Who Is Brad Tavares Wife? UFC Fighter Daughter And Family

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Brad Tavares wife is a mystery to his fans, as he keeps his personal life private and confidential. They are eager to know his partner Joie. 

Brad Tavares is an American Mixed Martial Artist (MMA) born on December 21, 1987, in Kailua, Hawaii. The fighter currently competes in the middleweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

He started practicing karate when he was just 5 years old at the Hawaii Karate Association, where he learned the basics of striking and movement. He worked as a ramp agent for Hawaiian Airlines as a backup plan if his skills were not up to far.

Brad Tavares In Action
Brad Tavares In Action (Source: Instagram)

He later moved on to train in other martial arts, such as jiu-jitsu and kickboxing, which helped him to develop a well-rounded skill test.

As a teenager, Tavares had a brief stint in football but soon returned to martial arts, where he felt more at home.   

He began his professional MMA career in 2007, fighting on the regional circuit in Hawaii, where he quickly earned a reputation as a tough and skilled striker and amassed a record of 5-0 before being signed by the UFC in 2010.

Brad is a UFC fighter who made his UFC debut at The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale, where he defeated Seth Baczynski by unanimous decision. He then went on a four-fight win streak, defeating notable fighters such as Phil Baroni and Dongi Yang.

In 2013, Tavares suffered his first UFC loss to Yoel Romeo, who stopped him with a brutal flying knee in the first round.

Furthermore, he proved that there was no stopping him at that point, as he defeated Thomas Sedano in just 40 seconds to win his first professional in Honolulu at the age of 19. 

Who Is Brad Tavares Wife?

The American MMA fighter Brad Tavares is in a relationship with a girl named Zoie. They both have two beautiful children together named Xya Lee and Starry Lee.

Brad Tavares With His Other-Half
Brad Tavares With His Other-Half (Source: Instagram)

Brad and his partner were seen celebrating many festivals like Christmas and Halloween together with their kids. It seems that his better half is also running a business called Bossy Booths. He loves to spend quality family time with his family.

The couple has been in a relationship for a long time, but still, it is not revealed whether they are married or not. Nevertheless, it is clear that they are meant to be with each other. 

Brad Tavares With His family Enjoying Christmas
Brad Tavares With His Family Enjoying Christmas (Source: Instagram)

He maintains a low profile about his personal life, as other information about his wife and children is not available. However, this does not imply that the athlete is merely physical power because he has a pure heart for his family.

He finds time despite his busy schedule to attend family gatherings and even participated in his sister’s graduation.

Family Of MMA Fighter Brad Tavares

Brad Tavares is the son of Hawaiian parents, who were apprehensive about his entrance to the fighting leagues. He hasn’t mentioned his brother yet, but he and his teammates have a good rapport as they support each other’s matched prior day-to-day.

A confessed mama’s boy by heart, it was crucial for him to get her approval as he made sure to help her understand what the sport meant to him.

She saw his dedication, and her heart melted as she began supporting his regular training session. As she finally gave him the go-ahead, his other family members allayed her concerns. 

The UFC Fighter is about to have a match on April 23, 2023, against Bruno Silva in Las Vegas, NV.

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