Brad Tavares

21-12-0

United StatesLast 5

Last fight: Loss vs Eryk Anders · Unanimous Decision · Mar 14, 2026

21-12-0 · 5 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Eryk AndersUD · R3 5:00

UFCUFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Vallejos·March 14, 2026

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Brad Tavares holds a professional MMA record of 21-12-0. Tavares has won 21 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 16 by decision. Of 12 career losses, 6 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Tavares lands 3.41 significant strikes per minute with 44% accuracy and averages 0.70 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: March 14, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'1"185 cm
Weight: 185 lbs84 kg
Reach: 74"188 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Dec 21, 1987
Age: 38
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: United States

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Career history

LOSS
vs Eryk Anders
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Vallejos· Mar 14, 2026· Middleweight· 21-12 vs 18-9
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Robert Bryczek
UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs Borralho· Sep 6, 2025· Middleweight· 21-11 vs 18-6
TKO
R3 · 1:43
WIN
vs Gerald Meerschaert
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Murphy· Apr 5, 2025· Middleweight· 21-10 vs 37-19
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs JunYong Park
UFC Fight Night: Royval vs Taira· Oct 12, 2024· Middleweight· 20-10 vs 18-6
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Gregory Rodrigues
UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs Pyfer· Feb 10, 2024· Middleweight· 20-9 vs 15-5
TKO
R3 · 0:55
WIN
vs Chris Weidman
UFC 292: Sterling vs O'Malley· Aug 19, 2023· Middleweight· 20-8 vs 15-7
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Bruno Silva
UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs Blaydes· Apr 22, 2023· Middleweight· 19-8 vs 23-8
TKO
R1 · 3:35
LOSS
vs Dricus Du Plessis
UFC 276: Adesanya vs Cannonier· Jul 2, 2022· Middleweight· 19-7 vs 17-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Omari Akhmedov
UFC 264: Poirier vs McGregor 3· Jul 10, 2021· Middleweight· 19-6 vs 21-6-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Antonio Carlos Junior
UFC 257: Poirier vs McGregor 2· Jan 24, 2021· Middleweight· 18-6 vs 10-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Edmen Shahbazyan
UFC 244: Masvidal vs Diaz· Nov 2, 2019· Middleweight· 17-6 vs 11-0
TKO
R1 · 2:27
LOSS
vs Israel Adesanya
UFC · The Ultimate Fighter Finale: Tavares vs Adesanya· Jul 6, 2018· Middleweight· 17-5 vs 14-0
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Krzysztof Jotko
UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs Gaethje· Apr 14, 2018· Middleweight· 17-4 vs 19-4
TKO
R3 · 2:16
WIN
vs Thales Leites
UFC 216: Ferguson vs Lee· Oct 7, 2017· Middleweight· 16-4 vs 27-8
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Elias Theodorou
UFC Fight Night: Johnson vs Gaethje· Jul 7, 2017· Middleweight· 15-4 vs 13-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Caio Magalhaes
UFC 203: Miocic vs Overeem· Sep 10, 2016· Middleweight· 14-4 vs 9-3
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Robert Whittaker
UFC Fight Night: Miocic vs Hunt· May 10, 2015· Middleweight· 13-4 vs 14-4
TKO
R1 · 0:44
WIN
vs Nate Marquardt
UFC 182: Jones vs Cormier· Jan 3, 2015· Middleweight· 13-3 vs 33-14-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Tim Boetsch
UFC Fight Night: Bader vs Saint Preux· Aug 16, 2014· Middleweight· 12-3 vs 18-7
TKO
R2 · 3:18
LOSS
vs Yoel Romero
UFC on FOX: Werdum vs Browne· Apr 19, 2014· Middleweight· 12-2 vs 8-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Lorenz Larkin
UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Philippou· Jan 15, 2014· Middleweight· 12-1 vs 14-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Robert McDaniel
UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann 2· Aug 28, 2013· Middleweight· 11-1 vs 21-7
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Riki Fukuda
UFC on FUEL TV: Silva vs Stann· Mar 3, 2013· Middleweight· 10-1 vs 19-7
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Tom Watson
UFC on FUEL TV: Struve vs Miocic· Sep 29, 2012· Middleweight· 9-1 vs 15-5
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Dongi Yang
UFC on FUEL TV: Korean Zombie vs Poirier· May 15, 2012· Middleweight· 8-1 vs 10-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Aaron Simpson
UFC 132: Cruz vs Faber· Jul 2, 2011· Middleweight· 7-1 vs 10-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Phil Baroni
UFC 125: RESOLUTION· Jan 1, 2011· Middleweight· 7-0 vs 13-13
TKO
R1 · 4:20
WIN
vs Seth Baczynski
UFC · The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs Team Ortiz Finale· Jun 19, 2010· Middleweight· 6-0 vs 12-8
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jonathan Joao
X-1 World Events 25· Mar 7, 2009· Middleweight· 5-0 vs 2-3
TKO
WIN
vs Joshua Ferreira
X-1 World Events 19· Sep 27, 2008· Middleweight· 4-0 vs 1-4
-
R2 · 2:28
WIN
vs Devin Kauwe
Icon 51: Hard Times· Aug 2, 2008· Middleweight· 3-0 vs 0-1
TKO
R1 · 1:52
WIN
vs Jon Ferrell
NVP: Local Pride· Apr 18, 2008· Middleweight· 2-0 vs 0-1
-
WIN
vs Thomas Sodeno
MMA Contenders· Jun 29, 2007· Middleweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
TKO
R1 · 0:40

