Brad Tavares vs Dricus Du Plessis

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Key Stats

Brad TavaresvsDricus Du Plessis
28
Fights
11
16
Wins
10
12
Losses
1
2
Finishes
6
0
Title Wins
3
0
Title Fights
4
46:38
Control Time
17:40

Striking Stats

Brad TavaresvsDricus Du Plessis
1,243
Sig. Strikes Landed
906
43.7%
Sig. Strike Acc.
48.9%
44.4
Sig. Str / Fight
82.4
5
Knockdowns
4
738
Head Strikes
559
213
Body Strikes
161
292
Leg Strikes
186

Grappling Stats

Brad TavaresvsDricus Du Plessis
17
Takedowns Landed
22
26.6%
Takedown Acc.
48.9%
0.6
TD / Fight
2.0
0
Sub. Attempts
7
2
Reversals
1

Tale of the Tape

TavaresvsDu Plessis
38 yrs
Age
32 yrs
6' 1"
Height
6' 1"
185 lbs.
Weight
185 lbs.
74"
Reach
76"
Orthodox
Stance
Switch
844
ELO Rating
1,371
1,120
Peak ELO
1,371
57.1%
Win Rate
90.9%
12.5%
Finish Rate
60.0%
213
Days / Fight
199

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

Career Snapshot

TavaresvsDu Plessis
Inactive
Status
Active
0
Win Streak
1
5
Best Streak
9
LLWLL
Last 5 (old → new)
WWWLW

Win Methods

TavaresvsDu Plessis
2 (12.5%)
KO/TKO
4 (40.0%)
0 (0.0%)
Submission
2 (20.0%)
14 (87.5%)
Decision
4 (40.0%)

Fan Ratings

TavaresvsDu Plessis
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Overall
7.9
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Striking
8.1
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Grappling
7.2
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Wrestling
6.8
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Cardio
8.2
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Chin
8.5
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Power
8.2
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Excitement
8.5

Head-to-Head Record

Brad Tavares0
–
Dricus Du Plessis1
L
UFC 276: Adesanya vs. CannonierDecision - Unanimous - R3
Jul 2, 2022

Common Opponents (2)

TavaresvsDu Plessis
L1L
Israel Adesanya
W1W
L1L
Robert Whittaker
W1W
Who Wins?
Brad Tavares ProfileDricus Du Plessis Profile

Brad Tavares vs Dricus Du Plessis: Matchup Breakdown

Brad Tavares is 16-12 in the Middleweight division with a 57.1% win rate. Dricus Du Plessis is 10-1 at Middleweight, winning 90.9% of the time. Brad Tavares is listed as inactive. Dricus Du Plessis is listed as active.

They have met 1 time. Dricus Du Plessis leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 276: Adesanya vs. Cannonier on Jul 2, 2022, won by Dricus Du Plessis by Decision - Unanimous in round 3.

Dricus Du Plessis holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,371 to 844. Career peaks are 1,120 for Brad Tavares and 1,371 for Dricus Du Plessis. Brad Tavares has 2 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 16 victories, a 12.5% finish rate. Dricus Du Plessis has 4 KO/TKO and 2 submission wins, finishing 60.0% of the time.

Brad Tavares stands 6' 1" with a reach of 74" and fights orthodox. Dricus Du Plessis is 6' 1" with a reach of 76", switch. That is a 2-inch reach advantage for Dricus Du Plessis. Brad Tavares is 38, Dricus Du Plessis is 32.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Brad Tavares has landed 1,243 significant strikes at 43.7% accuracy with 17 takedowns and 46:38 of control time. Dricus Du Plessis has landed 906 at 48.9% with 22 takedowns and 17:40 of control.

Brad Tavares has 0 title fights (0 won) against 4 (3 won) for Dricus Du Plessis. They share 2 common opponents: Israel Adesanya, Robert Whittaker.

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Have Brad Tavares and Dricus Du Plessis fought before?

Yes. Brad Tavares and Dricus Du Plessis have fought once in the UFC. Dricus Du Plessis won by unanimous decision at UFC 276: Adesanya vs. Cannonier on July 2, 2022.

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

Who has more UFC wins, Brad Tavares or Dricus Du Plessis?

Brad Tavares has more UFC wins: 16 to 10. Brad Tavares's UFC record is 16-12; Dricus Du Plessis's is 10-1.

KO/TKO wins: Brad Tavares 2, Dricus Du Plessis 4. Submission wins: Brad Tavares 0, Dricus Du Plessis 2.

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

Who is taller, Brad Tavares or Dricus Du Plessis?

Brad Tavares and Dricus Du Plessis are the same height: 6'1". Dricus Du Plessis has the longer reach: 76 inches to 74.

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