Gregory Robocop surprises and challenges middleweight veteran to fight at UFC 296

With an eye on getting closer to the top 15, Brazilian invites Brad Tavares to face off at an event that takes place on December 16

Gregory Robocop challenged Brad Tavares. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @gregoryrodriguesmma

Back to the winning path, Gregory Robocop want to perform in the grand UFC 296, scheduled to take place on December 16th. Interested in getting back into the top 15 of the middleweight division (up to 83,9kg), the Brazilian used his social networks to challenge Brad Tavares, an American who is coming off a dominant victory over Chris Weidman.

"And there, Brad Tavares! Are you available for December 16th?” Robocop posted on his official Facebook account. Twitter.

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With no response from the veteran so far, Gregory had a quick reaction from his followers who showed great interest in watching the confrontation, pointing out favoritism to the Brazilian.

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In a devastating performance at UFC 292, Gregory Robocop recovered from defeat suffered by Brunno Hulk by knocking out Russian Denis Tiuliulin in the first round. At 31 years old, the man from Manaus is looking to start a streak of triumphs again to get closer to the top 15 in the category.

Brad Tavares (dir.) was challenged by Gregory Robocop. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

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Like the Brazilian, Brad also triumphed in his last appearance and returned to his winning ways after suffering two consecutive setbacks. In the same event as Robocop, the North American defeated Chris Weidman in dominant performance and achieved 15 UFC victories.

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