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Tavares chases Bisping's all-time middleweight wins record in Oklahoma City against a fellow veteran on a historic losing skid.
History is the only compelling angle in a fight between two veterans on significant losing streaks. Brad Tavares, at 38 years old, is one win away from surpassing Michael Bisping for the most victories in UFC middleweight history. That's a remarkable achievement for a fighter who was never champion, never headlined a pay-per-view, and has quietly compiled 16 wins at 185 pounds over a career that s…
Tavares is 38 and has lost four of his last five. He needs one win to surpass Bisping's record for most middleweight wins in UFC history. His chin (0) is catastrophic, but his volume (8.14) keeps him in fights. Fighting at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City — a new venue for UFC.
Barriault has lost five of his last six. His most recent loss earned a $100,000 Fight of the Night bonus against Oleksiejczuk. His momentum score of 13 is the lowest on either card. His striking (5.75) gives him more finishing potential than Tavares, and his 66.7% finish rate means he can still end fights.
Tavares one win from surpassing Bisping's all-time middleweight wins record
Both fighters on significant losing streaks — possible final fight for either
Identical composite ratings (35.6) — statistically the closest fight on the schedule
Both chins compromised (0 and 10) — finish potential despite veteran pacing
Barriault's superior power and finish rate could stop the record chase cold
Both fighters' declining form makes this genuinely unpredictable
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