Chris Weidman: The Rise of a UFC Champ

When Chris Weidman first began his MMA career several years ago, he did so with the belief he could beat champion Anderson Silva, the greatest MMA fighter in history. Few believed in him. Then he proved the others wrong with a stunning knockout at UFC 162 in Las Vegas on Fourth of July weekend. Trace the steps "The All-American" took to reach the pinnacle of his sport as Newsday chronicles the rise of this Long Island native to gain the UFC middleweight title.