Weidman doesn't hide his obsession with facing Anderson Silva: 'I've been dreaming about this fight since I started in MMA'

C. Weidman (photo) does not hide his obsession with UFC 162. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC

the american Chris Weidman is determined to take the middleweight belt from Anderson Silva at UFC 162, an event that takes place on the 6th, in Las Vegas. The fighter, who is considered by many to be the biggest threat to the Brazilian's reign, does not hide his anxiety about stepping into the octagon in front of the champion.

“I've been dreaming about this fight against Anderson since I started in MMA,” Weidman admitted to the UFC website. “He is a great champion, but he knows I am a stronger challenger than many people think. I'm going to move forward and use my wingspan to mix takedowns and punches”, added the confident fighter.

Chris Weidman warned that the Brazilian could pay dearly if he doesn't respect him in the octagon in Las Vegas. “Anderson Silva He is patient and methodical in his approach. He is opportunistic and knows how to take advantage of any mistake. But he's there to win, just like me. He would be a fool if he didn’t respect me as a fighter,” warned the challenger.

In addition to Anderson and Weidman, the UFC 162 fight program features five more Brazilians in action: Charles do Bronxs faces Frankie Edgar, Roger gracie debut in the octagon against Tim Keneddy, Gabriel Napao measures forces against Dave Herman and Edson Barboza against Rafaello Tractor they fight 100% Tupiniquim. Check out the full show card below:

Main Card

Anderson Silva vs. Chris Weidman;

Frankie Edgar vs. Charles Do Bronxs;

Tim Kennedy vs. Roger gracie;

Ricardo Lamas vs. Still no opponent;

Cub swanson vs. Dennis Siver;

Preliminary Card

Mark Muñoz vs. Tim Boetsch;

Chris Leben vs. Andrew Craig;

Norman Parke vs. Kazuki tokudome

Edson Barboza vs. Rafaello Tractor;

Gabriel Napao vs. Dave Herman;

Seth Baczynski vs. Brian Melancon;