Tavares scored a unanimous decision victory against Elias Theodorou at UFC’s The Ultimate Fighter Finale in Las Vegas.
Tavares scored a unanimous decision victory against Elias Theodorou at UFC’s The Ultimate Fighter Finale in Las Vegas.
The middleweight and 2005 Waiakea graduate won for the third time in four fights, raising his record to 15-5.
5 questions
Favorite song: “Tears,” by Alborosie; “Dear Mama,” by Tupac
Favorite food: Mom’s pastele; poke
Favorite sports role model: Michael Jordan. MJ’s dominance, will to win and work ethic set him apart from any other athlete
What makes you happy: Eating good food, spending time with family and friends, sharing good laughs, and diving
Favorite cartoon character: Wolverine. He’s the ultimate badass. Loved him as a kid, still do.