Ultimate Fighting Calendar

Aaron Simpson vs Brad Tavares

Records, tale of the tape, common opponents and every meeting between Aaron Simpson and Brad Tavares.

Tale of the Tape

12-5-0
Record
21-13-0
1703
Power Index rating
1672
0
Win Streak
0
52
Age
38
6'0"
183 cm
Height
6'1"
185 cm
73"
185 cm
Reach
74"
188 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
United States
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

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vs
MMA
Aaron Simpson

No background on record

Camp Power MMA Team · United States

Brad Tavares
  • Purple belt · BJJ
  • 2010Semifinalist · The Ultimate Fighter · middleweight
  • Waiakea High School (Hilo, Hawaii) · Football (linebacker); track and field

Camp Xtreme Couture · Las Vegas, US

Striking Profile

3.60
SLpM
3.41
52%
Str. Acc.
43%
2.53
SApM
3.32
56%
Str. Def.
54%

Grappling Profile

3.78
TD Avg.
0.70
34%
TD Acc.
26%
83%
TD Def.
80%
0.50
Sub. Avg.
0.00

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Aaron Simpson · 2-3
  • L
    Josh Burkman
    WSOF 2: Arlovski vs. Johnson · Mar 23, 2013
    TKO · R1 · 3:04 · Welterweight
  • L
    Mike Pierce
    UFC on FX: Browne vs Bigfoot · Oct 5, 2012
    TKO · R2 · 0:29 · Welterweight
  • W
    Kenny Robertson
    UFC on FUEL TV: Munoz vs Weidman · Jul 11, 2012
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • L
    Ronny Markes
    UFC on FUEL TV: Sanchez vs Ellenberger · Feb 15, 2012
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • W
    Eric Schafer
    UFC 136: EDGAR vs. MAYNARD III · Oct 8, 2011
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
Brad Tavares · 1-4
  • L
    Eryk Anders
    UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Vallejos · Mar 14, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • L
    Robert Bryczek
    UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs Borralho · Sep 6, 2025
    TKO · R3 · 1:43 · Middleweight
  • W
    Gerald Meerschaert
    UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Murphy · Apr 5, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • L
    JunYong Park
    UFC Fight Night: Royval vs Taira · Oct 12, 2024
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • L
    Gregory Rodrigues
    UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs Pyfer · Feb 10, 2024
    TKO · R3 · 0:55 · Middleweight

Head-to-Head History

W
Unanimous Decision
R3 · 5:00
UFC 132: Cruz vs Faber
L

Career Averages

Based on 11 fights · 28 fights
41.3
Avg sig. strikes
44.4
2.91
Avg takedowns
0.61
4:51
Avg control time
1:40
59
Career high strikes
116
10
Career high TDs
5

Strike Distribution

Aaron Simpson
Strike target
Brad Tavares
56%
Head
59%
21%
Body
17%
23%
Leg
23%
Aaron Simpson
Strike position
Brad Tavares
36%
Distance
84%
41%
Clinch
12%
23%
Ground
4%