Here are 10 interesting fight facts from 'UFC 168':
1.) UFC 168: Weidman vs. Silva II” was the UFC’s final event of 2013, and even after a loaded year of fights, it was perhaps the most anticipated of all 33 events over the past 12 months
2.) UFC 168 was the first pay-per-view event since UFC 146 in May 2012 to see all main-card fights end by knockout or submission
3.) UFC 168 drew an announced attendance of 15,650 for a live gate of $6.2 million
4.) It was the first main event since UFC 90 to end via injury, and the gruesome image of Silva on the floor holding his leg while screaming in agony will be burned into the memories of MMA fans forever
5.) Betting favorites went 6-5 on the card
6.) Rousey, Tate and Travis Browne earned $75,000 UFC 168 fight-night bonuses. Rousey, in fact, earned two and pocketed $150,000
7.) Total fight time for the 11-bout card was 1:33:34
8.) Weidman’s seven-fight UFC winning streak is the longest active one in the middleweight division
9.) Silva is on the first two-fight losing streak of his 39-fight career
10.) Weidman has not been out-struck in any of his seven UFC fights. He out-landed Silva 34-32 in total strikes
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