Thiago Tavares

24-11-1★ 7bonuses

BrazilLast 5

Last fight: Loss vs Timur Nagibin · TKO · May 3, 2021

24-11-1 · 19 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Islam MamedovDEC · R2 5:00

PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2018 Season PFL Playoffs 2·October 12, 2018

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Thiago Tavares holds a professional MMA record of 24-11-1. Tavares has won 24 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 14 by submission, 5 by decision. Of 11 career losses, 8 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Tavares lands 2.00 significant strikes per minute with 40% accuracy and averages 3.83 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: October 12, 2018. Tracked organizations: PFL, UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'7"170 cm
Weight: 145 lbs66 kg
Reach: 70"178 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Nov 8, 1984
Age: 42
Nationality: Brazil
Birthplace: Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil

Career history

LOSS
vs Timur Nagibin
RCC MMA 9: Vasilevskiy vs. Andrade· May 3, 2021· Lightweight· 24-11-1 vs 18-5
TKO
R3 · 0:51
WIN
vs Jean Carlos Liebl
Gladiator CF 54· Feb 6, 2021· Featherweight· 24-10-1 vs 4-7
SUB
R1 · 1:27
WIN
vs Laercio Alves
Gladiator CF 53· Oct 24, 2020· Lightweight· 23-10-1 vs 7-11
TKO
R1 · 3:38
LOSS
vs Islam Mamedov
Professional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2018 Season PFL Playoffs 2· Oct 12, 2018· Lightweight· 22-9-1 vs 16-1
DEC
R2 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Rashid Magomedov
Professional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2018 Season PFL Playoffs 2· Oct 12, 2018· Lightweight· 22-10-1 vs 22-2-1
TKO
R2 · 3:36
WIN
vs Arthur Estrazulas
Professional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2018 Regular Season· Aug 1, 2018· Lightweight· 22-8-1 vs 10-4
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Robert Watley
Professional Fighters League - PFL 2: 2018 Regular Season· Jun 20, 2018· Lightweight· 21-8-1 vs 11-1
TKO
R2 · 0:35
WIN
vs Mauricio Machado
Aspera FC 49· Feb 18, 2017· Featherweight· 21-7-1 vs 17-11
TKO
R1 · 0:49
LOSS
vs Dooho Choi
UFC · The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs Team Cláudia Finale· Jul 8, 2016· Featherweight· 20-7-1 vs 14-1
TKO
R1 · 2:42
WIN
vs Clay Guida
UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson· Nov 7, 2015· Featherweight· 20-6-1 vs 32-16
SUB
R1 · 0:39
POTN
LOSS
vs Brian Ortega
UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs Henderson· Jun 6, 2015· Featherweight· 19-6-1 vs 9-0
TKO
R3 · 4:10
FOTN
WIN
vs Robert Peralta
UFC Fight Night: Bader vs Saint Preux· Aug 17, 2014· Featherweight· 19-5-1 vs 18-5
SUB
R1 · 4:27
POTN
WIN
vs Justin Salas
UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson· Nov 9, 2013· Lightweight· 18-5-1 vs 11-5
SUB
R1 · 2:38
LOSS
vs Khabib Nurmagomedov
UFC on FX: Belfort vs Bisping· Jan 19, 2013· Lightweight· 17-5-1 vs 19-0
TKO
R1 · 1:55
WIN
vs Sam Stout
UFC 142: Aldo vs Mendes· Jan 14, 2012· Lightweight· 17-4-1 vs 17-7-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Spencer Fisher
UFC 134: Silva vs Okami· Aug 27, 2011· Lightweight· 16-4-1 vs 24-8
TKO
R2 · 2:51
LOSS
vs Shane Roller
UFC Live: Sanchez vs Kampmann· Mar 3, 2011· Lightweight· 15-4-1 vs 10-3
TKO
R2 · 1:28
WIN
vs Pat Audinwood
UFC 119: Mir vs Cro Cop· Sep 25, 2010· Lightweight· 15-3-1 vs 9-1-1
SUB
R1 · 3:47
DRAW
vs Nik Lentz
UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs Diaz· Jan 11, 2010· Lightweight· 14-3-1 vs 17-3-2
DRAW
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Manvel Gamburyan
UFC 94: St-Pierre vs Penn 2· Jan 31, 2009· Lightweight· 14-3 vs 8-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Kurt Pellegrino
UFC 88: BREAKTHROUGH· Sep 6, 2008· Lightweight· 13-3 vs 13-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
LOSS
vs Matt Wiman
UFC 85: BEDLAM· Jun 7, 2008· Lightweight· 13-2 vs 10-3
TKO
R2 · 1:57
FOTN
WIN
vs Michihiro Omigawa
UFC Fight Night: Swick vs Burkman· Jan 23, 2008· Lightweight· 13-1 vs 3-6
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Tyson Griffin
UFC 76: KNOCKOUT· Sep 22, 2007· Lightweight· 12-1 vs 10-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Jason Black
UFC Fight Night: Stout vs Fisher· Jun 12, 2007· Lightweight· 12-0 vs 21-3-1
SUB
R2 · 2:49
SOTN
WIN
vs Naoyuki Kotani
UFC Fight Night: Stevenson vs Guillard· Apr 5, 2007· Lightweight· 11-0 vs 17-6-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Marc Duncan
It's Showtime 20· Dec 3, 2006· Lightweight· 10-0 vs 9-7-1
SUB
R1 · 3:39
WIN
vs Ulas Aslan
2 Hot 2 Handle· Nov 12, 2006· Lightweight· 9-0 vs 3-3
TKO
WIN
vs Adriano Gonçalves
Santa Catarina Regional· Sep 16, 2006· 8-0 vs 1-2
SUB
WIN
vs Romano De Los Reyes
Rumble Of Amsterdam 3· May 21, 2006· Welterweight· 7-0 vs 6-2
TKO
R2 · 1:24
WIN
vs Mathieu Lawalata
Rumble Of Amsterdam 3· May 21, 2006· Welterweight· 6-0 vs 7-12
SUB
R1 · 0:59
WIN
vs Daniel Weichel
Cage Warriors 20· Mar 5, 2006· Welterweight· 5-0 vs 10-2
SUB
R3 · 4:47
WIN
vs Marcio Cesar
Storm Samurai· Nov 20, 2005· 4-0 vs 2-1-1
SUB
WIN
vs Fabiano Adams
Santa Catarina Regional· Jun 5, 2005· 3-0 vs 0-1
SUB
WIN
vs Johny
Parana Regional· May 2, 2004· 2-0 vs 0-1
SUB
WIN
vs James Jones
Reality Fighting 5· Nov 1, 2003· 1-0 vs 0-1
SUB
R2 · 1:18

