Brad Tavares

Middleweight
Xtreme Couture
Record Record: 21-12-0
Wins
21
Losses
12
Draws
0
5KO/TKO
2Sub
14Dec
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Vitals

Height, reach, and career background.

Age38
Height1.80 m
Reach188 cm
NationalityUnited States
TeamXtreme Couture
Weight classMiddleweight
Active2007–present

Record

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LossDEC
Opponent: Eryk AndersunanimousR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Vallejos
14 Mar 2026
LossTKO
Opponent: Robert BryczekpunchesR3 1:43
UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Borralho
6 Sep 2025
WinDEC
Opponent: Gerald MeerschaertunanimousR3 5:00
UFC on ESPN: Emmett vs. Murphy
5 Apr 2025
LossDEC
Opponent: Park Jun-yongsplitR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira
12 Oct 2024
LossTKO
Opponent: Gregory RodriguespunchesR3 0:55
UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Pyfer
10 Feb 2024
WinDEC
Opponent: Chris WeidmanunanimousR3 5:00
UFC 292
19 Aug 2023
LossTKO
Opponent: Bruno Silvaknee and punchR1 3:35
UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes
22 Apr 2023
LossDEC
Opponent: Dricus du PlessisunanimousR3 5:00
UFC 276
2 Jul 2022
WinDEC
Opponent: Omari AkhmedovsplitR3 5:00
UFC 264
10 Jul 2021
WinDEC
Opponent: Antônio Carlos JúniorunanimousR3 5:00
UFC 257
24 Jan 2021
LossKO
Opponent: Edmen Shahbazyanhead kickR1 2:27
UFC 244
2 Nov 2019
LossDEC
Opponent: Israel AdesanyaunanimousR5 5:00
The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated Finale
6 Jul 2018
WinTKO
Opponent: Krzysztof JotkopunchesR3 2:16
UFC on Fox: Poirier vs. Gaethje
14 Apr 2018
WinDEC
Opponent: Thales LeitesunanimousR3 5:00
UFC 216
7 Oct 2017
WinDEC
Opponent: Elias TheodorouunanimousR3 5:00
The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption Finale
7 Jul 2017
WinDEC
Opponent: Caio MagalhãessplitR3 5:00
UFC 203
10 Sep 2016
LossKO
Opponent: Robert WhittakerpunchesR1 0:44
UFC Fight Night: Miocic vs. Hunt
10 May 2015
WinDEC
Opponent: Nate MarquardtunanimousR3 5:00
UFC 182
3 Jan 2015
LossTKO
Opponent: Tim BoetschpunchesR2 3:18
UFC Fight Night: Bader vs. Saint Preux
16 Aug 2014
LossDEC
Opponent: Yoel RomerounanimousR3 5:00
UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. Browne
19 Apr 2014
WinDEC
Opponent: Lorenz LarkinunanimousR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Philippou
15 Jan 2014
WinDEC
Opponent: Robert McDanielunanimousR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Kampmann 2
28 Aug 2013
WinDEC
Opponent: Riki FukudaunanimousR3 5:00
UFC on Fuel TV: Silva vs. Stann
3 Mar 2013
WinDEC
Opponent: Tom WatsonsplitR3 5:00
UFC on Fuel TV: Struve vs. Miocic
29 Sep 2012
WinDEC
Opponent: Yang Dong-yiunanimousR3 5:00
UFC on Fuel TV: The Korean Zombie vs. Poirier
15 May 2012
LossDEC
Opponent: Aaron SimpsonunanimousR3 5:00
UFC 132
2 Jul 2011
WinKO
Opponent: Phil Baroniknees and punchesR1 4:20
UFC 125
1 Jan 2011
WinDEC
Opponent: Seth BaczynskiunanimousR3 5:00
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs. Team Ortiz Finale
19 Jun 2010
WinTKO
Opponent: Jonathan JoãopunchesR1 N/A
X-1: Temple of Boom 4
7 Mar 2009
WinSUB
Opponent: Joshua Ferreirarear-naked chokeR2 2:28
X-1: Temple of Boom 1
27 Sep 2008
WinTKO
Opponent: Devin KauwepunchesR1 1:52
Icon Sport: Hard Times
2 Aug 2008
WinSUB
Opponent: John Ferrelrear-naked chokeR1 0:18
Niko Vitale Promotions: Local Pride
18 Apr 2008
WinTKO
Opponent: Thomas SedanopunchesR1 0:40
MMA Contenders Conflict: The Beginning
29 Jun 2007

The Read

Style, strengths, and defining traits.

That makes the Barriault fight less about prospect momentum and more about whether Tavares can still use experience, pace control, and round-winning craft to halt the skid.

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