Matt Wiman vs Thiago Tavares

Result, odds and stats · Lightweight · 3 rounds

Sat, Jun 7, 2008

Matt
Wiman

Lightweight

Record

9-3

UFC

3-1

Age

Height

5'10"

Reach

68"

Stance

Orthodox

Record and age going into this fight.

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Closing line

No closing line on record for this fight.

Thiago
Tavares

Lightweight

Record

13-1

UFC

3-1

Age

Height

5'7"

Reach

70"

Stance

Orthodox

Record and age going into this fight.

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Fight stats

Matt WimanThiago Tavares

Significant strikes18 of 3413 of 35

Knockdowns10

Takedowns2 of 41 of 3

Control time1:134:22

Submission attempts13

Common opponents

Opponents both had fought in the UFC before this fight, with the most recent meeting for each.

Michihiro Omigawa

Matt Wiman

Won · decision, 3 rounds

Sep 2007 · landed 1.7 more significant strikes a minute

Thiago Tavares

Won · decision, 3 rounds

Jan 2008 · landed 0.5 more significant strikes a minute

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Questions and answers

Who won Matt Wiman vs Thiago Tavares?

Matt Wiman beat Thiago Tavares by KO/TKO, round 2 (1:57) on Saturday, June 7, 2008.

What were Matt Wiman and Thiago Tavares's records going into the fight?

Matt Wiman is 9-3 (3-1 in the UFC). Thiago Tavares is 13-1 (3-1 in the UFC).