UFC veteran, Brad Tavares, bids farewell after 15 years of service.
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Brad Tavares, a seasoned UFC middleweight contender, is now out of the promotion after wrapping up his contract. A stalwart for 15 years, Tavares ended his UFC tenure with 21 wins and 11 losses under his belt, earning him a spot alongside veterans like Nate Diaz, Gleison Tibau, and Frank Mir[5].
Having faced heavy hitters such as Chris Weidman, Derek Brunson, Israel Adesanya, and Robert Whittaker, Tavares is currently on the lookout for new challenges as a free agent.
👇 Did You Know:- One of Tavares' recent memorable bouts was his win against Gerald Meerschaert in April[4].- Tavares is no stranger to the octagon, having competed in various middleweight encounters during his 15-year UFC stint[4].
With uncertainties about his future within MMA, Tavares is silent on his plans following his release from the UFC. Rumors swirl that his contract was up for renewal, but the UFC opted against continuing their collaboration[4]. As other promotions such as Bellator, ONE Championship, and PFL possibly present new opportunities, Tavares remains an attractive catch for organizations[4]. However, without official communication from him or his representatives, his subsequent moves stay shrouded in mystery.
Bookmakers across the sports world are anticipating where the Hawaiian middleweight, Brad Tavares, will make his next move, following his break from UFC. With an impressive record of 21 wins and 11 losses, Tavares' talent has not gone unnoticed by the offering organizations in mixed-martial-arts, such as Bellator, ONE Championship, and PFL. The suspisions surrounding the reasons for his release from the UFC have sparked curiosity in the MMA community, with some linking it to the ongoing deliberations over his contract renewal. Despite the silence from Tavares and his representatives, this middleweight contender, renowned for his encounters in the octagon, remains an intriguing figure within the MMA scene. Could his next destination be a title bout against Figueiredo or a thrilling rematch with past heavyweights such as Weidman or Adesanya? Only time will tell.
