I always thought fighting was fun, so I joined a gym and took it serious. I never actually thought I would be… — Brad Tavares Copy Share Image
When I grew older and went my own way, MMA kind of stuck with me. I got to the point where I… — 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
