Brad Tavares vs Gregory Rodrigues — Fight recap

Gregory Rodrigues defeated Brad Tavares by KO/TKO in the third round at 0:55 on February 10, 2024, with referee Jason Herzog officiating. Rodrigues dominated the striking exchanges, landing 71 of 123 significant strikes (57%) compared to Tavares's 37 of 84 (44%), and controlled the pace with 3:18 of octagon control.

The Brazilian middleweight was more efficient across all ranges, connecting on 53 of 102 head strikes while Tavares managed 28 of 70. Rodrigues also secured two takedowns, though neither resulted in extended ground time.

Tavares remained largely a striker, attempting no takedowns and accumulating zero control time, leaving him vulnerable to Rodrigues's varied attack. The finish in round three underscored Rodrigues's superior output and technical execution throughout the bout.

The victory positions Rodrigues as a rising threat in the middleweight division's upper tier.