Tag: Tavares

Brad Tavares Ready for Battle with Lorenz Larkin, Aiming at Top 10 in 2014

The past two years have been interesting for Brad Tavares. In addition to winning all four of his showings inside the Octagon over that stretch, the 25-year-old Hawaiian has steadily made his way up the ladder in the middleweight division. While the Ray Sefo protege is his own worst critic when it comes to his […]

The past two years have been interesting for Brad Tavares. In addition to winning all four of his showings inside the Octagon over that stretch, the 25-year-old Hawaiian has steadily made his way up the ladder in the middleweight division. While the Ray Sefo protege is his own worst critic when it comes to his […]

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UFC Fight Night 27: Brad Tavares on a Mission for Respect

In the mixed martial arts game, respect is earned not given, and Brad Tavares is on a quest to make his mark in the sport. The 25-year-old Hawaiian born striker has emerged as one of the middleweight division’s hottest prospects, as he’s gone from a participant on the 11th season of The Ultimate Fighter to finding […]

In the mixed martial arts game, respect is earned not given, and Brad Tavares is on a quest to make his mark in the sport. The 25-year-old Hawaiian born striker has emerged as one of the middleweight division’s hottest prospects, as he’s gone from a participant on the 11th season of The Ultimate Fighter to finding […]

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Brad Tavares: ‘I Want to Fight Wanderlei Silva’

For a young fighter competing on the biggest stage in mixed martial arts, momentum can be a difficult thing to build. Progression under fire presents unique challenges, and the learning curve typically involves several setbacks as a fighter attempts to…

For a young fighter competing on the biggest stage in mixed martial arts, momentum can be a difficult thing to build. Progression under fire presents unique challenges, and the learning curve typically involves several setbacks as a fighter attempts to settle into their career. On the other hand, there are some young talents who find […]

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UFC on FX 5: Dennis Hallman Misses Weight by 7 Pounds, Tavares Fight Scrapped

This afternoon, the Target Center in Minneapolis hosted the fighter weigh-ins for UFC on FX 5, which boasts an excellent heavyweight contest as a main event, as well as a title eliminator in the flyweight division. Typically, this portion of fight prep…

This afternoon, the Target Center in Minneapolis hosted the fighter weigh-ins for UFC on FX 5, which boasts an excellent heavyweight contest as a main event, as well as a title eliminator in the flyweight division. Typically, this portion of fight preparation goes smoothly. The occasional dehydrated fighter shows up looking weakened, and fighters miss […]

UFC on FX 5: Dennis Hallman Cut After Missing Weight Against Thiago Tavares

Dennis Hallman, an 82-fight veteran as a professional mixed martial artist, was cut from the UFC after he was unable to make the 156-pound limit against Thiago Tavares for the UFC on FX event on Friday, MMA Fighting reports.  “They are …

Dennis Hallman, an 82-fight veteran as a professional mixed martial artist, was cut from the UFC after he was unable to make the 156-pound limit against Thiago Tavares for the UFC on FX event on Friday, MMA Fighting reports.  “They are cutting me,” he wrote in a text message. “Dana [White] gave me my show and […]

UFC on Fuel 5: Brad Tavares vs. Tom Watson Head-to-Toe Breakdown

UFC on Fuel 5 will take place in England and is one of the upcoming cards I am most excited for. It might not be made up of blockbuster names, but it promises to provide great fights between entertaining fighters. In particular, the middleweight showdo…

UFC on Fuel 5 will take place in England and is one of the upcoming cards I am most excited for. It might not be made up of blockbuster names, but it promises to provide great fights between entertaining fighters. In particular, the middleweight showdown between Brit Tom Watson and Ultimate Fighter veteran Brad Tavares […]