UFC Fight Night 258: Brad Tavares vs Robert Bryczek

Brad Tavares and Robert Bryczek met inside the Octagon on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Borralho in Paris, France, in a matchup that paired veteran savvy against rising power. The Paris crowd was buzzing as the fight opened, with both men feeling out the range, but it didn’t take long for the action to heat up. Bryczek came out pressing forward, using his aggressive style to keep Tavares on the back foot and find openings for his heavy hands.

Midway through the first round, Bryczek stunned Tavares with a sharp combination that had the veteran briefly wobbled. The Polish striker smelled blood and pushed for a finish, but Tavares’ experience showed as he stayed calm, clinched to buy time, and survived the early storm. The crowd erupted at the near-finish, sensing that this fight could end at any moment.

The second round saw a more measured pace from Tavares, who began to find his jab and work leg kicks to slow Bryczek’s pressure. For a moment, it appeared the momentum might shift, with Tavares landing several clean shots that forced Bryczek to reset. The veteran’s adjustments made the fight more competitive, and the round was close enough to keep the outcome in question heading into the final frame.

In round three, Bryczek wasted no time reasserting himself. Just over a minute into the round, he connected with a crisp right hand that sent Tavares stumbling backward. Smelling the finish, Bryczek swarmed with a barrage of punches, forcing the referee to step in at 1:43 of the round. The TKO win sent the Paris crowd into a frenzy and marked a statement performance for the Polish fighter.

Bryczek’s victory over a durable veteran like Tavares is likely to boost his standing in the middleweight division and open the door to bigger opportunities. For Tavares, the loss was a setback but once again showcased his toughness and ability to weather adversity. After the fight, Bryczek praised Tavares for being a difficult opponent and promised that fans could expect even more devastating performances in the future.