Aaron Simpson vs Brad Tavares

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Key Stats

Aaron SimpsonvsBrad Tavares
11
Fights
28
7
Wins
16
4
Losses
12
2
Finishes
2
53:26
Control Time
46:38

Striking Stats

Aaron SimpsonvsBrad Tavares
454
Sig. Strikes Landed
1,243
52.8%
Sig. Strike Acc.
43.7%
41.3
Sig. Str / Fight
44.4
6
Knockdowns
5
253
Head Strikes
738
97
Body Strikes
213
104
Leg Strikes
292

Grappling Stats

Aaron SimpsonvsBrad Tavares
32
Takedowns Landed
17
34.8%
Takedown Acc.
26.6%
2.9
TD / Fight
0.6
4
Sub. Attempts
0
0
Reversals
2

Tale of the Tape

SimpsonvsTavares
52 yrs
Age
38 yrs
6' 0"
Height
6' 1"
170 lbs.
Weight
185 lbs.
73"
Reach
74"
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
995
ELO Rating
844
1,079
Peak ELO
1,120
63.6%
Win Rate
57.1%
28.6%
Finish Rate
12.5%
128
Days / Fight
213

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking or record.

Career Snapshot

SimpsonvsTavares
Retired
Status
Inactive
0
Win Streak
0
3
Best Streak
5
WWLWL
Last 5 (old → new)
LLWLL

Win Methods

SimpsonvsTavares
2 (28.6%)
KO/TKO
2 (12.5%)
0 (0.0%)
Submission
0 (0.0%)
5 (71.4%)
Decision
14 (87.5%)

Head-to-Head Record

Aaron Simpson1
–
Brad Tavares0
W
UFC 132: Cruz vs FaberDecision - Unanimous - R3
Jul 2, 2011
Who Wins?
Aaron Simpson ProfileBrad Tavares Profile

Aaron Simpson vs Brad Tavares: Matchup Breakdown

Aaron Simpson is 7-4 in the Middleweight division with a 63.6% win rate. Brad Tavares is 16-12 at Middleweight, winning 57.1% of the time. Aaron Simpson is listed as retired. Brad Tavares is listed as inactive.

They have met 1 time. Aaron Simpson leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 132: Cruz vs Faber on Jul 2, 2011, won by Aaron Simpson by Decision - Unanimous in round 3.

Aaron Simpson holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 995 to 844. Career peaks are 1,079 for Aaron Simpson and 1,120 for Brad Tavares. Aaron Simpson has 2 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 7 victories, a 28.6% finish rate. Brad Tavares has 2 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 12.5% of the time.

Aaron Simpson stands 6' 0" with a reach of 73" and fights orthodox. Brad Tavares is 6' 1" with a reach of 74", orthodox. That is a 1-inch reach advantage for Brad Tavares. Aaron Simpson is 52, Brad Tavares is 38.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Aaron Simpson has landed 454 significant strikes at 52.8% accuracy with 32 takedowns and 53:26 of control time. Brad Tavares has landed 1,243 at 43.7% with 17 takedowns and 46:38 of control.

They have no opponents in common.

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Have Aaron Simpson and Brad Tavares fought before?

Yes. Aaron Simpson and Brad Tavares have fought once in the UFC. Aaron Simpson won by unanimous decision at UFC 132: Cruz vs Faber on July 2, 2011.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Aaron Simpson or Brad Tavares?

Brad Tavares has more UFC wins: 16 to 7. Aaron Simpson's UFC record is 7-4; Brad Tavares's is 16-12.

KO/TKO wins: Aaron Simpson 2, Brad Tavares 2. Submission wins: Aaron Simpson 0, Brad Tavares 0.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Aaron Simpson or Brad Tavares?

Brad Tavares is taller at 6'1", to Aaron Simpson's 6'0" (1 inch). Brad Tavares has the longer reach: 74 inches to 73.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.