UFC Fight Night 258: Brad Tavares vs Robert Bryczek Preview & Prediction
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Veteran experience meets Polish power as Brad Tavares clashes with Robert Bryczek on the prelims.
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Where is UFC Fight Night 258: Imavov vs Borralho? Accor Arena, Paris, France
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What TV channel is UFC Fight Night 258: Imavov vs Borralho on? UK – TNT Sports / USA – ESPN+
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 258: Imavov vs Borralho? UK – TNT Sports subscribers can stream the event online via the TNT Sports website and discovery+ / USA – ESPN+ & UFC Fight Pass
UFC Fight Night 258: Imavov vs Borralho main card
Nassourdine Imavov vs Caio Borralho (Middleweight)
Benoit Saint Denis vs Mauricio Ruffy (Lightweight)
Modestas Bukauskas vs Paul Craig (Light Heavyweight)
Bolaji Oki vs Mason Jones (Lightweight)
Rhys McKee vs Axel Sola (Welterweight)
UFC Fight Night 258: Imavov vs Borralho prelims
William Gomis vs Robert Ruchala (Featherweight)
Oumar Sy vs Brendson Ribeiro (Light Heavyweight)
Marcin Tybura vs Ante Delija (Heavyweight)
Harry Hardwick vs Kaue Fernandez (Lightweight)
Sam Patterson vs Trey Waters (Welterweight)
Brad Tavares vs Robert Bryczek (Middleweight)
Andreas Gustafsson vs Rinat Fakhretdinov (Welterweight)
Shauna Bannon vs Sam Hughes (Women’s Strawweight)
Brad Tavares: Battle-tested Hawaiian looking for another win
Brad Tavares (21-10) returns to action following a decision win over Gerald Meerschaert. Prior to that, the 37-year-old Hawaiian dropped a close split decision to Jun Yong Park and was stopped by Gregory Rodrigues via third-round TKO.
A true UFC veteran, Tavares holds a 16-10 promotional record and has shared the Octagon with some of the biggest names in the middleweight division — including Yoel Romero, Robert Whittaker, and Israel Adesanya. A capable kickboxer with solid takedown defence, Tavares is entering the twilight of his career but continues to serve as a tough test for rising contenders.
Robert Bryczek: Polish power puncher searching for redemption
Robert Bryczek (17-6) made his UFC debut earlier this year but fell short in a one-sided decision loss to Ihor Potieria. The 35-year-old entered the promotion on a five-fight winning streak — all first-round KO/TKO finishes — but struggled to adapt once things didn’t go his way.
Bryczek has nice power and decent boxing, with 65% of his wins coming via KO/TKO. However, his striking lacks fluidity, and it remains to be seen how well he can adjust when facing higher-level opposition inside the UFC.
Brad Tavares vs Robert Bryczek prediction
Bryczek’s UFC debut raised concerns, especially given how decisively he was outstruck and dropped by Potieria, who wasn’t expected to pose much of a threat, having taken the fight on short notice. The Pole’s inability to adjust during the fight was telling.
While Tavares may be in the latter stages of his career and now fits the mould of a journeyman, his wealth of experience and durability still make him a reliable presence in the division. Having faced far superior opposition than Bryczek, Tavares should be able to rely on his veteran savvy and well-rounded skill set to edge this one on the scorecards.
Prediction: Brad Tavares to win by decision
