Brad Tavares
| Brad Tavares | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 21, 1987 Kailua, Hawaii, United States |
| Nationality |  American |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13.2 st) |
| Division | Middleweight |
| Style | Muay Thai, Wrestling |
| Fighting out of | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Team | Team Tompkins |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 6 |
| Wins | 6 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Brad Tavares (born December 21, 1987) is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the middleweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2008, Tavares fought in local promotions. Tavares was also a competitor in the Ultimate Fighting Championship's eleventh season of The Ultimate Fighter in 2010.[1]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Tavares started his MMA career in 2008 in his home state of Hawai'i, compiling a record of 4-0, with two technical knockouts and two submission wins.
The Ultimate Fighter 11
In March 2010, Tavares was announced as part of the upcoming eleventh season of The Ultimate Fighter. In the elimination round, Tavares defeated Jordan Smith via KO (knee) after less than a minute. He was selected fifth by Team Liddell and tenth overall.
Tavares then defeated James Hammortree in the second preliminary fight. After two rounds, the fight was declared a draw and the fighters went to a third round. Tavares took control in the third round and was declared the winner, advancing him into the quarter finals.
In the quarter-finals, Tavares fought Seth Baczynski. As the first round ended, Baczynski threw an illegal soccer kick to the head of Tavares. Baczynski immediately apologized, knowing he could have seriously hurt Tavares, who went to his corner and slumped. After discussing the matter with the doctors, Herb Dean stopped the fight and Tavares was declared the winner by disqualification, advancing him to the semi-finals.
In the semi-finals, Tavares faced teammate and 2-1 fighter Court McGee, for a place in the live final. After a fairly even first two rounds, Tavares was rocked late in the third. McGee then locked in a rear naked choke, handing Tavares his first loss.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
At the finale, Tavares had a rematch with Seth Baczynski. Tavares defeated Baczynski via unanimous decision. Tavares is now expected to face veteran Phil Baroni at UFC 125.
Mixed martial arts record
| 6 matches | 6 wins | 0 losses |
| By knockout | 3 | 0 |
| By submission | 2 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 0 |
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location' | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Baroni
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UFC 125: Resolution | January 1, 2011 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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| Win | 6-0 | Seth Baczynski
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Decision (Unanimous) | The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale | June 19, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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UFC Debut |
| Win | 5-0 | Jonathan Joao
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TKO (Punches) | X-1 - Temple of Boom 4 | March 7, 2009 | 1 | N/A | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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| Win | 4-0 | Joshua Ferreira
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Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | X-1 - Temple of Boom 1 | September 27, 2008 | 2 | 2:28 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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| Win | 3-0 | Devin Kauwe
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TKO (Punches) | Icon Sport - Hard Times | August 2, 2008 | 1 | 1:52 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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| Win | 2-0 | John Ferrel
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Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | Niko Vitale Promotions | April 18, 2008 | 1 | N/A | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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| Win | 1-0 | Thomas Sedano
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TKO (Punches) | MMAC - Conflict: The Beginning | June 29, 2007 | 1 | 0:40 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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References
- ^ "The Ultimate Fighter 11 cast unveiled with 28 middleweight fighters". MMAJunkie.com. Retrieved 2010-03-03.