Brad Tavares
Vitals
Height, reach, and career background.
- Age
- 38
- Height
- 5′11″1.80 m
- Reach
- 74″188 cm
- Weight class
- Middleweight
- Nationality
- United States
- Team
- Xtreme Couture
- Active
- 2007–present
Record
Tap expandable fights for their breakdowns.
LossRecord after fight: 21-12-0DEC
Opponent: Eryk AndersunanimousR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Vallejos
14 Mar 2026
14 Mar 2026
LossRecord after fight: 21-11-0TKO
UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Borralho
6 Sep 2025
6 Sep 2025
WinRecord after fight: 21-10-0DEC
UFC on ESPN: Emmett vs. Murphy
5 Apr 2025
5 Apr 2025
LossRecord after fight: 20-10-0DEC
Opponent: Park Jun-yongsplitR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira
12 Oct 2024
12 Oct 2024
LossRecord after fight: 20-9-0TKO
UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Pyfer
10 Feb 2024
10 Feb 2024
WinRecord after fight: 20-8-0DEC
Opponent: Chris WeidmanunanimousR3 5:00
UFC 292
19 Aug 2023
19 Aug 2023
LossRecord after fight: 19-8-0TKO
Opponent: Bruno Silvaknee and punchR1 3:35
UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes
22 Apr 2023
22 Apr 2023
LossRecord after fight: 19-7-0DEC
UFC 276
2 Jul 2022
2 Jul 2022
WinRecord after fight: 19-6-0DEC
Opponent: Omari AkhmedovsplitR3 5:00
UFC 264
10 Jul 2021
10 Jul 2021
WinRecord after fight: 18-6-0DEC
Opponent: Antônio Carlos JúniorunanimousR3 5:00
UFC 257
24 Jan 2021
24 Jan 2021
LossRecord after fight: 17-5-0DEC
The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated Finale
6 Jul 2018
6 Jul 2018
Brad Tavares lost a unanimous decision to Israel Adesanya in the five-round main event in Las Vegas.
Key moments
- Tavares looked for counters and clinch opportunities while Adesanya managed the distance with jabs, kicks, knees, and elbows.
- Adesanya opened a cut with a right elbow and repeatedly stopped Tavares's attempts to turn the fight into a sustained takedown battle.
- Adesanya kept the pace and range under control through the final round, finishing with top position after defending another takedown attempt.
- The judges awarded Adesanya the unanimous decision by scores of 49-46, 50-45, and 50-45.
WinRecord after fight: 17-4-0TKO
Opponent: Krzysztof JotkopunchesR3 2:16
UFC on Fox: Poirier vs. Gaethje
14 Apr 2018
14 Apr 2018
WinRecord after fight: 16-4-0DEC
Opponent: Thales LeitesunanimousR3 5:00
UFC 216
7 Oct 2017
7 Oct 2017
WinRecord after fight: 15-4-0DEC
Opponent: Elias TheodorouunanimousR3 5:00
The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption Finale
7 Jul 2017
7 Jul 2017
WinRecord after fight: 14-4-0DEC
Opponent: Caio MagalhãessplitR3 5:00
UFC 203
10 Sep 2016
10 Sep 2016
LossRecord after fight: 13-4-0KO
UFC Fight Night: Miocic vs. Hunt
10 May 2015
10 May 2015
Brad Tavares was stopped by Robert Whittaker by first-round knockout in 44 seconds at UFC Fight Night in Adelaide.
Key moments
- Tavares opened with hard leg kicks in a tactical exchange before Whittaker found his countering range.
- Whittaker landed two left hooks that produced knockdowns and left Tavares unable to recover.
- A right-left combination connected with Tavares on the canvas, prompting the referee to stop the bout at 0:44 of Round 1.
- Whittaker's knockout earned him a Performance of the Night bonus.
WinRecord after fight: 13-3-0DEC
Opponent: Nate MarquardtunanimousR3 5:00
UFC 182
3 Jan 2015
3 Jan 2015
LossRecord after fight: 12-3-0TKO
Opponent: Tim BoetschpunchesR2 3:18
UFC Fight Night: Bader vs. Saint Preux
16 Aug 2014
16 Aug 2014
LossRecord after fight: 12-2-0DEC
Opponent: Yoel RomerounanimousR3 5:00
UFC on Fox: Werdum vs. Browne
19 Apr 2014
19 Apr 2014
WinRecord after fight: 12-1-0DEC
Opponent: Lorenz LarkinunanimousR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Philippou
15 Jan 2014
15 Jan 2014
WinRecord after fight: 11-1-0DEC
Opponent: Robert McDanielunanimousR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Kampmann 2
28 Aug 2013
28 Aug 2013
WinRecord after fight: 10-1-0DEC
Opponent: Riki FukudaunanimousR3 5:00
UFC on Fuel TV: Silva vs. Stann
3 Mar 2013
3 Mar 2013
WinRecord after fight: 9-1-0DEC
Opponent: Tom WatsonsplitR3 5:00
UFC on Fuel TV: Struve vs. Miocic
29 Sep 2012
29 Sep 2012
WinRecord after fight: 8-1-0DEC
Opponent: Yang Dong-yiunanimousR3 5:00
UFC on Fuel TV: The Korean Zombie vs. Poirier
15 May 2012
15 May 2012
LossRecord after fight: 7-1-0DEC
Opponent: Aaron SimpsonunanimousR3 5:00
UFC 132
2 Jul 2011
2 Jul 2011
WinRecord after fight: 7-0-0KO
Opponent: Phil Baroniknees and punchesR1 4:20
UFC 125
1 Jan 2011
1 Jan 2011
WinRecord after fight: 6-0-0DEC
Opponent: Seth BaczynskiunanimousR3 5:00
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs. Team Ortiz Finale
19 Jun 2010
19 Jun 2010
WinRecord after fight: 5-0-0TKO
Opponent: Jonathan JoãopunchesR1 N/A
X-1: Temple of Boom 4
7 Mar 2009
7 Mar 2009
WinRecord after fight: 4-0-0SUB
Opponent: Joshua Ferreirarear-naked chokeR2 2:28
X-1: Temple of Boom 1
27 Sep 2008
27 Sep 2008
WinRecord after fight: 3-0-0TKO
Opponent: Devin KauwepunchesR1 1:52
Icon Sport: Hard Times
2 Aug 2008
2 Aug 2008
WinRecord after fight: 2-0-0SUB
Opponent: John Ferrelrear-naked chokeR1 0:18
Niko Vitale Promotions: Local Pride
18 Apr 2008
18 Apr 2008
WinRecord after fight: 1-0-0TKO
Opponent: Thomas SedanopunchesR1 0:40
MMA Contenders Conflict: The Beginning
29 Jun 2007
29 Jun 2007
The Read
Style, strengths, and defining traits.
Brad Tavares began fighting in 2007 because he enjoyed it. His grappling credentials include a Brazilian jiu-jitsu purple belt, and he worked as a ramp agent before fighting.