Impact In a battle between two guys born three days apart 37 years ago, Tavares displayed a significant edge in terms of both speed and power in the stand-up. Brad clearly isn't what he was earlier in his career, but Meerschaert's striking has been below-average for years and Tavares was able to take advantage and easily bank two rounds. Gerald managed to make a little offensive headway in Round 3, but the damage was already done. A member of the UFC roster for the better part of the past 14 years, Tavares should continue to get notable fights as a well-respected member of the promotion.
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