Brad Tavares
UFC 2010–present · rated in 6 editions · peak overall 77.0
Scouting report
A stalwart presence at 185 pounds for over a decade, Brad Tavares built his career on disciplined Hawaiian kickboxing and takedown defense. Hailing from Kailua, Hawaii, the TUF 11 alumnus compiled over twenty Octagon appearances with victories over Krzysztof Jotko and Thales Leites, his durability backed by a 79 Durability rating and 86 Cardio.
Peak ratings
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Tavares scored key victories between 2014 and 2015, outpointing Lorenz Larkin in Duluth and Nate Marquardt in Las Vegas, while dropping decision losses to Yoel Romero and Tim Boetsch and a knockout to Robert Whittaker in Adelaide. His technical kickboxing combinations, defensive footwork, and sprawl are reflected in a 78 Boxing and 82 Cardio.
Tavares compiled a three-fight winning streak between 2016 and 2017, defeating Caio Magalhaes in Cleveland, Elias Theodorou in Las Vegas, and Thales Leites by unanimous decision at UFC 216 in Las Vegas. His jab, low leg kicks, and takedown defense anchor his 78 Boxing and 82 Cardio ratings.
In 2018, Tavares knocked out Krzysztof Jotko in round three in Glendale before headlining against future champion Israel Adesanya at TUF 27 Finale in Las Vegas. Sidelined by injuries through 2019, his durable boxing fundamentals, low calf kicks, and consistent pacing support his 78 Boxing and 82 Cardio ratings.
Between 2020 and 2021, Tavares defeated Antonio Carlos Junior at UFC 257 in Abu Dhabi and outpointed Omari Akhmedov at UFC 264 in Las Vegas with disciplined boxing combinations and takedown defense. His ring composure, counter-punching, and pace justify his 78 Boxing and 82 Cardio score.
Tavares remained a middleweight veteran between 2022 and 2024, defeating former champion Chris Weidman at UFC 292 in Boston, before engaging Gregory Rodrigues and Jun Yong Park in fights in Las Vegas. His durable frame, leg kicks, and defensive wrestling anchor his 77 Boxing and 80 Cardio ratings.
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