Why is Tai Tuivasa called Bam Bam?

Last Modified Aug 16, 2024 12:28 GMT
Why is Tai Tuivasa called Bam Bam?
Tai Tuivasa {Image courtesy: @bambamtuivasa on Instagram}

Tai Tuivasa is an Australian professional mixed martial artist and a boxer who is currently a part of the leading professional mixed martial arts promotion, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He fights in the heavyweight division of the elite promotion where he is placed at tenth spot as of August 16, 2024.

Soon after developing a fascination with mixed martial arts, Tai Tuivasa switched from rugby and chased a professional career in it. He made his inaugural appearance in a professional mixed martial arts cage on July 6, 2012, opposite Simon Osborne. Tuivasa started his career with a dominant win over Osborne by shutting his lights off in the first round of the bout.

After compiling a clean record of six consecutive wins without incurring a loss, Tai Tuivasa stepped foot inside the UFC octagon on November 19, 2017. He was welcomed to the octagon by Rashad Coulter at UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura. Tuivasa’s promotional debut in the promotion went as planned as he defeated Coulter in the first round by knockout.

As of August 16, 2024, Tai Tuivasa is on a four-fight losing streak in the UFC. He would look to change that and return to winning ways by defeating Jairzinho Rozenstruik whom he is scheduled to face at UFC 305: Du Plessis vs. Adesanya on August 18, 2024, in a heavyweight bout.

Tai Tuivasa’s Nickname

The origin and the genesis of Tai Tuivasa’s nickname “Bam Bam” has not been explained by the UFC heavyweight professional mixed martial artist himself. The alias became popular when it was used by the late WWF professional wrestler Scott Charles Bigelow who was known as “Bam Bam Bigelow” in his professional wrestling circles.

Tai Tuivasa’s professional boxing record

Tai Tuivasa holds a professional boxing record of five wins and two losses as of August 16, 2024. He has won three fights by knockout, one by decision, and one by disqualification. Tuivasa has suffered both of his losses by decision.

7 fights5 wins2 losses
By knockout30
By decision12
By disqualification10

FAQs on Tai Tuivasa's nickname

A. He is nicknamed “Bam Bam.”

A. He has a professional boxing record of five wins and two losses as of August 16, 2024.

A. He made his professional boxing debut in 2012.

A. He made his UFC debut in 2017.

A. He made his professional boxing debut in 2013.

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