Tag: thiago tavares

  • Thiago Tavares Loses Election In Brazil

    Thiago Tavares Loses Election In Brazil

    UFC veteran Thiago Tavares came up short in a political election earlier this week when he ran for a seat with the State’s Legislative Assembly. Tavares received approximately 7,980 votes, ranking him at 103 in the political ladder. The winner, Gelson Merisio received 119,280 votes. Tavares sent out the following message to his supporters via […]

  • Report: Thiago Tavares injured, forced off UFC Fight Night 36 card

    Report: Thiago Tavares injured, forced off UFC Fight Night 36 card

    According to a report from MMAJunkie, Thiago Tavares has suffered an injury and has been forced out of his featherweight debut, which was scheduled to take place at ‘UFC Fight Night 36’ opposite Zubair Tuhugov. UFC officials are now seeking a short-notice replacement opponent for the promotional newcomer, Tuhugov. UFC Fight Night 36 takes place […]

  • Thiago Tavares vs. Quinn Mulhern Added To Fight Night 32

    Thiago Tavares vs. Quinn Mulhern Added To Fight Night 32

    After a lengthy suspension for banned substances, Thiago Tavares is set to return to action in front of his native countrymen this November in a lightweight bout against Quinn Mulhern. UFC officials recently announced the bout. UFC Fight Night 32 is set to go down on FOX Sports 1 on November 9 from Goiania, Brazil. […]

  • Thiago Tavares Fails UFC on FX 7 Drug Test: Tests Positive For Steroids, Suspended 9 Months | UFC NEWS

    Thiago Tavares Fails UFC on FX 7 Drug Test: Tests Positive For Steroids, Suspended 9 Months | UFC NEWS

    Zuffa, LLC, owner of the Ultimate Fighting Championship®, released the following statement today regarding drug test results from UFC on FX 7 that took place in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on January 19, 2013. All 22 fighters on the UFC on FX 7 card were drug tested at the event and all fighters passed their drug […]

  • UFC on FX 7 Main Card Predictions by Chris Taylor | UFC News

    UFC on FX 7 Main Card Predictions by Chris Taylor | UFC News

    Event: UFC on FX 7 – Belfort vs. Bisping Date: January 19, 2013 Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil Venue: Ibirapuera Gymnasium Broadcast: FX, FUEL TV, Facebook My predictions for the four main card fights are as follows: Michael Bisping vs. Vitor Belfort The main event of the evening should result in an incredible fight. That said, […]

  • Dennis Hallman Released From UFC Following Yesterday’s Missed Weight | MMA News

    Dennis Hallman Released From UFC Following Yesterday’s Missed Weight | MMA News

      After missing weight for the UFC on FX: Browne vs. Silva event, UFC veteran Dennis Hallman was released from his contract. Also, his opponent, Thiago Tavares was removed from the card with no opponent. Hallman has fought in several different weight classes but as of his last bout and his expected bout with Tavares, […]