I've said it before, but Hawaiian fighters have a different type of toughness, and it's because of how we come up. It's not like bullying or anything like that, but we are raised to handle problems when they come up. — Brad Tavares Copy Share Image
Street fights in Hawaii are so controlled you would think they were sanctioned. It's really hard to explain. It's almost like a peaceful violence. — Brad Tavares Copy Share Image
A lot people might not know this aside from my coaches and close friends, but Wanderlei has been my favorite fighter since I was… — Brad Tavares Copy Share Image
Previously in my career, I went on a streak where I fought everybody in their hometown. — Brad Tavares Copy Share Image
I liked the sport of martial arts because I loved anything that involved contact, conflict or collision. But as a young kid, I wasn't… — Brad Tavares Copy Share Image
I try to get hit as little as possible because I think that is the best way to go about it as far as… — Brad Tavares Copy Share Image
I like striking and while I'm a mixed martial artist, striking is what I like to do. — Brad Tavares Copy Share Image
When I am kicking somebody, it's bad intentions. I do want to hurt them. This is fighting. — Brad Tavares Copy Share Image
The victory is most important. If the opportunity presents itself, believe me I'll go for the finish. — Brad Tavares Copy Share Image
There's younger, hungry guys doing different things that have been doing it from a young age because of where the sport is now, and… — Brad Tavares Copy Share Image
It's not like I'm in there and not trying to finish fights. I'm hitting these guys as hard as I can in there. I'm… — Brad Tavares Copy Share Image