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseMMA

2010Semifinalist · The Ultimate Fighter · Middleweight
2007Started in MMA
Purple belt · BJJ
Waiakea High School (Hilo, Hawaii) · Football (linebacker); track and field

Camp

Xtreme Couture · Las Vegas, United States
HQ MMA · Hawaii, United States
Universal Combat Sports · Pearl City, Hawaii, United States Former
MMA Development (MMAD) · Hawaii, United States Former

Coaches

Eric Nicksick · Head coach
Ray Sefo · Striking coach
Rob Hesia · Wrestling coach

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (285 fighters)

Granite Base

97 · top 1% in division

Punch power69

Kick power93

Punch speed95

Kick speed94

Accuracy94

Takedowns74

Ground striking49

Submissions67

Chin88

Body strength97

Cardio95

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 21-12-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed3.41per min

44% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.32per min

55% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.70per 15 min

27% success

Takedowns stuffed80%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 16-12-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.41per min

44% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.32per min

55% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.70per 15 min

27% success

Takedowns stuffed80%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Brad Tavares sits in the top 25.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Brad Tavares earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Brad Tavares's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #8 Middleweight
First ranked: Jan 17, 2014
Times ranked: 245

Middleweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1672▼9
Peak: 1794Jan 15, 2014
Rated fights: 33

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Frequently asked questions

When does Brad Tavares fight next?

Brad Tavares has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Brad Tavares's record?

Brad Tavares's professional MMA record is 21-12-0.

Who is Brad Tavares fighting next?

Brad Tavares's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Brad Tavares fight last?

Brad Tavares most recently fought Eryk Anders at UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Vallejos on Saturday, March 14, 2026, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Brad Tavares fight in?

Brad Tavares fights at Middleweight.

How many knockouts does Brad Tavares have?

Brad Tavares has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.

How tall is Brad Tavares?

Brad Tavares is 6'1" (185 cm) tall.

How much does Brad Tavares weigh?

Brad Tavares weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).

What is Brad Tavares's reach?

Brad Tavares has a reach of 74" (188 cm).

How old is Brad Tavares?

Brad Tavares is 38 years old (born Dec 21, 1987).

Where is Brad Tavares from?

Brad Tavares is from the United States.

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CAREER SUMMARY