UFC 162 is 'time to shine' for Chris Weidman

Baldwin native Chris Weidman says he's never been more prepared in his career as he faces UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva on Saturday at UFC 162 in Las Vegas. Videojournalist. Mario Gonzalez (July 1, 2013)
Many media outlets asked Chris Weidman the same sorts of questions during Monday's blitz around the city ahead of UFC 162 on Saturday.
Here are some of the answers he gave to Newsday, plus a cameo from training partner and UFC light heayweight Gian Villante.
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