Tai “Bam Bam” Anthony Tuivasa is an MMA fighter originating from Australia. He is notable for participating in the heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is ranked No.10 in the heavyweight rankings of the UFC. Born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, on March 16, 1993, Tai Tuivasa came to the UFC on November 18, 2017. He faced Rashad Coulter on his debut, whom he defeated in Round 1 and got his first Performance of the Night. Since then, he has only grown as a fighter inside the Octagon and has eliminated his opponents.
He got Performance of the Night four times and Fight of the Night once. He has had 21 fights, of which he won 14 (13 by knockout and 1 by decision) and lost 7 (3 by knockout, 3 by submission, and 1 by decision). He clashed against Marcin Tybura on March 16, 2024, at UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura, but unfortunately lost via a submission. Moreover, Tuivasa will be facing Jairzinho Rozenstruik on August 17, 2024 at UFC 305.
| Name | Tai Anthony Tuivasa |
| Net Worth | $4 million (approx) |
| Age | 31 years |
| Residence | St. Marys, New South Wales, Australia |
| Marital Status | Married to Brierley Pedro and have one son |
| Source of Wealth | MMA Fighting at UFC |
| Endorsements | Not Available |
How much is Tai Tuivasa's net worth in 2024?
As per Celebrity Net Worth, Tai Tuivasa has an accumulated net worth of around $4 million in 2024. This net worth mainly came from his career as an MMA fighter with a reputable promotion like that of UFC.
Tai Tuivasa’s net worth has only increased since he joined MMA fighting. His net worth in 2022 was an estimated $500,000. From there, it has increased to the present amount. However, these sources cannot be considered credible as their authenticity has not been proven.
Tai Tuivasa's salary
As per multiple sources, Tai Tuivasa earned a lump sum of $860K for his fight against Alexander Volkov at UFC 293. Tuivasa lost the bout via submission in the second round and, hence, did not receive any other bonuses. However, his base salary for the fight is yet to be disclosed.
Tai Tuivasa's endorsements
Tai Tuivasa has already started endorsing companies in his MMA career. He has endorsement deals with Drink West, a beer company from Western Sydney. He has also endorsed FTA (From The Arena) and their apparel. It's a community where he was raised.
Tai Tuivasa's investments
Tai Tuivasa had invested in Drink West, a beer company from Western Sydney, alongside his brother-in-law and fellow MMA fighter Tyson Pedro. The company aims to provide the finest beers from the heartland for customers to enjoy.
Tai Tuivasa's charity work
Tai Tuivasa does a lot of charity work for his community in Western Sydney, especially for the kids. He’s helping them to become next-generation rugby and footy players because he has seen the talent among the kids in his neighborhood.
Bam Bam organized an FTA tag clinic, which was attended by 80 kids. He gave them jerseys, trained and taught them so that they could be better players. He stated that during his time, people from Western Sydney were hated, but now they are loved because of their sports skills. It makes him very happy to see his efforts gain positive results.
*Last updated on August 13, 2024.
FAQs
A. Tai Tuivasa belongs to Australia.
A. Tai Tuivasa’s age presently is 31 years.
A. Tai Tuivasa relies on the Southpaw stance during MMA fights.
A. Bam Bam has an MMA record of 14 wins and 7 losses.
A. 49% is the Str Acc. of Tai Tuivasa.
A. Tai Tuivasa's next fight will take place on August 17, 2024, against Jairzinho Rozenstruik.
