Tai Tuivasa is a 31-year-old Australian heavyweight MMA fighter who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is currently ranked No. 10 in the heavyweight class. Tuivasa made his professional debut in 2012 in Australia and has amassed a record of 14 wins and 7 losses.
‘Bam Bam’ signed a four-fight deal with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in 2016 and made his debut in the promotion against Rashad Coulter at UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura in 2017. Tuivasa became the first Indigenous Australian to win a fight in UFC after defeating Coulter in the inaugural round of their fight by knockout.
Tai Tuivasa's next fight
Tai Tuivasa is set to face Jairzinho Rozenstruik in his next fight at UFC 305: du Plessis vs. Adesanya on August 17, 2024, at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.
| Stats | Tai Tuivasa | Jairzinho Rozenstruik |
| MMA Record | 15-7-0 | 14-5-0 |
| UFC Ranking | No.10 ranked heavyweight | No. 12 ranked heavyweight |
| Last Fight | Loss | Win |
| Country | Australia | Suriname |
| Age | 31 years old | 36 years old |
| Height | 6 feet 2 inches | 6 feet 2 inches |
| Weight | 265.50 lbs | 257.00 lbs |
| Reach | 75 in | 78 in |
| Striking Accuracy | 50% | 50% |
| Takedown Accuracy | - | - |
| Takedown Defense | 57% | 75% |
| Win Streak (Active) | - | 1 |
| MMA Debut | 2012 | 2012 |
Tai Tuivasa's last fight
Tai Tuivasa had his last fight against Marcin Tybura in the main event at UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura on March 16, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. However, Tuivasa was submitted via a rear-naked choke by Volkov at 4:08 in the first round.
Tai Tuivasa's MMA record
With more than a decade of expertise in the sport, Tai Tuivasa boasts a record of 14 wins and 7 losses in mixed martial arts. The majority of his wins are via knockout(13), and only 1 via decision.
| 21 matches | 14 wins | 7 losses |
| By knockout | 13 | 3 |
| By submission | 0 | 3 |
| By decision | 1 | 1 |
*Last updated on August 13, 2024.
FAQs
A. Tai Tuivasa is set to face Jairzinho Rozenstruik in his next fight at UFC 305.
A. Tai Tuivasa's next fight is on August 17, 2024 against Jairzinho Rozenstruik.
A. Tai Tuivasa is currently ranked No.10 in the heavyweight division of the promotion.
A. Tai Tuivasa made his professional MMA debut in 2012.
A. Tai Tuivasa faced Marcin Tybura in his last fight.
