Brad Tavares wants a piece of former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping for his next fight. He made that clear during his post-fight interview after UFC on FOX 29, but didn’t stop there.

Following his third-round TKO of Krzysztof Jotko (19-4 MMA, 6-4 UFC) on Saturday’s card, Tavares (17-4 MMA, 12-4 UFC) respectfully requested a matchup with Bisping (30-9 MMA, 20-9 UFC), who has been toying with the idea of doing one last fight before retirement.

Unlike others who pursue Bisping out of a personal grudge, his name value or the perception of an easy target, Tavares said he just wants to do a fight that he thinks should have happened long ago. Both fighters have been in the same weight class for the better part of a decade, and Tavares wants to share the octagon with “The Count” before it’s too late.

Tavares sent him message in the octagon after his win, but crossed paths with Bisping backstage and said it to his face, as well (via Instagram):

Props to @bradtavares808 for busting into the @ufconfox production office to call out @mikebisping in person! #UFCGlendale #UFC

UFC on FOX 29 took place at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. The card aired on FOX following early prelims on UFC Fight Pass.

With four-straight wins in the middleweight division after his finish of Jotko, Hawaii’s Tavares wants a noteworthy fight in his weight class. If Bisping opts to step in the octagon one more time before hanging up his gloves, he wants to be the dance partner.

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