Brad Tavares received a custom “50 clean tests” jacket ahead of UFC Vegas 114 and can break the UFC middleweight wins record if he defeats eryk anders on Sat., March 14 2026 at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Tavares Honored For 50 Clean Tests
Senior Vice President of Athlete Health and Performance Jeff Novitzky presented Tavares with the custom jacket in recognition of 50 drug tests passed over his lengthy Octagon career, which began in 2010. Novitzky noted Tavares has been in the organization for 16 years and highlighted the fighter’s consistent biological samples, saying they are sent to a laboratory that can detect a part per trillion.
That consistency is also why Tavares was not tested as frequently as some other athletes; Novitzky characterized him as “one of the least surprising athletes to receive this accolade. ” Tavares reflected on the early days of testing, recalling that testers showed up weekly and that his overall samples have stayed so consistent there was no reason to overtest him.
Tavares joins a short list of fighters who have received the post-USADA-era jackets, including several high-profile competitors who have been similarly recognized.
Eryk Anders Faces Tavares In Record-Setting Opportunity
Tavares arrives at UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Vallejos one victory shy of surpassing Michael Bisping for the most wins in UFC middleweight history; both fighters are tied with 16 victories at 185 pounds. If Tavares defeats Eryk Anders, he will break that tie and claim the record.
The pairing of Tavares and Eryk Anders is scheduled as the penultimate fight on the prelims for UFC Vegas 114. The event is set for the Meta Apex in Enterprise, USA, and the card lists a mix of main-card and preliminary bouts, with Tavares vs Eryk Anders appearing on the preliminary slate.
Broadcast arrangements for the event include coverage in the UK and the USA and streaming options for viewers, matching the published event distribution details.
What Comes Next
With the jacket presentation complete, Tavares will shift focus to preparation for his matchup. The immediate stakes are clear: a win would both extend his legacy in the division and give him a new benchmark in middleweight history. Fans and bettors will watch the prelims closely to see whether Tavares can convert the milestone recognition into another victory over eryk anders on Sat., March 14 2026.
