Tenured members of the UFC middleweight class clash in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 244. Brad Tavares seeks an immediate return to the win column against the South Korean Park Jun-yong, who also dropped his last fight. Both men are known to fight hard and long, so fans should expect an all-action co-main this weekend at the UFC Apex in Vegas. Tavares is a big underdog.
Bet on Brad Tavares vs. Park Jun-yong with 1xBetMMA: UFC Middleweight
Where to Watch: ESPN+
Venue: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada
Date: 13.10.2024 04:00
Brad Tavares
The American Brad Tavares will walk into the Octagon for the 25th time in the promotion, having turned professional in 2007. Tavares came into the limelight after appearing in The Ultimate Fighter 11 in 2010. The 36-year-old has the second most wins in UFC middleweight history. Other highlights of his time in the UFC include most decision wins in the division and tied for most bouts in the 185-pound class. Tavares is 1-3 in his last four, with his win coming over a year ago in August 2023. He has lost 2 of his last 3 by knockout.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 36
- Height: 5’11”
- Reach: 74”
- Weight: 185lbs (84kg)
- Record: 20-9
Park Jun-yong
South Korean Park Jun-yong lost a split decision to Andre Muniz last December, breaking a four-fight winning streak. “The Iron Turtle” debuted in the UFC in 2019 with a loss to Anthony Hernandez. He then won three consecutive fights before losing to Gregory Rodriguez. The 2021 loss kickstarted a four-fight run that ended with the loss to Muniz. Park Jun-yong is 33 and a member of the Korean Top Team.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 33
- Height: 6’0’’
- Reach: 73”
- Weight: 185lbs (84 kg)
- Record: 17-6
Betting Odds
Brad Tavares is a 2.30 underdog on Betway. Under 1.5 is priced at 4.00 odds on Bet365. No to the start of round 3 is 3.04 odds on 1XBET. Read more here.
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