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Thiago Tavares

BrazilBrazilAge 41Team Tavares
24
Wins
11
Losses
1
Draws
79%
Finish Rate
4
KO / TKO
15
Submissions
2003
Pro Debut

Biography

Thiago Tavares is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and medical doctor who most recently competed in the Lightweight division. An 18-fight veteran of the UFC, he has also fought in the Professional Fighters League and Cage Warriors. During his tenure with the UFC, he was awarded "Fight of the Night" honors four times.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy40%
Takedown accuracy43%

2

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

2.31

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

3.83

/ 15 min

Takedowns

1.46

avg

Submissions

0

avg

Knockdowns

Reach 173 cmUFC debut Apr. 5, 2007Born Florianopolis, BrazilTeam Team Tavares- Florianopolis, Brasil

How He Wins

KO / TKO4
Decision4
Submission15

Finish Rate

79%
19 of 24
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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Mixed Martial Arts36 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
WinBrazilJean Carlos LieblH2HSubmission (arm-triangle choke)R1Gladiator CF 54Feb 6, 2021
LossRussiaTimur NagibinH2HTKO (punches)R3Russian Cagefighting Championship 92021
WinParaguayLaercio Alves dos SantosH2HTKO (punches)R1Gladiator CF 53Oct 24, 2020
LossRussiaRashid MagomedovH2HTKO (punches)R2PFL 9Oct 13, 2018
WinBrazilArthur EstrázulasH2HDecision (split)R3PFL 5Aug 2, 2018
LossUnited StatesRobert WatleyH2HTKO (groin kick)R2PFL 2Jun 21, 2018
WinBrazilMauricio MachadoH2HTKO (punches)R1Aspera FC 49Feb 18, 2017
LossChoi Doo-hoKO (punches)R1The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia FinaleJul 8, 2016
WinUnited StatesClay GuidaH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. Henderson 3Nov 7, 2015
LossUnited StatesBrian OrtegaH2HTKO (punches)R3UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs. HendersonJun 6, 2015
WinUnited StatesRobbie PeraltaH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1UFC Fight Night: Bader vs. St. PreuxAug 16, 2014
WinUnited StatesJustin SalasH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs. HendersonNov 9, 2013
LossRussiaKhabib NurmagomedovH2HKO (punches and elbows)R1UFC on FX: Belfort vs. BispingJan 19, 2013
WinCanadaSam StoutH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 142Jan 14, 2012
WinUnited StatesSpencer FisherH2HTKO (punches)R2UFC 134Aug 27, 2011
LossUnited StatesShane RollerH2HKO (punches)R2UFC Live: Sanchez vs. KampmannMar 3, 2011
WinUnited StatesPat AudinwoodH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1UFC 119Sep 25, 2010
DrawUnited StatesNik LentzH2HDraw (majority)R3UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs. DiazJan 11, 2010
WinManvel GamburyanDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 94Jan 31, 2009
LossUnited StatesKurt PellegrinoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 88Sep 6, 2008
LossUnited StatesMatt WimanH2HKO (punches)R2UFC 85Jun 7, 2008
WinJapanMichihiro OmigawaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Swick vs. BurkmanJan 23, 2008
LossUnited StatesTyson GriffinH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 76Sep 22, 2007
WinUnited StatesJason BlackH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R2UFC Fight Night: Stout vs. FisherJun 12, 2007
WinJapanNaoyuki KotaniH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Stevenson vs. GuillardApr 5, 2007
WinNetherlandsMarc DuncanH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1It's Showtime 2006 AlkmaarDec 3, 2006
WinGermanyUlas AslanH2HTKO (punches)R12H2H: Pride & HonorNov 12, 2006
WinAdriano GonçalvesSubmission (triangle choke)R2Sul Fight Championship 1Sep 16, 2006
WinNetherlandsRomano de los ReyesH2HTKO (punches)R2Rumble Of Amsterdam 3May 21, 2006
WinNetherlandsMathieu LawalataH2HSubmission (heel hook)R1Rumble Of Amsterdam 3May 21, 2006
WinGermanyDaniel WeichelH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R3CWFC: Enter the WolfslairMar 5, 2006
WinBrazilMarcio CesarH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2Storm Samurai 9Nov 20, 2005
WinBrazilFabiano AdamsH2HSubmission (choke)R1Extreme CombatJun 5, 2005
WinJohny JohnyH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R1CO: Muay Thai & Vale TudoMay 2, 2004
WinUnited StatesJames JonesH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R2Reality Fighting 5Nov 1, 2003
LossRussiaIslam MamedovH2HDecision (unanimous)2018 PFL Lightweight Quarterfinal bout.2—

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.