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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 13:  (L-R) Opponents Thiago Tavares and Sam Stout face off after weighing in during the UFC 142 Weigh In at HSBC Arena on January 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 13:  Thiago Tavares weighs in during the UFC 142 Weigh In at HSBC Arena on January 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 14:  Thiago Tavares celebrates after defeating Sam Stout in a lightweight bout during UFC 142 at HSBC Arena on January 14, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 14:  Thiago Tavares celebrates after defeating Sam Stout in a lightweight bout during UFC 142 at HSBC Arena on January 14, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 14:  Referee Mario Yamasaki (R) holds up Thiago Tavares (L) hand as he celebrates after defeating Sam Stout (not pictured) in a lightweight bout during UFC 142 at HSBC Arena on January 14, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 14:  Thiago Tavares celebrates after defeating Sam Stout in a lightweight bout during UFC 142 at HSBC Arena on January 14, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 14:  Thiago Tavares celebrates after defeating Sam Stout in a lightweight bout during UFC 142 at HSBC Arena on January 14, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 14:  Thiago Tavares celebrates after defeating Sam Stout in a lightweight bout during UFC 142 at HSBC Arena on January 14, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 14:  Thiago Tavares (R) punches Sam Stout (L) in a lightweight bout during UFC 142 at HSBC Arena on January 14, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 14:  Thiago Tavares (R) takes down Sam Stout (L) in a lightweight bout during UFC 142 at HSBC Arena on January 14, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 14:  Thiago Tavares (R) punches Sam Stout (L) in a lightweight bout during UFC 142 at HSBC Arena on January 14, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 14:  Thiago Tavares (R) and Sam Stout (L) exchange punches in a lightweight bout during UFC 142 at HSBC Arena on January 14, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 14:  Thiago Tavares reacts against Sam Stout in a lightweight bout during UFC 142 at HSBC Arena on January 14, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 16:  Thiago Tavares participates in an open workout session for media and fans on January 16, 2013 at Parque Anhangabau in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 16:  Thiago Tavares participates in an open workout session for media and fans on January 16, 2013 at Parque Anhangabau in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 16:  Thiago Tavares participates in an open workout session for media and fans on January 16, 2013 at Parque Anhangabau in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 16:  Thiago Tavares participates in an open workout session for media and fans on January 16, 2013 at Parque Anhangabau in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 16:  Thiago Tavares participates in an open workout session for media and fans on January 16, 2013 at Parque Anhangabau in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 16:  Thiago Tavares participates in an open workout session for media and fans on January 16, 2013 at Parque Anhangabau in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 16:  Thiago Tavares participates in an open workout session for media and fans on January 16, 2013 at Parque Anhangabau in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 16:  Thiago Tavares participates in an open workout session for media and fans on January 16, 2013 at Parque Anhangabau in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 18:  Thiago Tavares weighs in during the UFC on FX official weigh-in event on January 18, 2013 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 18:  Thiago Tavares weighs in during the UFC on FX official weigh-in event on January 18, 2013 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 18:  (L-R) Opponents Thiago Tavares and Khabib Nurmagomedov face off during the UFC on FX official weigh-in event on January 18, 2013 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 19:  Khabib Nurmagomedov enters the arena before his lightweight fight against Thiago Tavares at the UFC on FX event on January 19, 2013 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 19:  Khabib Nurmagomedov prepares to enter the Octagon before his lightweight fight against Thiago Tavares at the UFC on FX event on January 19, 2013 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 19:  Thiago Tavares prepares to enter the Octagon before his lightweight fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov at the UFC on FX event on January 19, 2013 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 19:  Khabib Nurmagomedov (top) elbows Thiago Tavares in their lightweight fight at the UFC on FX event on January 19, 2013 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 19:  Khabib Nurmagomedov (top) punches Thiago Tavares in their lightweight fight at the UFC on FX event on January 19, 2013 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 19:  Khabib Nurmagomedov (top) elbows Thiago Tavares in their lightweight fight at the UFC on FX event on January 19, 2013 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 19:  Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts after knocking out Thiago Tavares in their lightweight fight at the UFC on FX event on January 19, 2013 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 19:  Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts after knocking out Thiago Tavares in their lightweight fight at the UFC on FX event on January 19, 2013 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 19:  Khabib Nurmagomedov reacts after knocking out Thiago Tavares in their lightweight fight at the UFC on FX event on January 19, 2013 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
GOIANIA, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 08:  Thiago Tavares weighs in during the UFC weigh-in event at Arena Goiania on November 8, 2013 in Goiania, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
