Chris Weidman (left) fighting against Brad Tavares (dir.) in UFC 292. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Back to MMA two years after suffering a serious injury in the octagon, Chris Weidman He showed strength, but ended up being overcome on his return to the sport. Opponent of Brad Tavares No. UFC 292, held this Saturday (19), in Boston (USA), the former middleweight champion (up to 83,9kg.) had flashes of good performance, however, he suffered another setback in the company. After three rounds, the veteran's defeat was announced with a unanimous decision.
Despite celebrating his return to mixed martial arts, Weidman's record is worrying. With the new setback, the North American reaches the mark of seven setbacks in the last 10 commitments.
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Victorious in the show, Tavares survives in the company. Before beating Chris, the veteran had four stumbles in the last six challenges.
Chris Weidman's return
The fight began with the athletes studying each other in the center of the Octagon. Still in the first minute, Tavares combined a jab and direct sequence. Weidman looked for the takedown, but Brad defended well. Still at the beginning of the fight, Tavares rocked the former middleweight champion with a straight shot. Afterwards, Chris looked for another takedown, but Brad defended himself well again. In the middle of the round, Brad continued to have the advantage in the striking, while Weidman tried to shorten the fight to get the takedown. Almost in the final minute, Tavares started throwing low kicks and undermining his rival's base. The round ended with a clean uppercut from Brad to the former champion's face.
In the second round, Brad launched the first attack, with a low kick. Next, Tavares threw a high kick, which exploded in the former champion's guard. With a minute gone, Weidman threw a low kick and limped into the octagon. Visibly injured, the veteran was the victim of his rival's attacks. Halfway through the round, Chris surprised and rocked Brad with a cross. With two minutes remaining, Chris started to free himself and attempted another takedown. Tavares defended himself and tried to stop the former champion's advance. Brad managed to get away, but Weidman was 'chasing' him in the octagon. Close to the end of the stage, Weidman pressed his opponent against the bars again. Brad managed to get away and threw a high kick, which was blocked by Chris.
In the last round, Brad took the initiative, with a high kick, which exploded in the former champion's guard. With a minute gone, Tavares started a real massacre against Chris. The veteran accused the attacks and, subsequently, sought the takedown. Brad continued to defend his opponent's attacks and Weidman was showing strength, even at a disadvantage. Halfway through the round, Chris surprised again by connecting with a clean overhand to his opponent's face. Tavares continued abusing low kicks and Weidman accused his actions. The confrontation ended with the athletes facing each other in the center of the octagon.
UFC 292 results
MAIN CARD
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Sean O'Malley defeated aljamain sterling by technical knockout at 51s of R2- fight for the belt
Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Weili Zhang derrotou Amanda lemos in the unanimous decision of the judges (50-43, 50-44, 49-45) – fight for the belt
Welterweight (up to 77,1kg): Ian Gary derrotou Neil Magny in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-26, 30-26, 30-24)
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): mario bautista defeated Da'Mon Blackshear via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Marlon Vera derrotou Peter Munhoz in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Brad Tavares derrotou Chris Weidman in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Gregory Robocop derrotou Denis Tiuliulin by technical knockout at 1m43s of R1
Light weight (up to 70,3kg): Kurt holobaugh finished Austin Hubbard with a triangle at 2m39s of R2 – final of TUF 31
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Brad Katona derrotou Cody Gibson in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) – final of TUF 31
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Andre Petroski derrotou Gerald meerschaert in the judges' split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Natalie Silva derrotou Andrea Lee in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Karina Silva derrotou Maryna moroz by submission (guillotine) at 4m59s of R1
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