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> [Everybody knows I wanted to fight Michael Bisping. A win over someone like that would have really done a lot for my career.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/brad-tavares/everybody-knows-i-wanted-to-fight-michael-bisping-a-win-over-someone/)

[Brad Tavares](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/brad-tavares/)

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## More by Brad Tavares

> [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.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/brad-tavares/street-fights-in-hawaii-are-so-controlled-you-would-think-they-were/)

[Brad Tavares](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/brad-tavares/)

> [A lot people might not know this aside from my coaches and close friends, but Wanderlei has been my favorite fighter since I was…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/brad-tavares/a-lot-people-might-not-know-this-aside-from-my-coaches-and-close/)

[Brad Tavares](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/brad-tavares/)

> [Previously in my career, I went on a streak where I fought everybody in their hometown.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/brad-tavares/previously-in-my-career-i-went-on-a-streak-where-i-fought-everybody/)

[Brad Tavares](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/brad-tavares/)

> [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/brad-tavares/i-liked-the-sport-of-martial-arts-because-i-loved-anything-that/)

[Brad Tavares](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/brad-tavares/)

> [I try to get hit as little as possible because I think that is the best way to go about it as far as…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/brad-tavares/i-try-to-get-hit-as-little-as-possible-because-i-think-that-is-the/)

[Brad Tavares](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/brad-tavares/)

> [I've always considered myself a counter-striker.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/brad-tavares/i-ve-always-considered-myself-a-counter-striker/)

[Brad Tavares](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/brad-tavares/)

> [I like striking and while I'm a mixed martial artist, striking is what I like to do.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/brad-tavares/i-like-striking-and-while-i-m-a-mixed-martial-artist-striking-is-what/)

[Brad Tavares](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/brad-tavares/)

> [When I am kicking somebody, it's bad intentions. I do want to hurt them. This is fighting.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/brad-tavares/when-i-am-kicking-somebody-it-s-bad-intentions-i-do-want-to-hurt-them/)

[Brad Tavares](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/brad-tavares/)

> [The victory is most important. If the opportunity presents itself, believe me I'll go for the finish.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/brad-tavares/the-victory-is-most-important-if-the-opportunity-presents-itself/)

[Brad Tavares](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/brad-tavares/)

> [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/brad-tavares/there-s-younger-hungry-guys-doing-different-things-that-have-been/)

[Brad Tavares](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/brad-tavares/)

> [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/brad-tavares/it-s-not-like-i-m-in-there-and-not-trying-to-finish-fights-i-m/)

[Brad Tavares](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/brad-tavares/)

> [It is such an honor getting to work with Ray Sefo.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/brad-tavares/it-is-such-an-honor-getting-to-work-with-ray-sefo/)

[Brad Tavares](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/brad-tavares/)

> [With Wanderlei, there is not one bit of worry in my mind he would show up to bring the fight.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/brad-tavares/with-wanderlei-there-is-not-one-bit-of-worry-in-my-mind-he-would-show/)

[Brad Tavares](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/brad-tavares/)

> [I have nothing but respect for Wanderlei.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/brad-tavares/i-have-nothing-but-respect-for-wanderlei/)

[Brad Tavares](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/brad-tavares/)

> [Some people fold under pressure.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/brad-tavares/some-people-fold-under-pressure/)

[Brad Tavares](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/brad-tavares/)

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