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Thiago Tavares

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Brazil, Florianopolis, Santa Catarina
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Age: 42
21
Wins
7
Losses
1
DRAWS
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Last fight

Loss

Thiago TavaresThiago Tavares
vs
Dooho ChoiDooho Choi

KO/TKO (R1 · 2:42)The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia Finale

  • Pro record 21-7-1
  • UFC record 10-7-1
  • Outside the UFC 11-0-0
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Fighter Details

Height:
5'7" (170 cm)
Weight:
145 lbs (66 kg)
Reach:
70" (178 cm)
Stance:
Orthodox
DOB:
8th Nov. 1984
Age:
42
AI Rank:
Unranked

UFC statistics

UFC round data: 18 bouts · through 2016-07-08

2.00
Significant Strikes Landed per Min
40%
Significant Striking Accuracy
2.31
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Min
3.8
Average Takedowns per 15 Min
43%
Takedown Accuracy
1.5
Submission Average per 15 Min
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UFC Record Breakdown

10-7-1UFC Record
KO/TKO (6%)
Sub (28%)
Decision (22%)
Losses (39%)
DRAWS (1)

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy40%
Takedown Accuracy43%
Takedown Defense63%

Heuristic ratings

Heuristic scores · 0–100

Fight IQ49/100

18 UFC bouts · 92 division peers

Data through 2016-07-08

Cardio100/100

8 bouts reaching round 3

Data through 2015-06-06

How these scores are calculated

Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.

Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.

Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.

Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Thiago Tavares's professional MMA record?

Thiago Tavares has a professional MMA record of 21-7-1 (wins-losses-draws).

What is Thiago Tavares's UFC record?

Thiago Tavares's UFC record is 10-7-1 (wins-losses-draws), and 11-0-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.

Who does Thiago Tavares fight next?

Thiago Tavares does not have a fight currently scheduled.

How old is Thiago Tavares?

Thiago Tavares is 42 years old, born November 8, 1984.

How tall is Thiago Tavares?

Thiago Tavares stands 170 cm (5'7") tall, with a 178 cm (70") reach.

Where is Thiago Tavares from?

Thiago Tavares is from Brazil.

When was Thiago Tavares's last fight?

Thiago Tavares last fought on July 8, 2016 at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia Finale, losing to Dooho Choi by KO/TKO in round 1.

What were the scorecards for Thiago Tavares vs Sam Stout?

Thiago Tavares defeated Sam Stout by unanimous decision at UFC 142: Aldo vs Mendes on January 14, 2012. The official scorecards were Howard Hughes 29-28, Marcos Rosales 30-27, Chris Watts 29-28 (winner's score first).

What were the scorecards for Thiago Tavares vs Manvel Gamburyan?

Thiago Tavares defeated Manvel Gamburyan by unanimous decision at UFC 94: St-Pierre vs Penn 2 on January 31, 2009. All three judges (Nelson Hamilton, Marcos Rosales, Adalaide Byrd) scored the fight 29-28 in Thiago Tavares's favor.

Thiago Tavares scouting report

Thiago Tavares (Brazil), a featherweight, went 21-7-1 as a pro and 10-7-1 in the UFC (11-0 outside it). He debuted at UFC Fight Night: Stevenson vs Guillard on April 5, 2007; one of his ten UFC wins came by KO/TKO, five by submission and four by decision. Last fight: KO/TKO loss to Dooho Choi, then 2-0 in the UFC, on July 8, 2016 (The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia Finale).

Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of November 7, 2026); not AI-written.

Thiago Tavares vs the featherweight average

Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 18 UFC bouts (2:44:23 of fight time).

StatTavaresDivision averagePercentile
Significant strikes landed per minute2329 in 2:44:234.18
Significant strike accuracy40.1%329 of 820 landed47.4%17
Significant strikes absorbed per minute2.3379 in 2:44:233.811
Significant strike defense62.8%640 of 1,019 avoided54.3%90
Takedowns per 15 minutes3.842 in 2:44:231.692
Takedown accuracy42.9%42 of 98 landed38.4%60
Takedown defense62.9%22 of 35 stopped61%49
Submission attempts per 15 minutes1.516 in 2:44:230.595
Knockdowns per 15 minutes00 in 2:44:230.510
Control time38.7%1:03:40 of 2:44:2318%93
Average fight time9:0818 bouts10:4329
Height170 cm67″175 cm68.8″
Reach178 cm70″180 cm70.9″
  • Division average and percentile: 92 active featherweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
  • Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.

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UFC fight record

UFC record: 10-7-1

Every UFC bout, newest first. Open a bout for the full result, judges' scorecards and round-by-round stats.

