Chris Weidman shows off the red, white and blue after his victory. (USATSI)
Chris Weidman shows off the red, white and blue after his victory. (USATSI)

UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman retained his championship on Saturday with a first-round TKO of Vitor Belfort.

After an early flurry from Belfort, Weidman made quick work by utilizing a vicious ground and pound attack, including this devastating punch. Weidman was declared the winner with 2:53 left in the first round.

Weidman remains undefeated in his career (13-0, 9-0 in UFC) while Belfort is now 24-11.