Brad Tavares vs Chris Weidman — Fight recap

Brad Tavares defeated Chris Weidman by unanimous decision over three rounds on August 19, 2023, in a striking-heavy matchup that saw the Hawaiian control the distance with superior volume and accuracy. Tavares landed 70 of 115 significant strikes at 60% efficiency, with a notable 41 of 45 leg kicks that dictated the fight's tempo and limited Weidman's mobility.

Weidman managed only 37 of 92 significant strikes at 40% and failed all eight takedown attempts, unable to close the distance or establish his wrestling game against Tavares's rangy, disciplined approach. With minimal grappling from either fighter—just 1:21 of control time for Weidman—the bout hinged on striking exchanges where Tavares's leg-kick assault proved too consistent and damaging.

The unanimous decision affirmed Tavares's standing in the middleweight division as a technical, volume-based striker capable of neutralizing former champions.