Tavares asked to fight more in his post-fight interview, due to only getting two fights a year over the past three years. It was his first TKO in 11 fights in the UFC. The fight was the second of two bouts that were a part of the Spike TV portion of the UFC 134 broadcast.
What was the high spot of this fight?
Spencer sitting up with his back to the cage eating punch after punch was something you don't see often.
Where do these guys go from here?
Tavares asked to fight more, and he deserves to. The KO loss to Shane Roller in his last fight was a big setback, but Tavares still has the ability to be an upper-tier lightweight. A bout against fellow UFC 134 fighter Ross Pearson would be a good test for him.
Honestly, it seems like Spencer Fisher has reached the end of the line in the UFC. He has 16 career fights and a 9-7 record, but he's just 1-4 in his last 5. If it's possible for him, a drop to featherweight might earn him one more chance in the organization.
Watch it now, later, or never?
Later. While the fight ended by TKO and had its moments, it wasn't super exciting and shouldn't take precedence over a plethora of other great moments from this card.
http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/8/7/2350504/mma/fight-card/74507/ufc-133-evans-vs-ortiz
More BE coverage of UFC 134 in the full entry.
Shogun Rua Proves He Can Still Be a Champion - Fraser Coffeen
The Biggest Winners and Losers on the Night - Matthew Roth
Anderson Silva Unmatched at Middleweight, Options Slim - Leland Roling
FightMetric Recap for Anderson Silva, Edson Barboza vs. Ross Pearson - Mike Fagan
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Greatest Hits - Brent Brookhouse
Post-Fight Recap and Analysis - Mike Fagan
Anderson Silva vs. Yushin Okami Fight Video Highlights - ESPN
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Brendan Schaub Fight Video Highlights - ESPN
Bad Boy Presents Bloody Elbow Radio - UFC 134
Anderson Silva Wins Over Rio with Stoppage of Yushin Okami - Matthew Roth
Anderson Silva's Brilliance and Other Post-Hangover Thoughts - Brent Brookhouse
Mauricio Rua Stops Forrest Griffin in Two Minutes - Matthew Roth
Edson Barboza Wins a Split Decision over Ross Pearson - Matthew Roth
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira With a Stunning Knockout of Brendan Schaub - Matthew Roth
UFC 134 Post-Fight Press Conference Updates - Tim Burke
Stanislav Nedkov Silences Brazilian Crowd with Knockout of Luis Cane - Matthew Roth
Thiago Tavares Ground and Pounds Spencer Fisher to a Second Round Stoppage - Matthew Roth
Rousimar Palhares Wins a Decision in a Strange But Great Fight With Dan Miller - Tim Burke
Paulo Thiago Takes a Dominant Decision Victory Over David Mitchell - Tim Burke
Raphael Assuncao Outworks Johnny Eduardo to Decision - Matthew Roth
Erick Silva Puts Luis Ramos to Sleep with a Massive Right - Matthew Roth
Yuri Alcantara Grapples Felipe Arantes to a Decision - Matthew Roth
Yves Jabouin Works Ian Loveland to a Split Decision - Matthew Roth