Brad Tavares
USA
Falls to 1-4 in past five fights
Tavares lost to Eryk Anders via unanimous decision (27-30, 28-29, 28-29) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
It was a competitive fight, as expected, between two tenured veterans. The fact Tavares ended up dropping a clear cut unanimous decision despite being responsible for the biggest moment of the fight isn't a great sign. His Round 2 knockdown of Anders may have been the most impactful blow, but he also allowed 9:20 worth of control time to his opponent, the vast majority of which consisted of Tavares being pinned against the cage. Wins and losses don't mean much for Brad at age 38, outside of ensuring he keeps his roster spot. The Hawaiian is just 1-4 in his last five fights dating back to February 2024, so he needs to find a win his next time out by any means necessary.
It was a competitive fight, as expected, between two tenured veterans. The fact Tavares ended up dropping a clear cut unanimous decision despite being responsible for the biggest moment of the fight isn't a great sign. His Round 2 knockdown of Anders may have been the most impactful blow, but he also allowed 9:20 worth of control time to his opponent, the vast majority of which consisted of Tavares being pinned against the cage. Wins and losses don't mean much for Brad at age 38, outside of ensuring he keeps his roster spot. The Hawaiian is just 1-4 in his last five fights dating back to February 2024, so he needs to find a win his next time out by any means necessary.
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Next fight scheduled
Tavares will fight Eryk Anders at UFC Vegas 114 on March 14, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Tavares has lost three of his last four fights, most recently falling to Robert Bryczek in September. Desperate to get back on track, Tavares will get a chance to get back in the win column against Anders, who is also coming off a loss in his most recent bout.
Tavares has lost three of his last four fights, most recently falling to Robert Bryczek in September. Desperate to get back on track, Tavares will get a chance to get back in the win column against Anders, who is also coming off a loss in his most recent bout.
Finished by Robert Bryczek
Tavares lost to Robert Bryczek via TKO (punches) at 1:43 of Round 3 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Paris.
ANALYSIS
This was a concerning performance from Tavares on multiple fronts. Entering as a -200 favorite, he was dropped by Bryczek and nearly put away on multiple occasions in Round 1. Brad was able to survive and actually come back to win Round 2 on all three scorecards, but he got trapped along the fence early in Round 3 and was eventually put away. These type of sparring matches are typically the type of fights in which Tavares excels. The fact he was dominated so thoroughly on the feet by Bryczek is terrifying in regards to what to expect from the veteran moving forward. Tavares will be 38 years old in December and has lost three of four dating back to February 2024.
This was a concerning performance from Tavares on multiple fronts. Entering as a -200 favorite, he was dropped by Bryczek and nearly put away on multiple occasions in Round 1. Brad was able to survive and actually come back to win Round 2 on all three scorecards, but he got trapped along the fence early in Round 3 and was eventually put away. These type of sparring matches are typically the type of fights in which Tavares excels. The fact he was dominated so thoroughly on the feet by Bryczek is terrifying in regards to what to expect from the veteran moving forward. Tavares will be 38 years old in December and has lost three of four dating back to February 2024.
Bryczek up next
Tavares is scheduled to compete against Robert Bryczek in a middleweight fight at UFC Paris on Sept. 6, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
After defeating Gerald Meerschaert in April, Tavares will look to go 2-0 in 2025. He takes on Bryczek, who has not been active since 2024 and dropped his UFC debut that year to Ihor Poteria.
After defeating Gerald Meerschaert in April, Tavares will look to go 2-0 in 2025. He takes on Bryczek, who has not been active since 2024 and dropped his UFC debut that year to Ihor Poteria.
Takes battle of grizzled vets
Tavares defeated Gerald Meerschaert via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
In a battle between two guys born three days apart 37 years ago, Tavares displayed a significant edge in terms of both speed and power in the stand-up. Brad clearly isn't what he was earlier in his career, but Meerschaert's striking has been below-average for years, and Tavares was able to take advantage and easily bank two rounds. Gerald managed to make a little offensive headway in Round 3, but the damage was already done. A member of the UFC roster for the better part of the past 14 years, Tavares should continue to get notable fights as a well-respected member of the promotion.
In a battle between two guys born three days apart 37 years ago, Tavares displayed a significant edge in terms of both speed and power in the stand-up. Brad clearly isn't what he was earlier in his career, but Meerschaert's striking has been below-average for years, and Tavares was able to take advantage and easily bank two rounds. Gerald managed to make a little offensive headway in Round 3, but the damage was already done. A member of the UFC roster for the better part of the past 14 years, Tavares should continue to get notable fights as a well-respected member of the promotion.
Falls to 1-4 in past five fights
Tavares lost to Jun Yong Park via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 28-29) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
This seemed like a fairly easy fight to score, but that didn't stop one judge from offering a dissenting opinion. Tavares was effective for about a round before it all fell apart. His volume on the feet decreased significantly as the fight progressed. He appeared tired, and that allowed Park to lean on him over the course of the final ten minutes. One judge gave Tavares Round 2 despite the fact Park closed the frame with a 67-31 edge in significant strikes landed, in addition to scoring a takedown. It ended up not mattering. Tavares is most definitely on the back-nine of his career at age 36. He's 1-4 in his last five fights dating back to July 2022. Perhaps the company will offer him a retirement bout before deciding to part ways.
This seemed like a fairly easy fight to score, but that didn't stop one judge from offering a dissenting opinion. Tavares was effective for about a round before it all fell apart. His volume on the feet decreased significantly as the fight progressed. He appeared tired, and that allowed Park to lean on him over the course of the final ten minutes. One judge gave Tavares Round 2 despite the fact Park closed the frame with a 67-31 edge in significant strikes landed, in addition to scoring a takedown. It ended up not mattering. Tavares is most definitely on the back-nine of his career at age 36. He's 1-4 in his last five fights dating back to July 2022. Perhaps the company will offer him a retirement bout before deciding to part ways.