Brad Tavares's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 6, 2025

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Brad Tavares.

Brad Tavares is an American professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's Middleweight division. Since turning professional in 2007, Tavares honed his skills in various promotions before gaining wider recognition on The Ultimate Fighter 11 in 2010. He has since established himself as a notable competitor within the UFC.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

January 1, 2011: UFC 125 Victory

On January 1, 2011, at UFC 125, Tavares fought and won against UFC veteran Phil Baroni via KO in the first round.

May 15, 2012: UFC on Fuel TV Victory

On May 15, 2012, at UFC on Fuel TV: The Korean Zombie vs. Poirier, Tavares fought Yang Dongi and won via unanimous decision.

March 3, 2013: UFC on Fuel TV 8 Victory

On March 3, 2013, at UFC on Fuel TV 8, Tavares faced Riki Fukuda and won via unanimous decision.

August 28, 2013: UFC Fight Night 27 Victory

On August 28, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 27, Tavares fought Robert McDaniel and won via unanimous decision.

January 15, 2014: UFC Fight Night 35 Victory

On January 15, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 35, Tavares faced Lorenz Larkin and won via unanimous decision.

January 3, 2015: UFC 182 Victory

On January 3, 2015, at UFC 182, Tavares faced Nate Marquardt and won the fight by unanimous decision.

September 10, 2016: UFC 203 Victory

On September 10, 2016, at UFC 203, Tavares faced Caio Magalhães and secured a split decision victory.

July 7, 2017: The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale Victory

On July 7, 2017, at The Ultimate Fighter 25 Finale, Tavares faced Elias Theodorou and won by unanimous decision.

October 7, 2017: UFC 216 Victory

On October 7, 2017, at UFC 216, Tavares faced Thales Leites and won the fight by unanimous decision.

April 14, 2018: UFC on Fox 29 Victory

On April 14, 2018, at UFC on Fox 29, Tavares faced Krzysztof Jotko and won the fight via technical knockout in round three.

January 24, 2021: UFC 257 Victory

On January 24, 2021, at UFC 257, Tavares faced Antônio Carlos Júnior after their previously cancelled fight. Tavares won the fight via unanimous decision.