Brad Tavares, a UFC middleweight, shared reflections on his 15-year career as he prepares to face Gerald Meerschaert at UFC Vegas 105. At 37, Tavares expressed surprise at how long he has been in the UFC since debuting at 21. He didn't foresee the duration of his career but has embraced his role as a leader at Xtreme Couture, where he trains alongside other notable fighters. Tavares recalls fond memories of entering the iconic gym and acknowledges the significant impact the UFC has had on his life.
"It's funny, right before I came here, I was talking to my wife about it. I've spent a huge portion of my life in the UFC. I got in when I was like 21,22, and now I'm 37."
"I kind of just naturally grew into that role I guess you could say. It's so weird because, even though I say, you know, not picturing life before UFC, but it still does feel like just yesterday."
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