Brad Tavares removed from UFC roster after 15 years with promotion

Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC For the first time in 15 years, Brad Tavares isn’t part of the UFC’s immediate plans.
The veteran middleweight, who made his octagon debut all the way back in 2010, has been removed from the UFC roster following the completion of his most recent contract.
UFC officials confirmed the news to MMA Fighting on Saturday.
While it’s entirely possible that Tavares could still eventually re-sign with the UFC, for now he’s been removed from the rost