UFC Fight Night 222: Brad Tavares vs Bruno Silva 4/22/2023 – Saturday evening will see an interesting battle between Brad Tavares and Bruno Silva at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. A list of fights is all set to take place at the UFC Fight Night 222. Tavares and Silva will face off in the Middleweight Division battle. Both fighters have lost eight fights in their career but Silva has fought more bouts.
This is not going to be an easy fight for Silva or Tavares since both fighters are skilled in their fighting style. Based on the recent odds, Brad Tavares will emerge the winner of the fight against Bruno Silva as predicted by the best UFC betting websites US.
UFC Fight Night 222: Brad Tavares vs Bruno Silva 4/22/2023
| When: | Saturday, April 22, 2023, 7:00 PM ET |
|---|---|
| Where: | UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. |
| TV: | Pay Per View / ESPN+ |
| Stream: | UFC Fight Pass |
UFC Fight Night 222: Brad Tavares vs Bruno Silva 4/22/2023 Odds
| Fighter | Odds | Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Tavares | -160 | Bruno Silva | +140 |
Main Card
Brad Tavares
Brad Tavares is coming to this fight with an overall record of 19-8-0 and has managed to win two fights in a row. Last July, Tavares took on Dricus Du Plessis and managed to lose through decision.
Tavares is standing at 6’1” in the ring with a reach of 74” and poses an orthodox stance. The fighter is managing to land an average of 3.30 significant strikes every minute with an accuracy of 44 percent.
In terms of takedowns, Tavares is attempting 0.86 takedowns every 15 minutes with 26 percent accuracy.
Bruno Silva
Bruno Silva, also called ‘Blindado’ in the ring holds a career record of 22-8-0. The fighter is coming here after losing two fights in a row. Last August, Silva managed to lose to Gerald Meerschaert through submission.
Silva is standing at 6’0” in the ring with a reach of 74” and uses an orthodox stance in his fights. Silva is landing an average of 4.31 significant strikes every minute with an accuracy of 48 percent.
When it comes to takedowns, Silva is attempting 0.66 takedowns every 15 minutes with an accuracy of 18 percent.
Tavares vs Silva Betting Numbers
| Record | 19-8-0 | 22-8-0 |
| Last Fight | Loss | Loss |
| Country | United States | Brazil |
| Height | 6′ 1″ | 6′ 0″ |
| Weight (lbs) | 185 lbs. | 185 lbs. |
| Reach (in) | 74″ | 74″ |
| Win by KO/TKO | 26% | 86% |
| Win by Submission | 11% | 0% |
| Decisions | 63% | 14% |
| Strikes landed per minute | 3.30 | 4.31 |
| Striking accuracy | 43% | 48% |
| Striking absorbed per minute | 3.01 | 4.58 |
| Striking defense | 56% | 44% |
| Takedown average | 0.86 | 0.66 |
| Takedown accuracy | 26% | 18% |
| Takedown defense | 80% | 71% |
| Submission average | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Tavares vs Silva Betting Picks
Bruno Silva will show his strength and speed in the ring. However, Tavares is turning out to be the favorite in this matchup. Brad Tavares will win the fight on Saturday evening according to the latest UFC betting odds today.
