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CAREER SUMMARY
Brad Tavares holds a professional MMA record of 21-12-0. Brad 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, Brad 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
- 1987-12-21
- Age
- 38
- Nationality
- United States
- Birthplace
- United States
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, US
- HQ MMA · Hawaii, US
- Universal Combat Sports · Pearl City, Hawaii, US Former
- MMA Development (MMAD) · Hawaii, US Former
Coaches
- Eric Nicksick · Head coach
- Ray Sefo · Striking coach
- Rob Hesia · Wrestling coach
Fight DNA
Knockout ArtistUFCalendar's style model · Middleweight roster (229 fighters)
Granite Base
96 · top 1% in division
Punch power66
Kick power94
Punch speed94
Kick speed94
Accuracy94
Takedowns72
Ground striking51
Submissions63
Chin93
Body strength96
Cardio94
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
Where they rank
All-time boards where Brad Tavares sits in the top 25.
All MMA
- #1 Most decision wins, Middleweight14
- #1 Most time in the cage, Middleweight6h 4m
- #1 Most fights, Middleweight28
- #1 Most wins, Middleweight16
- #2 Most decision wins14
- #4 Most significant strikes landed, Middleweight1,243
- #5 Best takedown defence, Middleweight80.3%
- #6 Most total strikes landed, Middleweight1,525
UFC
- #1 Most decision wins, Middleweight14
- #1 Most time in the cage, Middleweight6h 4m
- #1 Most fights, Middleweight28
- #1 Most wins, Middleweight16
- #2 Most decision wins14
- #4 Most significant strikes landed, Middleweight1,243
- #5 Best takedown defence, Middleweight80.3%
- #5 Most total strikes landed, Middleweight1,525
Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Brad Tavares earns per fight.
Career history
- LOSSvs Eryk AndersUFCUFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Vallejos· Mar 14, 2026· Middleweight· 21-12 vs 18-9UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Imavov vs Borralho· Sep 6, 2025· Middleweight· 21-11 vs 18-6TKOR3 · 1:43
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Murphy· Apr 5, 2025· Middleweight· 21-10 vs 37-19UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs JunYong ParkUFCUFC Fight Night: Royval vs Taira· Oct 12, 2024· Middleweight· 20-10 vs 18-6SDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs Pyfer· Feb 10, 2024· Middleweight· 20-9 vs 15-5TKOR3 · 0:55
- WINUFCUFC 292: Sterling vs O'Malley· Aug 19, 2023· Middleweight· 20-8 vs 15-7UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Bruno SilvaUFCUFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs Blaydes· Apr 22, 2023· Middleweight· 19-8 vs 23-8TKOR1 · 3:35
- LOSSUFCUFC 276: Adesanya vs Cannonier· Jul 2, 2022· Middleweight· 19-7 vs 17-2UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 264: Poirier vs McGregor 3· Jul 10, 2021· Middleweight· 19-6 vs 21-6-1SDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 257: Poirier vs McGregor 2· Jan 24, 2021· Middleweight· 18-6 vs 10-5UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 244: Masvidal vs Diaz· Nov 2, 2019· Middleweight· 17-6 vs 11-0TKOR1 · 2:27
- LOSSUFCThe Ultimate Fighter Finale: Tavares vs Adesanya· Jul 6, 2018· Middleweight· 17-5 vs 14-0UDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Poirier vs Gaethje· Apr 14, 2018· Middleweight· 17-4 vs 19-4TKOR3 · 2:16
- WINUFCUFC 216: Ferguson vs Lee· Oct 7, 2017· Middleweight· 16-4 vs 27-8UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Johnson vs Gaethje· Jul 7, 2017· Middleweight· 15-4 vs 13-2UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 203: Miocic vs Overeem· Sep 10, 2016· Middleweight· 14-4 vs 9-3SDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Miocic vs Hunt· May 10, 2015· Middleweight· 13-4 vs 14-4TKOR1 · 0:44
- WINUFCUFC 182: Jones vs Cormier· Jan 3, 2015· Middleweight· 13-3 vs 33-14-2UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Tim BoetschUFCUFC Fight Night: Bader vs Saint Preux· Aug 17, 2014· Middleweight· 12-3 vs 18-7TKOR2 · 3:18
- LOSSvs Yoel RomeroUFCUFC on FOX: Werdum vs Browne· Apr 19, 2014· Middleweight· 12-2 vs 8-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Philippou· Jan 15, 2014· Middleweight· 12-1 vs 14-2UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann 2· Aug 28, 2013· Middleweight· 11-1 vs 21-7UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Riki FukudaUFCUFC on FUEL TV: Silva vs. Stann· Mar 3, 2013· Middleweight· 10-1 vs 19-7UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Tom WatsonUFCUFC on FUEL TV: Struve vs Miocic· Sep 29, 2012· Middleweight· 9-1 vs 15-5SDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Dongi YangUFCUFC on FUEL TV: Korean Zombie vs Poirier· May 15, 2012· Middleweight· 8-1 vs 10-3UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 132: Cruz vs Faber· Jul 2, 2011· Middleweight· 7-1 vs 10-2UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Phil BaroniUFCUFC 125: RESOLUTION· Jan 2, 2011· Middleweight· 7-0 vs 13-13TKOR1 · 4:20
- WINUFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs Team Ortiz Finale· Jun 19, 2010· Middleweight· 6-0 vs 12-8UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Jonathan JoaoX-1 World Events 25· Mar 7, 2009· Middleweight· 5-0 vs 2-3TKO
- WINvs Joshua FerreiraX-1 World Events 19· Sep 27, 2008· Middleweight· 4-0 vs 1-4-R2 · 2:28
- WINvs Devin KauweIcon 51: Hard Times· Aug 2, 2008· Middleweight· 3-0 vs 0-1TKOR1 · 1:52
- WINvs Jon FerrellNVP: Local Pride· Apr 18, 2008· Middleweight· 2-0 vs 0-1-
- WINvs Thomas SodenoMMA Contenders· Jun 29, 2007· Middleweight· 1-0 vs 0-1TKOR1 · 0:40
- WINvs Louis RamosHawaii's Most Wanted· Feb 17, 2007· Light Heavyweight· 1-0MD
- LOSSvs Court McGeeThe Ultimate Fighter Season 11· Mar 2, 2010· Middleweight· 8-1-R3 · 4:48
- WINThe Ultimate Fighter Season 11· Feb 23, 2010· Middleweight· 8-0-R1 · 5:00
- WINvs James HammortreeThe Ultimate Fighter Season 11· Feb 1, 2010· Middleweight· 7-0UD
- WINvs Jordan SmithThe Ultimate Fighter Season 11· Jan 23, 2010· Middleweight· 6-0TKOR1 · 0:45
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
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1672▼8
- Peak
- 1794Jan 15, 2014
- Rated fights
- 33
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 United States.