GOIANIA, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 08:  (L-R) Opponents Thiago Tavares and Justin Salas face off during the UFC weigh-in event at Arena Goiania on November 8, 2013 in Goiania, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
GOIANIA, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 09: (L-R) Thiago Tavares punches Justin Salas in their lightweight bout during the UFC event at Arena Goiania on November 9, 2013 in Goiania, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
GOIANIA, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 09: (L-R) Thiago Tavares punches Justin Salas in their lightweight bout during the UFC event at Arena Goiania on November 9, 2013 in Goiania, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
GOIANIA, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 09: (L-R) Thiago Tavares secures a rear choke submission against Justin Salas in their lightweight bout during the UFC event at Arena Goiania on November 9, 2013 in Goiania, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
GOIANIA, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 09: (L-R) Thiago Tavares secures a rear choke submission against Justin Salas in their lightweight bout during the UFC event at Arena Goiania on November 9, 2013 in Goiania, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
GOIANIA, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 09: (L-R) Thiago Tavares secures a rear choke submission against Justin Salas in their lightweight bout during the UFC event at Arena Goiania on November 9, 2013 in Goiania, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
GOIANIA, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 09: Thiago Tavares reacts after his submission victory over Justin Salas in their lightweight bout during the UFC event at Arena Goiania on November 9, 2013 in Goiania, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
GOIANIA, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 09: Thiago Tavares reacts after his submission victory over Justin Salas in their lightweight bout during the UFC event at Arena Goiania on November 9, 2013 in Goiania, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
GOIANIA, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 09: Thiago Tavares reacts after his submission victory over Justin Salas in their lightweight bout during the UFC event at Arena Goiania on November 9, 2013 in Goiania, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
GOIANIA, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 09: Thiago Tavares reacts after his submission victory over Justin Salas in their lightweight bout during the UFC event at Arena Goiania on November 9, 2013 in Goiania, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
GOIANIA, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 09: Thiago Tavares reacts after his submission victory over Justin Salas in their lightweight bout during the UFC event at Arena Goiania on November 9, 2013 in Goiania, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
GOIANIA, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 09: Thiago Tavares reacts after his submission victory over Justin Salas in their lightweight bout during the UFC event at Arena Goiania on November 9, 2013 in Goiania, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
GOIANIA, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 09: Thiago Tavares reacts after his submission victory over Justin Salas in their lightweight bout during the UFC event at Arena Goiania on November 9, 2013 in Goiania, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BANGOR, ME - AUG 15:  Thiago Tavares steps on the scale during the UFC fight night weigh-in at the Cross Insurance Center on August 15, 2014 in Bangor, Maine. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BANGOR, ME - AUG 15:  Thiago Tavares of Brazil steps on the scale during the UFC fight night weigh-in at the Cross Insurance Center on August 15, 2014 in Bangor, Maine. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BANGOR, ME - AUG 15:  (L-R) Thiago Tavares and Robbie Peralta face off during the UFC fight night weigh-in at the Cross Insurance Center on August 15, 2014 in Bangor, Maine. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BANGOR, ME - AUG 15:  Brad Tavares steps on the scale during the UFC fight night weigh-in at the Cross Insurance Center on August 15, 2014 in Bangor, Maine. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BANGOR, ME - AUG 15:  (L-R) Tim Boetsch and Brad Tavares face off during the UFC fight night weigh-in at the Cross Insurance Center on August 15, 2014 in Bangor, Maine. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BANGOR, ME - AUGUST 16:  UFC Octagon Girl Vanessa Hanson signals the start of round one between Thiago Tavares and Robbie Peralta in their featherweight bout during the UFC fight night event at the Cross Insurance Center on August 16, 2014 in Bangor, Maine. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BANGOR, ME - AUGUST 16:  (R-L) Thiago Tavares punches Robbie Peralta in their featherweight bout during the UFC fight night event at the Cross Insurance Center on August 16, 2014 in Bangor, Maine. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BANGOR, ME - AUGUST 16:  (R-L) Thiago Tavares controls the body of Robbie Peralta in their featherweight bout during the UFC fight night event at the Cross Insurance Center on August 16, 2014 in Bangor, Maine. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BANGOR, ME - AUGUST 16:  (L-R) Thiago Tavares controls the body of Robbie Peralta in their featherweight bout during the UFC fight night event at the Cross Insurance Center on August 16, 2014 in Bangor, Maine. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BANGOR, ME - AUGUST 16:  (R-L) Thiago Tavares attempts a rear naked choke submission against Robbie Peralta in their featherweight bout during the UFC fight night event at the Cross Insurance Center on August 16, 2014 in Bangor, Maine. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BANGOR, ME - AUGUST 16:  (R-L) Thiago Tavares celebrates after completing a rear naked choke submission against Robbie Peralta in their featherweight bout during the UFC fight night event at the Cross Insurance Center on August 16, 2014 in Bangor, Maine. