious Win Tarnishes UFC Atlantic City
The Match That Stirred the Pot
Last night at UFC Atlantic City, former middleweight champion Chris Weidman claimed a controversial victory over Brazilian fighter Bruno Silva. Throughout the fight, Weidman was seen poking Silva in the eyes multiple times, leading to widespread outrage among UFC fans. Many have called for the match to be declared a “no contest” due to these incidents.
Weidman’s Rocky Road
Since his unforgettable knockout victory over Anderson Silva at UFC 162, Weidman’s journey within the UFC has been fraught with challenges. The 39-year-old fighter has faced defeat in half of his last ten matches, marking a tumultuous phase in his once-dominant career.
“Absolutely disgraceful performance by Weidman. The sport deserves better.” – UFC Fan on Twitter
“Weidman’s tactics tonight should not be what MMA stands for.” – MMA Analyst
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This is wildest shit I've ever seen. A double eye poke combination lol. And this was just scored as a TKO for Weidman. Wild. pic.twitter.com/pmhLQ4Epvd
— MartialMind 🇳🇬🇺🇲 (@MartialMind1) March 31, 2024
Chris Weidman Wins Via Double Eye Poke?? #UFCAtlanticCity pic.twitter.com/vFVUcw72yF
— MMA WIZZ 🥷 (@themmawizz) March 31, 2024
This ref is cheeks
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) March 31, 2024
Chris Weidman gets the third-round TKO of Bruno Silva at #UFCAtlanticCity despite multiple eye pokes: Fair or foul? pic.twitter.com/XnzozVGBXh
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) March 31, 2024
I'm happy for Chris for everything he's gone through, but man, that was some nasty work with the jab cross eye pokes. https://t.co/XRL3m2MlyD
— Will Brooks (@ILLxWillBrooks) March 31, 2024
Chris Weidman to Bruno Silva after finger fucking his eye pussy for the TKO. #UFCAtlanticCity pic.twitter.com/UI1qVVGSN3
— MacMally 🍀 (@MacMallyMMA) March 31, 2024
Chris Weidman setting up the KO: #UFCAtlanticCity pic.twitter.com/fMW9JSib2O
— znassni (@znassnii49) March 31, 2024
What Bruno Silva sees fighting weidman pic.twitter.com/qSdcGhc5S5
— Ben (@emw_ben) March 31, 2024
🤐🤐🤐🤐
— Jamahal Hill (@JamahalH) March 31, 2024
Chris Weidman just went full Captain Insano 😂
Swipe swipe ftw
— Charles "InnerG" Johnson (@InnerGmma) March 31, 2024
These eye pokes tonight.. Sheesh. #UFCAtlanticCity
— Ode' ⭕️sbourne (@OdeOsbourne) March 31, 2024
Controversy aside, Weidman looked pretty good. He's obviously not prime, but thought that was a decent showing from his part. #UFCAtlanticCity
— Danny Segura (@dannyseguratv) March 31, 2024
That was an EGREGIOUS eye poke by Weidman before the finish. No contest has to be incoming if there’s replay. #UFCAtlanticCity
— Simon Samano (@SJSamano) March 31, 2024
Wow. Weidman poked Silva in the eyes with BOTH hands before that finishing sequence. #UFCAtlanticCity
— Matthew Wells (@MrMWells) March 31, 2024
that referee after betting on Weidman
pic.twitter.com/t7xYev1fmp— 𝕄̼𝕄̼𝔸̼ 𝕄̼𝕒̼𝕣̼𝕔̼𝕦̼𝕤̼ 🏝️ (@mmamarcuss) March 31, 2024
How Chris Weidman did Bruno Silva to win #UFCAtlanticCity pic.twitter.com/z7v7HdDgrn
— Homelander MMA (@HomelanderMMA) March 31, 2024
Chris fighting very smart this first round. #UFCAtlanticCity
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) March 31, 2024
Punch a hole in his fudging eye
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) March 31, 2024
Too bad UFC don’t want to change those shit gloves.
— Justin Gaethje 🇺🇸 (@Justin_Gaethje) March 31, 2024
Wow double eye pokes to the finish . That was wild !
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) March 31, 2024
What a weird night
— Jared Gordon (@JFlashGordonMMA) March 31, 2024
Common… It has to be No Contest!!!
— Diana Belbiță (@DianaBelbita) March 31, 2024
That's unfortunate 😕
— Adrian Yañez (@yanezmma) March 31, 2024
Another pokey poke , what do we have here. Ko ? Tko ? Reviewing it ? lol what about the last guy who lost his paycheck
— Brian BOOM Kelleher (@brianboom135) March 31, 2024
Love seeing the homie @chrisweidman getting his hands raised! #UFCAtlanticCity
— Dustin Jacoby (@thehanyakdj) March 31, 2024
That's just wrong man. With every thing that comes with losing a fight, I feel for Bruno
— Sodiq Yusuff (@Super_Sodiq) March 31, 2024
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The Social Media Backlash
The MMA community and UFC fans did not hold back in expressing their discontent with Weidman’s win, taking to social media to voice their opinions. The criticism highlights the controversy surrounding the match and calls into question the fairness of the decision.
UFC Atlantic City: A Night of Mixed Results
Fight Card:
Main Card
Flyweight (Women): Manon Fiorot defeats Erin Blanchfield via unanimous decision (50–45, 50–45, 50–45)
Welterweight: Joaquin Buckley defeats Vicente Luque via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 3:17
Middleweight: Chris Weidman defeats Bruno Silva via technical decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) – Round 3, 2:18
Middleweight: Nursulton Ruziboev defeats Sedriques Dumas via KO (punches) – Round 1, 3:18
Featherweight: Kyle Nelson defeats Bill Algeo via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 4:00
Welterweight: Chidi Njokuani defeats Rhys McKee via split decision (28–29, 30–27, 30–27)
Preliminary Card
Featherweight: Nate Landwehr defeats Jamall Emmers via TKO (punches) – Round 1, 4:43
Strawweight (Women): Virna Jandiroba defeats Loopy Godinez via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 30–27)
Catchweight (147.5 lbs): Julio Arce defeats Herbert Burns via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 2:00
Featherweight: Dennis Buzukja defeats Connor Matthews via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 0:22
Light Heavyweight: Ibo Aslan defeats Anton Turkalj via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 1:32
Flyweight (Women): Viktoriia Dudakova vs. Melissa Gatto
Middleweight: Jacob Malkoun defeats Andre Petroski via TKO (kicks and punches) – Round 2, 0:39
Bantamweight: Caolán Loughran defeats Angel Pacheco via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–26)
