Brad Tavares already re-signed with UFC, clears up removal from roster after recent win

Brad Tavares | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC

Brad Tavares is back in the UFC even if he technically never left.

Following a dominant win over Gerald Meerschaert in April, the 15-year UFC veteran was suddenly removed from the roster after promotion officials confirmed to MMA Fighting that Tavares completed his contract. Generally, the UFC removes fighters from the active roster either when a contract is finished or when the promotion actually releases the athlete from their contract.