Brad Tavares vs Tom Watson

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Key Stats

Brad TavaresvsTom Watson
28
Fights
7
16
Wins
2
12
Losses
5
2
Finishes
1
46:38
Control Time
10:03

Striking Stats

Brad TavaresvsTom Watson
1,243
Sig. Strikes Landed
400
43.7%
Sig. Strike Acc.
44.3%
44.4
Sig. Str / Fight
57.1
5
Knockdowns
1
738
Head Strikes
180
213
Body Strikes
88
292
Leg Strikes
132

Grappling Stats

Brad TavaresvsTom Watson
17
Takedowns Landed
1
26.6%
Takedown Acc.
7.1%
0.6
TD / Fight
0.1
0
Sub. Attempts
0
2
Reversals
0

Tale of the Tape

TavaresvsWatson
38 yrs
Age
44 yrs
6' 1"
Height
6' 1"
185 lbs.
Weight
185 lbs.
74"
Reach
73"
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
844
ELO Rating
874
1,120
Peak ELO
1,002
57.1%
Win Rate
28.6%
12.5%
Finish Rate
50.0%
213
Days / Fight
174

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

Career Snapshot

TavaresvsWatson
Inactive
Status
Retired
0
Win Streak
0
5
Best Streak
1
LLWLL
Last 5 (old → new)
LLWLL

Win Methods

TavaresvsWatson
2 (12.5%)
KO/TKO
1 (50.0%)
0 (0.0%)
Submission
0 (0.0%)
14 (87.5%)
Decision
1 (50.0%)

Head-to-Head Record

Brad Tavares1
–
Tom Watson0
W
UFC on FUEL TV: Struve vs MiocicDecision - Split - R3
Sep 29, 2012

Common Opponents (1)

TavaresvsWatson
W1W
Thales Leites
L1L
Who Wins?
Brad Tavares ProfileTom Watson Profile

Brad Tavares vs Tom Watson: Matchup Breakdown

Brad Tavares is 16-12 in the Middleweight division with a 57.1% win rate. Tom Watson is 2-5 at Middleweight, winning 28.6% of the time. Brad Tavares is listed as inactive. Tom Watson is listed as retired.

They have met 1 time. Brad Tavares leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC on FUEL TV: Struve vs Miocic on Sep 29, 2012, won by Brad Tavares by Decision - Split in round 3.

Tom Watson holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 874 to 844. Career peaks are 1,120 for Brad Tavares and 1,002 for Tom Watson. Brad Tavares has 2 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 16 victories, a 12.5% finish rate. Tom Watson has 1 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 50.0% of the time.

Brad Tavares stands 6' 1" with a reach of 74" and fights orthodox. Tom Watson is 6' 1" with a reach of 73", orthodox. That is a 1-inch reach advantage for Brad Tavares. Brad Tavares is 38, Tom Watson is 44.

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. Tom Watson has landed 400 at 44.3% with 1 takedown and 10:03 of control.

They share 1 common opponent: Thales Leites.

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Have Brad Tavares and Tom Watson fought before?

Yes. Brad Tavares and Tom Watson have fought once in the UFC. Brad Tavares won by split decision at UFC on FUEL TV: Struve vs Miocic on September 29, 2012.

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 Tom Watson?

Brad Tavares has more UFC wins: 16 to 2. Brad Tavares's UFC record is 16-12; Tom Watson's is 2-5.

KO/TKO wins: Brad Tavares 2, Tom Watson 1. Submission wins: Brad Tavares 0, Tom Watson 0.

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 Tom Watson?

Brad Tavares and Tom Watson are the same height: 6'1". 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.