Brad Tavares faced a very tough challenge against someone who would later become a UFC Hall of Famer.
In a five-round fight that kept fans on the edge of their seats, Tavares gave his all, exchanging heavy blows with one of the best strikers in the history of the sport.
The fight happened at The Ultimate Fighter Finale in Nevada, USA.
Even though Tavares didn`t win that night, he earned a lot of respect.
Israel Adesanya`s Sharp Elbow Cut Brad Tavares
When Brad Tavares was set to fight Israel Adesanya, he was considered a big underdog. Adesanya was famous for his amazing kickboxing skills and had won all 13 of his MMA fights.
Despite the excitement around Adesanya, Tavares was determined to cause an upset.
Tavares started strong, landing powerful right punches in the first two rounds. It seemed like he might actually trouble Adesanya.
However, even though Tavares fought hard throughout the entire fight, Adesanya proved to be too skilled.
Adesanya began to land his strikes more and more, eventually hitting Tavares with a strong elbow that caused a cut.
Even though he was outmatched, Tavares showed his toughness and finished the fight. He didn`t get the victory, but he definitely proved he has the heart of a warrior.
Brad Tavares to Fight Gerald Meerschaert at UFC Event
Brad Tavares is scheduled to compete against Gerald Meerschaert at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
This upcoming fight is between two middleweight fighters who are both in need of a win, promising an exciting match.
Both fighters are coming off losses, so they know they need to win this fight, making it a very interesting contest.
Rupert Hartwell