Thiago Tavares vs. Brian Ortega

Main Card | Featherweight · 145 lbs | Pro MMA
W
Ortega defeats Tavares
L
KO/TKO, Ground and Pound 4:10 Round 3 of 3, 14:10 Total
vs.
KO/TKO 4:10 R3
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Fighter Comparison

8-0-0

Climbed to 9-0
Pro
Record
19-5-1

Fell to 19-6-1
+115
(Near Even)
Betting Odds
-135
(Slight Favorite)

United States
Nation

Brazil
Torrance
California
Fights out of
Florianopolis
Santa Catarina
24
+3 mos, 2 wks, 2 days
Age at Fight 30
+6 mos, 4 wks, 1 day
146.0 lbs
(66.2 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
146.0 lbs
(66.2 kgs)
5'8"
(173cm)
Height
5'7"
(171cm)
69.0"
(175cm)
Reach
70.0"
(178cm)
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Fight Predictions

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KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Tavares
83%
Ortega
17%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC Fight Night 68

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC Fight Night 68: Boetsch vs. Henderson
  • Date: Saturday 06.06.2015 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Dan Miragliotta
  • Venue: Smoothie King Center
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 9 of 12)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Brian Stann
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Jon Anik
  • Tavares Disclosed Pay: $50,000
  • Ortega Disclosed Pay: $50,000
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