Brad Tavares

Brad Tavares, an Orthodox-stance middleweight with a 21-13 professional record, has built a career as a durable, methodical striker who relies on volume and defensive acumen rather than explosive finishing power. Over his tenure, Tavares has averaged 3.41 strikes landed per minute with 43% accuracy while absorbing 3.32 strikes per minute and maintaining a solid 54% striking defense.

His grappling remains a secondary tool, with a modest 0.70 takedown average per 15 minutes and just 26% accuracy on those attempts, though he defends takedowns at an 80% rate. Recent results have been mixed: Tavares earned a split-decision victory over Thales Leites in October 2017 but has struggled in more recent outings, suffering a first-round knockout loss to Edmen Shahbazyan in November 2019 and dropping split decisions to JunYong Park in October 2024 and Robert Bryczek via third-round TKO in September 2025.

His fighting approach emphasizes point-fighting and attrition, with an ability to go the distance, though his recent losses suggest diminishing returns at the elite middleweight level. At 37 years old, Tavares faces an uncertain path forward in a competitive division.