UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis can do some serious damage inside the Octagon, as one of his 2022 opponents can certainly attest to. Du Plessis is fast approaching his third defense of the 185-pound crown.
UFC 319 fight week is here. Saturday night, one week removed from the promotion’s second straight card inside the UFC Apex, Dana White and company head back on the road to stay for a long while.
UFC Baku fight week is here. Saturday afternoon (USA time), a little more than 12 hours after the summer season officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere, Dana White’s promotion kicks off its summer schedule with a first-time visit.
Fight fans will be pleased to see a familiar name hasn't left the UFC. The promotion has been quick to dispatch its talent this year, cutting fighters on the back of wins and losses alike.
Brad Tavares is back. After a brief stint off the UFC roster sparked rumors of his release, the 37-year-old middleweight has officially re-signed with the promotion, inking a fresh four-fight deal and setting his sights on a unique piece of UFC history: breaking Michael Bisping’s all-time middleweight wins record.
The UFC is no stranger to unexpected twists—especially when it comes to its ever-changing roster. In a landscape filled with rising contenders and sudden exits, it’s rare to see a fighter return just days after being declared gone.
Another week, another slew of updates with the UFC roster. This month has seen the removal of several fighters, including 15-year veteran Brad Tavares, who may or may not re-sign with the UFC at 38-years-old.
Staying in the UFC is one of the toughest tasks in all of combat sports. While breaking in takes grit, staying in takes evolution, luck, and results. Eventually, the game moves faster, younger talent pushes forward, and even the most seasoned fighters reach the end of the road.
Brad Tavares shared a brutal battle with a future UFC Hall of Famer. Over the course of five exhilarating rounds, the American put it all on the line as he traded blows with one of the greatest strikers the sport has ever seen.
Brad Tavares will make his 25th walk to the UFC Octagon on July 20 when he welcomes fan favorite JunYong Park in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 94. Once the cage door closes, Tavares will set a new record with the most middleweight fights in UFC history, breaking his current tie with former champion Michael Bisping.
Amanda Lemos is always threatening to put an opposing fighter on their backside. During Lemos’ career, she has set a UFC record for knockdowns in the women’s strawweight division with six.
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