At UFC Vegas 105, middleweight veterans Gerald Meerschaert and Brad Tavares met for the first time in their careers. Both fighters aimed to halt losing streaks, with Tavares searching for redemption after two losses and Meerschaert looking to rebound from a loss against ONE Championship’s Reinier de Ridder. The fight highlighted Tavares's striking dominance as he effectively defended against Meerschaert's takedown attempts, securing control of the fight and showcasing superior skills in standing exchanges over three rounds. Despite Meerschaert's efforts, he was unable to impose his ground game.
"Despite a promising start to the fight, Meerschaert struggled to execute his game plan against Tavares, who showcased superior striking and defense throughout the match."
"Tavares successfully defended against numerous takedown attempts, leading to a fight where he maintained a striking edge, largely dictating the pace and flow of the bout."
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