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Carlos Jr. and Tavares met in a three-round middleweight fight at UFC 257 on Saturday, January 23. Carlos Jr. is 20-6 overall and 6-4 (1 NC) in the UFC. Tavares is 21-13 and 10-5. Carlos Jr. has 6 UFC wins, 5 of them inside the distance. Tavares has 10 UFC wins, 8 of them by decision. Tavares gives up five inches of reach. Tavares won by decision after three rounds.
| Stat | Carlos Jr. | Tavares |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'2" | 6'1" |
| Reach | 79" | 74" |
| Age | 30 | 33 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 6-4 (1 NC) | 10-5 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 2.0 | 3.4 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.1 | 2.6 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 47% | 42% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 53% | 58% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 3.5 | 0.9 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 41% | 29% |
| Takedown Defense | 50% | 79% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| Control / 15 | 2:12 | 0:10 |
| Finish Rate | 50% | 13% |
| Finished Rate | 10% | 20% |
| Went the Distance | 40% | 67% |
| Average Fight Time | 11:53 | 11:52 |