Is Brad Tavares a Filipino?

Years of living in Las Vegas have not covered up Brad Tavares’ Hawaiian roots. He’s proud of that fact, and though he doesn’t beat his chest about it, the little things that come out when he talks about the fight game remind you just where this UFC middleweight comes from.

Did Brad Tavares win?

Israel Adesanya Beats Brad Tavares in Decision at UFC Ultimate Fighter 27 Finale.

Where did Tavares grow up?

Early career. Tavares was born on September 20, 1990 in Mississauga, Ontario, to Barbara and Joe Tavares, who are of Polish and Portuguese descent, respectively.

Did Tavares win Rookie of the Year?

He was selected with the No. 1 pick by Oshawa in 2005. Tavares stepped right into the Oshawa lineup as a 15-year-old and had 45 goals and 77 points to win OHL and Canadian Hockey League Rookie of the Year honors.