![ESPN MMA on X: "Anderson Silva posted a message to Chris Weidman after Weidman severely injured his leg at #UFC261 Weidman was Silva's opponent seven years ago at UFC 168 when Silva ESPN MMA on X: "Anderson Silva posted a message to Chris Weidman after Weidman severely injured his leg at #UFC261 Weidman was Silva's opponent seven years ago at UFC 168 when Silva](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Ezy-DiXX0AEeyeu.jpg:large)
ESPN MMA on X: "Anderson Silva posted a message to Chris Weidman after Weidman severely injured his leg at #UFC261 Weidman was Silva's opponent seven years ago at UFC 168 when Silva
![In December 2013, at UFC 168, Anderson Silva broke both bones in his lower leg, in an incredibly rare occurrence, when his kick was blocked by Chris Weidman. Last night (April 2021) In December 2013, at UFC 168, Anderson Silva broke both bones in his lower leg, in an incredibly rare occurrence, when his kick was blocked by Chris Weidman. Last night (April 2021)](https://i.redd.it/mrwh8mzz5dv61.jpg)
In December 2013, at UFC 168, Anderson Silva broke both bones in his lower leg, in an incredibly rare occurrence, when his kick was blocked by Chris Weidman. Last night (April 2021)
![Anderson Silva suffers gruesome leg injury in UFC loss to Chris Weidman (video) - The Washington Post Anderson Silva suffers gruesome leg injury in UFC loss to Chris Weidman (video) - The Washington Post](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PNxhEH_5pGk/maxresdefault.jpg)
Anderson Silva suffers gruesome leg injury in UFC loss to Chris Weidman (video) - The Washington Post
![Anderson Silva sends heartfelt message to Chris Weidman following horrific leg break at UFC 261 | talkSPORT Anderson Silva sends heartfelt message to Chris Weidman following horrific leg break at UFC 261 | talkSPORT](https://talksport.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/04/Weidman.jpeg)
Anderson Silva sends heartfelt message to Chris Weidman following horrific leg break at UFC 261 | talkSPORT
![Anderson Silva leg break: Watch the brutal moment UFC fighter's leg snaps during fight with Chris Weidman - Daily Record Anderson Silva leg break: Watch the brutal moment UFC fighter's leg snaps during fight with Chris Weidman - Daily Record](https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/incoming/article2996395.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/Anderson-Silva.png)
Anderson Silva leg break: Watch the brutal moment UFC fighter's leg snaps during fight with Chris Weidman - Daily Record
![7 years ago, Anderson Silva infamously broke his leg while attempting a kick against Chris Weidman. Yesterday, Chris Weidman broke his leg in the exact same way against Uriah Hall. : r/ThatsInsane 7 years ago, Anderson Silva infamously broke his leg while attempting a kick against Chris Weidman. Yesterday, Chris Weidman broke his leg in the exact same way against Uriah Hall. : r/ThatsInsane](https://i.redd.it/ciw7wgxs1fv61.jpg)
7 years ago, Anderson Silva infamously broke his leg while attempting a kick against Chris Weidman. Yesterday, Chris Weidman broke his leg in the exact same way against Uriah Hall. : r/ThatsInsane
![Anderson Silva breaks leg during UFC middleweight title fight with Chris Weidman | Sport News | ESPN.co.uk Anderson Silva breaks leg during UFC middleweight title fight with Chris Weidman | Sport News | ESPN.co.uk](http://en.espn.co.uk/PICTURES/CMS/59900/59987.jpg)
Anderson Silva breaks leg during UFC middleweight title fight with Chris Weidman | Sport News | ESPN.co.uk
![Anderson Silva Leg Break Update from Doctor Who Performed Surgery | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors | Bleacher Report Anderson Silva Leg Break Update from Doctor Who Performed Surgery | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors | Bleacher Report](https://img.bleacherreport.net/img/images/photos/002/683/006/hi-res-8042152_crop_exact.jpg?w=1200&h=1200&q=75)
Anderson Silva Leg Break Update from Doctor Who Performed Surgery | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors | Bleacher Report
![Chris Weidman receives message of support from former foe Anderson Silva after horrific leg break at UFC 261 | The Sun Chris Weidman receives message of support from former foe Anderson Silva after horrific leg break at UFC 261 | The Sun](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/NINTCHDBPICT000649462407-1.jpg?strip=all&quality=100&w=1920&h=1440&crop=1)
Chris Weidman receives message of support from former foe Anderson Silva after horrific leg break at UFC 261 | The Sun
![Anderson Silva broke left tibia, fibula at UFC 168, faces long recovery after surgery - Yahoo Sports Anderson Silva broke left tibia, fibula at UFC 168, faces long recovery after surgery - Yahoo Sports](https://s.yimg.com/os/en/blogs/sptusmmaexperts/WeidmanOverSilvaInjury.jpg)