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BANGOR, ME - AUGUST 16:  (R-L) Thiago Tavares celebrates after completing a rear naked choke submission against Robbie Peralta in their featherweight bout during the UFC fight night event at the Cross Insurance Center on August 16, 2014 in Bangor, Maine. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BANGOR, ME - AUGUST 16:  Robbie Peralta looks on after being defeated by Thiago Tavares in their featherweight bout during the UFC fight night event at the Cross Insurance Center on August 16, 2014 in Bangor, Maine. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BANGOR, ME - AUGUST 16:  (L-R) Thiago Tavares celebrates after defeating Robbie Peralta in their featherweight bout during the UFC fight night event at the Cross Insurance Center on August 16, 2014 in Bangor, Maine. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BANGOR, ME - AUGUST 16:  Thiago Tavares celebrates after defeating Robbie Peralta in their featherweight bout during the UFC fight night event at the Cross Insurance Center on August 16, 2014 in Bangor, Maine. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BANGOR, ME - AUGUST 16:  Thiago Tavares celebrates after defeating Robbie Peralta in their featherweight bout during the UFC fight night event at the Cross Insurance Center on August 16, 2014 in Bangor, Maine. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - JUNE 05:  Thiago Tavares of Brazil weighs in during the UFC weigh-in at the Smoothie King Center on June 5, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - JUNE 05:  (L-R) Opponents Thiago Tavares of Brazil and Brian Ortega face off during the UFC weigh-in at the Smoothie King Center on June 5, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - JUNE 06:   Thiago Tavares prepares to enter the Octagon before facing Brian Ortega in their featherweight bout during the UFC event at the Smoothie King Center on June 6, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - JUNE 06:   (R-L) Thiago Tavares kicks Brian Ortega in their featherweight bout during the UFC event at the Smoothie King Center on June 6, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - JUNE 06:   (L-R) Brian Ortega punches Thiago Tavares in their featherweight bout during the UFC event at the Smoothie King Center on June 6, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - JUNE 06:   (R-L) Thiago Tavares exchanges punches with Brian Ortega in their featherweight bout during the UFC event at the Smoothie King Center on June 6, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - JUNE 06:   (R-L) Brian Ortega punches Thiago Tavares in their featherweight bout during the UFC event at the Smoothie King Center on June 6, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - JUNE 06:   (R-L) Thiago Tavares kicks Brian Ortega in their featherweight bout during the UFC event at the Smoothie King Center on June 6, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - JUNE 06:   (R-L) Brian Ortega punches Thiago Tavares in their featherweight bout during the UFC event at the Smoothie King Center on June 6, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - JUNE 06:  Brian Ortega (top)punches Thiago Tavares in their featherweight bout during the UFC event at the Smoothie King Center on June 6, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 07: Thiago Tavares of Brazil submits Clay Guida of the United States in their featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night Belfort v Henderson at Ibirapuera Gymnasium on November 7, 2015 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 07: Thiago Tavares of Brazil submits Clay Guida of the United States in their featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night Belfort v Henderson at Ibirapuera Gymnasium on November 7, 2015 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 07: Thiago Tavares of Brazil celebrates victory by submission over Clay Guida of the United States in their featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night Belfort v Henderson at Ibirapuera Gymnasium on November 7, 2015 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 07: Thiago Tavares of Brazil celebrates victory by submission over Clay Guida of the United States in their featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night Belfort v Henderson at Ibirapuera Gymnasium on November 7, 2015 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 07: Thiago Tavares of Brazil celebrates victory by submission over Clay Guida of the United States in their featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night Belfort v Henderson at Ibirapuera Gymnasium on November 7, 2015 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 07: Thiago Tavares of Brazil celebrates victory by submission over Clay Guida of the United States in their featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night Belfort v Henderson at Ibirapuera Gymnasium on November 7, 2015 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 07: Thiago Tavares of Brazil celebrates victory by submission over Clay Guida of the United States in their featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night Belfort v Henderson at Ibirapuera Gymnasium on November 7, 2015 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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Thiago Tavares

Thiago Tavares

TRAINING: I am training boxing a lot and I'm running every day to lose weight.
 
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started in Judo when I was five. When I was nine I started to train Jiu-Jitsu because I always had this dream to become a lutador de vale-tudo. I used to watch Royce Gracie fights on television (UFC 1), and that became a target to reach for me.

What ranks and titles have you held? Dutch event title – It’s Showtime, the Rumble of Amsterdam GP, and the X-Treme Combat belt in Brazil. There are some more, but they are smaller events.

Do you have any heroes? My father

What is your favorite technique? Armbar

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?
To fight in the UFC is a dream come true, but it’s not over, because I’ll be the UFC lightweight champion.

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