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Middleweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Brad Tavares

Brad Tavares

21-12
Age
37
Height
6'1"
Weight
186 lbs
Reach
74"
Avg Fight Time
12:56
Gym
Xtreme Couture - Las Vegas, NV
UFC Record
16-11(27 bouts)
Wins By
2 KO 0 Sub 14 Dec
Losses By
6 KO 0 Sub 5 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 1R3 15
Last 5
WWLLL
Finish Rate
33%
Bonuses
—
Style
MMA
Location
United States
Next Fight2026-03-14
EA
vs Eryk Anders
Opponent Last Bout
L - Christian Leroy DuncanDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00

Fight History

WIN
LL
vs Lorenz Larkin
UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Philippou· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
KJ
vs Krzysztof Jotko
UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Gaethje· 2025-09-27
KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R3 2:16
LOSS
BS
vs Bruno Silva
UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes· 2025-09-27
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 3:35
LOSS
JP
vs JunYong Park
UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
RW
vs Robert Whittaker
UFC Fight Night: Miocic vs Hunt· 2025-09-27
KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R1 0:44
WIN
GM
vs Gerald Meerschaert
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Murphy· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
TB
vs Tim Boetsch
UFC Fight Night: Bader vs Saint Preux· 2025-09-27
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 3:18
LOSS
RB
vs Robert Bryczek
UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Borralho· 2025-09-27
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R3 1:43
LOSS
GR
vs Gregory Rodrigues
UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Pyfer· 2025-09-27
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R3 0:55
WIN
RM
vs Robert McDaniel
UFC Fight Night: Condit vs Kampmann 2· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CW
vs Chris Weidman
UFC 292: Sterling vs. O'Malley· 2023-08-19
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
DD
vs Dricus Du Plessis
UFC 276: Adesanya vs. Cannonier· 2022-07-02
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
OA
vs Omari Akhmedov
UFC 264: Poirier vs. McGregor 3· 2021-07-10
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
AC
vs Antonio Carlos Junior
UFC 257: Poirier vs. McGregor· 2021-01-23
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
ES
vs Edmen Shahbazyan
UFC 244: Masvidal vs. Diaz· 2019-11-02
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R1 2:27
WIN
TL
vs Thales Leites
UFC 216: Ferguson vs. Lee· 2017-10-07
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CM
vs Caio Magalhaes
UFC 203: Miocic vs. Overeem· 2016-09-10
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
NM
vs Nate Marquardt
UFC 182: Jones vs Cormier· 2015-01-03
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
TW
vs Tom Watson
UFC on FUEL TV: Struve vs Miocic· 2013-03-02
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
RF
vs Riki Fukuda
UFC on FUEL TV: Silva vs. Stann· 2013-03-02
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DY
vs Dongi Yang
UFC on FUEL TV: Korean Zombie vs Poirier· 2013-03-02
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
AS
vs Aaron Simpson
UFC 132: Cruz vs Faber· 2011-07-02
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
PB
vs Phil Baroni
UFC 125: Resolution· 2011-01-01
KO/TKOPunches to Head In Clinch·R1 4:20
WIN
SB
vs Seth Baczynski
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs Team Ortiz Finale
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
IA
vs Israel Adesanya
The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated Finale
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
LOSS
YR
vs Yoel Romero
UFC on FOX: Werdum vs Browne
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
ET
vs Elias Theodorou
The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption Finale
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
EA
vs Eryk Anders
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Vallejos
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.4/min
Grappling
0.73 TD
Defense
55%
⚖️Brad adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation
25 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique

Leg Kicks

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level+75% vs div avg
76%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance

Jabs

#2
76%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance

Knees

#3
60%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
52%
⭐Other
Damage Events
44%
Counters
44%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
4× detected
Clinch → Takedown
4× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
  • ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (76%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
  • ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
  • ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
  • ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (152%) of offensive output.
  • ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 308% of offense - limited but refined.
  • ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
  • ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes
2
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Punch to Head In Clinch
#1
1
50% of KOs
Punches to Head In Clinch
#2
1
50% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
  • ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
  • 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head In Clinch (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.
⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.
🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (55%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.
🚫
Anti-wrestler: 81% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.
📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (113% in R3). Outworks opponents.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy
43%
Below Avg
Division Rank#40 of 46
0%100%
Striking Defense
55%
Above Avg
Division Rank#16 of 46
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
40% acc85%
Clinch
59% acc11%
Ground
79% acc3%
Striking Differential+0.06/min
3.42 landed/min3.36 absorbed/min
3.42
Landed/Min
3.36
Absorbed/Min
0.17
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed1195
Sig. Strikes Attempted2758

Key Insights

Brad is a distance-first striker, with 85% of output at range.

Uses leg kicks strategically (24%).

Utilizes an effective jab.

Distance-dominant: 85% of output at range with 40% accuracy.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy
27%
Low
Division Rank#34 of 46
0%100%
TD Defense
81%
Elite
Division Rank#15 of 46
0%100%
TD Success Rate
25%
Landed
16
Defended
47
Total
63
0.73
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
16
TD Landed
63
TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns
34
Landed
126
Attempted
27%
Accuracy

Key Insights

Elite TD defense (81%).

Lower TD accuracy (27%).

Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
2,390
1.51
Ratio
Absorbed
1,586
Chin Rating
Average
KD Exchange
8/14
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
25.4
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.0
Standing %
88%
R3 vs R1 Output
113%
Steady

Key Insights

📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.51x) - consistent striking dominance.

🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.

⚙️ High engagement score (25.4) - maintains relentless pace.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 27 fights
R1 Control
0:36
R2 Control
0:43
R3 Control
0:33
R1 to Final
+18%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+1.1pp
Body
-4.4pp
Leg
+3.3pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+0.4pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 1 five-round fight
Rounds 1-3 Avg
16.4
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
7.0
sig strikes / round
Output Change
43%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Fades Significantly

Competitive Profile

Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#33
of 46
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#20
of 46
🥈 Top 50%
Accuracy
#40
of 46
📉 Below Average
Str Defense
#16
of 46
🥈 Top 50%
Knockdowns
#31
of 46
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#36
of 46
📉 Below Average
Submissions
#36
of 46
📉 Below Average
Damage Ratio
#32
of 46
🥉 Mid-range
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2986
Elite
Career-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 8
0% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights
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