I'm really lucky to have training partners that are willing to change up their own style to benefit me. — Brad Tavares Copy Share Image
When I was training Hawaii I had a normal job where I was working 60-plus hours a week, at least 40 hours minimum, and then I would go train after that. But then I moved to Las Vegas and began… — 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
