PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyron Tang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Weidman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyron Tang has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Tang
vs
Weidman

220 cm
23
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
198 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tyron Tang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Weidman!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Weidman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tyron Tang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Weidman.
Tang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Weidman avoids the head kick by Tang.
Sloppy strikes from Tang. Those never looked like landing.

Weidman gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Weidman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tang wants to get back to full guard.
Weidman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Weidman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Weidman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Weidman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Chris Weidman has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Tang throws a series of punches but Weidman moves out of range.
Weidman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tang is out of range and Weidman settles back down.
Nice body kick there by Tang.
Weidman checks a leg kick.
Weidman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tang.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tang.
Tang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tang lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Weidman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Weidman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Weidman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tang is able to avoid easily.
Tang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Weidman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Weidman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sloppy strikes from Tang. Those never looked like landing.
Tang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weidman.
Tang misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Tang enables Weidman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tang manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Weidman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tang wants to sweep but no luck.
Weidman stays in close to Tang's body and controls the position.
Tang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris Weidman was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Weidman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tang.
Weidman misses with a low kick.
Tang throws a head kick but Weidman moves out of range.
Tang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tang looks to land a combination but Weidman avoids it well.
No joy there for Tang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tang is breathing heavily.
Tang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Weidman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some wild striking there from Tang.
Tang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Weidman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tang throws a series of punches but Weidman moves out of range.
Tang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weidman was well out of range. Poor timing from Tang.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tang misses with a head kick.
Good work by Weidman as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyron Tang dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Weidman throws a push kick but Tang slaps the foot to one side.
A combination from Tang does no damage.
Tang really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tang throws a front kick aimed at Weidman's knee but Weidman avoids it well.
Tang throws a leg kick but Weidman checks it.
Weidman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tang swinging wildly here.
Weidman is looking to score with low kicks.
Tang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Weidman.
Tang misses with a double jab.
Tang is looking to land body kicks.

Weidman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Tang!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weidman looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Weidman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Weidman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tang tries to hold on but Weidman postures up.
Weidman throwing strikes here but Tang is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weidman controlling from mount.
Weidman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris Weidman was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Weidman throws a leg kick but Tang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tyron Tang is winning the standup battle so far.
Tang misses the jab.
Tang throws a nice looking combination but Weidman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tang plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tang misses with a body kick.
Tang checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tang throws a combination. Weidman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tang lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Weidman misses with a body kick.
Tang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Weidman slips a jab and a cross from Tang.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Weidman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tyron Tang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Weidman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tang moves out of range of the leg kick from Weidman.
Some wild striking there from Tang.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weidman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sloppy strikes from Tang. Those never looked like landing.
Weidman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tyron Tang will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Weidman misses with a leg kick.
Tang throws a combination. Weidman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tang misses with a series of wild punches.
Tang swinging wildly here.
Weidman moves out of range of the body kick from Tang.
Tang wants to land a leg kick but Weidman is out of range.
Tang scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tang displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Weidman looks to land a body kick but Tang moved away.
Tang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Weidman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weidman moves out of range of the leg kick from Tang.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tang blocks a leg kick.
Weidman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Weidman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tang.
Tang looks to land a body kick but Weidman moved away.
Tang looks to land a combination but Weidman avoids it well.
Tang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tang throws a push kick but Weidman slaps the foot to one side.
Tang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Weidman lands a front kick.
Tang misses with a two punch combination.

Tang gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Weidman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris Weidman was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tang avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Tang does no damage.

Weidman feints and as Tang raises his hands in defense, Weidman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Weidman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Weidman wants to pass the guard but Tang is keeping the position.
Weidman is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Chris Weidman hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Tang throws a right hand that Weidman ducks under and follows up with a left that Weidman also avoids with ease.
Tang avoids a kick to the body.
Tang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Weidman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tyron Tang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sloppy strikes from Tang. Those never looked like landing.
Tang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Tang. Those never looked like landing.
Tang checks a low kick from Weidman.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weidman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chris Weidman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weidman misses with a low kick as Tang jumps back.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chris Weidman.
I think Tang has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tyron Tang!