Best fights of Thiago Tavares
Over 18 years as a professional, Thiago Tavares has compiled a 24-11-1 (19) record, including two title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Thiago Tavares submits Clay Guida in 39 seconds
On November 7, 2015 Thiago Tavares faced Clay Guida in a featherweight bout. Tavares was 30 years old with a record of 19-6-1, and Guida was 33 with a record of 32-15. Tavares was coming off a loss, while Guida was coming off a win. Tavares submitted Clay Guida via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
2. Thiago Tavares defeats Sam Stout
On January 14, 2012 Thiago Tavares faced Sam Stout in a lightweight bout. Tavares was 27 years old with a record of 16-4-1, and Stout was 27 with a record of 17-6-1. Tavares was coming off a win and Stout was on a 2-fight winning streak. Tavares won via unanimous decision.
3. Thiago Tavares submits Robbie Peralta
On August 16, 2014 Thiago Tavares faced Robbie Peralta in a featherweight bout. Tavares was 29 years old with a record of 18-5-1, and Peralta was 28 with a record of 18-4. Tavares was coming off a win and Peralta was on a 2-fight winning streak. Tavares submitted Robbie Peralta via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
4. Thiago Tavares defeats Naoyuki Kotani
On April 5, 2007 Thiago Tavares faced Naoyuki Kotani in a lightweight bout. Tavares was 22 years old with a record of 10-0, and Kotani was 25 with a record of 17-5-5. Tavares was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak and Kotani was coming off a win. Tavares won via unanimous decision.
5. Thiago Tavares KOs Spencer Fisher
On August 27, 2011 Thiago Tavares faced Spencer Fisher in a lightweight bout. Tavares was 26 years old with a record of 15-4-1, and Fisher was 35 with a record of 24-7. Both Tavares and Fisher were coming off a loss. Tavares stopped Spencer Fisher via TKO in the 2nd round.
6. Thiago Tavares KOs Mauricio Machado in 46 seconds
On February 18, 2017 Thiago Tavares faced Mauricio Machado in a featherweight bout. Tavares was 32 years old with a record of 20-7-1, and Machado was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tavares was coming off a loss. Tavares stopped Mauricio Machado via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Thiago Tavares submits Jean Carlos Liebl
On February 6, 2021 Thiago Tavares faced Jean Carlos Liebl in a featherweight bout. Tavares was 36 years old with a record of 23-10-1, and Liebl was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tavares was coming off a win. Tavares submitted Jean Carlos Liebl via arm-triangle choke in the 1st round.
8. Thiago Tavares KOs Laercio Alves dos Santos
On October 24, 2020 Thiago Tavares faced Laercio Alves dos Santos in a lightweight bout. Tavares was 35 years old with a record of 22-10-1, and Santos was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tavares was on a 2-fight losing streak. Tavares stopped Laercio Alves dos Santos via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Thiago Tavares submits Pat Audinwood
On September 25, 2010 Thiago Tavares faced Pat Audinwood in a lightweight bout. Tavares was 25 years old with a record of 14-3-1, and Audinwood was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tavares submitted Pat Audinwood via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
10. Thiago Tavares submits Justin Salas
On November 9, 2013 Thiago Tavares faced Justin Salas in a lightweight bout. Tavares was 29 years old with a record of 17-5-1, and Salas was 31 with a record of 11-4. Tavares was coming off a loss, while Salas was coming off a win. Tavares submitted Justin Salas via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.