Brad Tavares will be going into enemy territory later this month.
The middleweight takes on Gregory Rodrigues on Jan. 21 at UFC 283 in Rio de Janeiro. It’s safe to assume Brazil’s Rodrigues (13-4 MMA, 4-1 UFC) will have the crowd on his side like most Brazilians do in home fights.
Given the passion and the “you’re going to die” chants from the fans, non-Brazilians might find it intimidating and even a disadvantage to some degree – but not Tavares (19-7 MMA, 14-7 UFC). He’s unfazed by what may come with being the visitor.
