In a surprising turn of events, the UFC has made the shocking decision to release veteran fighter Brad Tavares after a remarkable 15-year career with the organization. This news comes just after Tavares clinched a victory at UFC London, leaving fans and analysts stunned.
Brad Tavares made his UFC debut back in June 2010, marking his entry with a win against Seth Baczynski at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs. Team Ortiz Finale. Over his extensive career, he fought in 26 matches within the Octagon, proving himself as a formidable and skilled competitor.
Despite his recent triumph over Gerald Meerschaert, which brought him level with Michael Bisping for the record of most wins in UFC middleweight history, Tavares’ journey with the UFC has unexpectedly come to a close. He wrapped up his UFC career with a record of 16 wins and 10 losses, facing tough adversaries like Israel Adesanya, Yoel Romero, Robert Whittaker, and Dricus du Plessis along the way.
The decision to part ways with Tavares is particularly surprising given his longevity and achievements within the league. As the MMA community speculates about what lies ahead, potential paths for Tavares could include joining the Professional Fighters League (PFL) or making a shift to Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, an organization with ties to Conor McGregor.
This unexpected development has ignited conversations among fans, who are eager to see where Brad Tavares’ career will take him next, now that he is no longer part of the UFC.
