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Tavares and Weidman met in a three-round middleweight fight at UFC 292 on Saturday, August 19. Tavares is 21-13 overall and 12-7 in the UFC. Weidman is 16-8 and 11-6. Tavares has 12 UFC wins, 10 of them by decision. Weidman has 11 UFC wins, 7 of them inside the distance. Tavares gives up four inches of reach. Tavares won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Tavares | Weidman |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'1" | 6'2" |
| Reach | 74" | 78" |
| Age | 35 | 39 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 12-7 | 11-6 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 3.7 | 3.0 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 3.0 | 3.3 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 44% | 43% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 59% | 52% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 0.7 | 3.9 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 28% | 47% |
| Takedown Defense | 82% | 65% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| Control / 15 | 0:17 | 0:55 |
| Finish Rate | 11% | 41% |
| Finished Rate | 21% | 35% |
| Went the Distance | 68% | 24% |
| Average Fight Time | 11:56 | 9:40 |