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseBJJJudo

2006It's Showtime 70 kg MMA Champion · It's Showtime
2006Lightweight Grand Prix Champion · Rumble of Amsterdam
Black belt · BJJ
AGE 5Started in Judo
AGE 9Started in BJJ

Camp

Team Tavares (Tavares Team) · Barreiros, São José, Santa Catarina, Brazil Founder
Brazilian Top Team · Brazil Former

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (480 fighters)

Punch power45

Kick power55

Punch speed51

Kick speed57

Accuracy51

Takedowns96

Ground striking93

Submissions97

Chin66

Body strength69

Cardio95

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

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 24-11-1 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed2.00per min

40% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.31per min

63% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed3.83per 15 min

43% success

Takedowns stuffed63%

Submission attempts1.5per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 10-7-1 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.00per min

40% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.31per min

63% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed3.83per 15 min

43% success

Takedowns stuffed63%

Submission attempts1.5per 15 min

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Where they rank

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

All MMA

PFL

UFC

Bonus résumé

Thiago Tavares has won 7 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $150,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×4★ Performance of the Night ×2★ Submission of the Night ×1

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 4 pre-2012 awards are not priced · amounts varied per event.

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Salary & career earnings

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

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Official UFC Ranking

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

Current: Unranked
Peak: #15 Featherweight
First ranked: Nov 9, 2015
Times ranked: 6

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1646▼9
Peak: 1822Jun 12, 2007
Rated fights: 36

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Frequently asked questions

When does Thiago Tavares fight next?

Thiago Tavares has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Thiago Tavares's record?

Thiago Tavares's professional MMA record is 24-11-1.

Who is Thiago Tavares fighting next?

Thiago Tavares's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Thiago Tavares fight last?

Thiago Tavares most recently fought Islam Mamedov at Professional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2018 Season PFL Playoffs 2 on Friday, October 12, 2018, LOSS (Decision).

What weight class does Thiago Tavares fight in?

Thiago Tavares fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Thiago Tavares have?

Thiago Tavares has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 14 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Thiago Tavares won?

Thiago Tavares has won 7 UFC post-fight bonuses: 4× Fight of the Night, 2× Performance of the Night, 1× Submission of the Night.

How tall is Thiago Tavares?

Thiago Tavares is 5'7" (170 cm) tall.

How much does Thiago Tavares weigh?

Thiago Tavares weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).

What is Thiago Tavares's reach?

Thiago Tavares has a reach of 70" (178 cm).

How old is Thiago Tavares?

Thiago Tavares is 42 years old (born Nov 8, 1984).

Where is Thiago Tavares from?

Thiago Tavares is from Brazil.

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CAREER SUMMARY