Top 5 Stories of the Week Anderson Silva’s historic reign ended at UFC 162. | Photo: Dave Mandel/Sherdog.com After six years, eight months and 22 days,

Chris Weidman KOs Anderson Silva at UFC 162, Becomes Sixth Middleweight Champion After six years, eight months and 22 days, Anderson Silva finally relinquished his hold on the Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight throne.

Pros Pick: Silva vs. Weidman Panel of peers pegs middleweight boss Anderson Silva as nearly a 2-to-1 favorite over Chris Weidman in the UFC 162 main event.

Smartest Guy at the Bar: UFC 162 Edition Some view Chris Weidman as the prototype. Others see Anderson Silva as unbeatable. Which side will leave Las Vegas disappointed?

UFC 162 Prelims: 5 Reasons to Watch A perennial fringe contender at 170 pounds, Mike Pierce takes aim at a fourth consecutive victory on Saturday in Las Vegas.

No Longer a Lone Wolf Having relocated to Alliance MMA in San Diego, Chris Leben finds a new outlook on a life and his career ahead of UFC 162.

Anderson Silva Still Interested in Fight with Roy Jones Jr., Regardless of UFC 162 Outcome Anderson Silva is still game to fight Roy Jones Jr.

CFFC 25 to Feature Tim Williams vs. Noah Faunce, a Heavyweight Champion Crowning, and the return of Charlie Brenneman! (PRESS RELEASE) -- Atlantic City, NJ – On Saturday, June 22, 2013, Cage Fury Fighting Championships (CFFC) returns to the Valley Forge Hotel & Casino with CFFC 25: Williams vs. Faunce in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. The main event will feature Tim Williams (7-1) against rising prospect Noah Faunce (3-1). The event will also crown CFFC’s first heavyweight champion when undefeated prospect...

Sherdog Prospect Watch: Jake Mapes Once a farmhand in the San Francisco Giants system, arm injuries forced Hawaiian to turn to Brazilian jiu-jitsu and MMA.

Smartest Guy at the Bar: UFC 160 Edition The heavyweights once again find themselves on center stage during Memorial Day weekend in Las Vegas.