  1. LUFC record after this bout: 10-7-1
    Thiago Tavares
    Thiago Tavares
    vs
    Dooho Choi
    Dooho Choi
    Pro record now: 17-5-1UFC record entering: 2-0-0
    KO/TKOR1 2:42The Ultimate Fighter: Team Joanna vs. Team Cláudia FinaleJul 8, 2016Result & stats
  2. WUFC record after this bout: 10-6-1
    Thiago Tavares
    Thiago Tavares
    vs
    Clay Guida
    Clay Guida
    Pro record now: 38-22-0UFC record entering: 12-9-0
    SUBR1 0:39UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson 3Nov 7, 2015Result & stats
  3. LUFC record after this bout: 9-6-1
    Thiago Tavares
    Thiago Tavares
    vs
    Brian Ortega
    Brian Ortega#13
    Pro record now: 16-5-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 0-0-0 (1 NC)
    KO/TKOR3 4:10UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs HendersonJun 6, 2015Result & stats
  4. WUFC record after this bout: 9-5-1
    Thiago Tavares
    Thiago Tavares
    vs
    Robert Peralta
    Robert Peralta
    Pro record now: 18-8-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 4-1-0 (1 NC)
    SUBR1 4:27UFC Fight Night: Bader vs Saint PreuxAug 16, 2014Result & stats
  5. WUFC record after this bout: 8-5-1
    Thiago Tavares
    Thiago Tavares
    vs
    Justin Salas
    Justin Salas
    Pro record now: 12-7-0UFC record entering: 2-1-0
    SUBR1 2:38UFC Fight Night: Belfort vs Henderson 2Nov 9, 2013Result & stats
  6. LUFC record after this bout: 7-5-1
    Thiago Tavares
    Thiago Tavares
    vs
    Khabib Nurmagomedov
    Khabib Nurmagomedov
    Pro record now: 29-0-0UFC record entering: 2-0-0
    KO/TKOR1 1:55UFC on FX: Belfort vs BispingJan 19, 2013Result & stats
  7. WUFC record after this bout: 7-4-1
    Thiago Tavares
    Thiago Tavares
    vs
    Sam Stout
    Sam Stout
    Pro record now: 20-12-1UFC record entering: 6-5-0
    DECUFC 142: Aldo vs MendesJan 14, 2012Result & stats
  8. WUFC record after this bout: 6-4-1
    Thiago Tavares
    Thiago Tavares
    vs
    Spencer Fisher
    Spencer Fisher
    Pro record now: 24-9-0UFC record entering: 9-6-0
    KO/TKOR2 2:51UFC 134: Silva vs OkamiAug 27, 2011Result & stats
  9. LUFC record after this bout: 5-4-1
    Thiago Tavares
    Thiago Tavares
    vs
    Shane Roller
    Shane Roller
    Pro record now: 11-7-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0
    KO/TKOR2 1:28UFC Live: Sanchez vs KampmannMar 3, 2011Result & stats
  10. WUFC record after this bout: 5-3-1
    Thiago Tavares
    Thiago Tavares
    vs
    Pat Audinwood
    Pat Audinwood
    Pro record now: 11-2-1UFC record entering: 0-0-0
    SUBR1 3:47UFC 119: Mir vs Cro CopSep 25, 2010Result & stats
  11. DUFC record after this bout: 4-3-1
    Thiago Tavares
    Thiago Tavares
    vs
    Nik Lentz
    Nik Lentz
    Pro record now: 30-12-2 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 1-0-0
    DRAWR3 5:00UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs DiazJan 11, 2010Result & stats
  12. WUFC record after this bout: 4-3-0
    Thiago Tavares
    Thiago Tavares
    vs
    Manvel Gamburyan
    Manvel Gamburyan
    Pro record now: 15-10-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 2-2-0
    DECUFC 94: St-Pierre vs Penn 2Jan 31, 2009Result & stats
  13. LUFC record after this bout: 3-3-0
    Thiago Tavares
    Thiago Tavares
    vs
    Kurt Pellegrino
    Kurt Pellegrino
    Pro record now: 16-7-0UFC record entering: 3-3-0
    DECUFC 88: BreakthroughSep 6, 2008Result & stats
  14. LUFC record after this bout: 3-2-0
    Thiago Tavares
    Thiago Tavares
    vs
    Matt Wiman
    Matt Wiman
    Pro record now: 16-10-0UFC record entering: 3-1-0
    KO/TKOR2 1:57UFC 85: BedlamJun 7, 2008Result & stats
  15. WUFC record after this bout: 3-1-0
    Thiago Tavares
    Thiago Tavares
    vs
    Michihiro Omigawa
    Michihiro Omigawa
    Pro record now: 17-14-1UFC record entering: 0-1-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Swick vs BurkmanJan 23, 2008Result & stats
  16. LUFC record after this bout: 2-1-0
    Thiago Tavares
    Thiago Tavares
    vs
    Tyson Griffin
    Tyson Griffin
    Pro record now: 16-8-0UFC record entering: 2-1-0
    DECUFC 76: KnockoutSep 22, 2007Result & stats
  17. WUFC record after this bout: 2-0-0
    Thiago Tavares
    Thiago Tavares
    vs
    Jason Black
    Jason Black
    Pro record now: 23-4-1UFC record entering: 0-0-0
    SUBR2 2:49UFC Fight Night: Stout vs FisherJun 12, 2007Result & stats
  18. WUFC record after this bout: 1-0-0
    Thiago Tavares
    Thiago Tavares
    vs
    Naoyuki Kotani
    Naoyuki Kotani
    Pro record now: 34-14-7UFC record entering: 0-0-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Stevenson vs GuillardApr 5, 2007Result & stats

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