Tai Anthony Tuivasa is an Australian MMA fighter. Called Bam Bam, he participates in the heavyweight division at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Born on March 16, 1993, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Bam Bam faced Rashad Coulter on his UFC debut at UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura on November 18, 2017, whom he defeated in Round 1. He is the first Australian of Indigenous origin to win a fight in the UFC. He has since then put up an impressive performance inside the Octagon, winning Performance of the Night four times and Fight of the Night once. Bam Bam has also indulged in boxing and kickboxing, apart from MMA. He is regarded as a beast inside the Octagon, given the way he dismantles his opponents. Tai Tuivasa has been considered to be talented with his MMA skills.
Bam Bam has secured an MMA record of 21 fights till now in his career. Having won 14 fights (13 by knockout and 1 by decision), he lost 7 fights (3 by knockout, 3 by submission, and 1 by decision). Moreover, the Australian fighter is set to face Jairzinho Rozenstruik in his next fight at UFC 305 on August 17, 2024.
Tai Tuivasa's fighting style
Tai “Bam Bam” Tuivasa is basically a striker inside the Octagon. However, he also possesses knowledge about Muay Thai and kickboxing. Although he prefers to use his fists against his opponents, thereby giving rise to the name “Bam Bam,” he can land some devastating strikes using his kickboxing and Muay Thai skills. All these different fighting skills help him in the systematic destruction of his opponents inside the Octagon.
Tai Tuivasa has proven himself to be a serious challenge in the heavyweight division of the UFC. He can very well find himself in title fights in the future if he keeps on with his current performances inside the UFC.
What is Tai Tuivasa ranked?
Presently, Tai Tuivasa is ranked No.19 in the heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Best of Tai Tuivasa before the UFC
Before arriving in the UFC, Tai “Bam Bam” Tuivasa was undefeated in his MMA career. He even won championships at that time. Here is a look at some fights he had during that time.
Tai Tuivasa vs Aaron Nieborak
This fight happened at Gladiator Cage Fighting: Gladiators 2 on August 31, 2012, in Sydney, Australia. Tuivasa beat Nieborak via KO/TKO by punches in just 40 seconds of Round 1.
Tai Tuivasa vs Erik Nosa
These two locked horns at Gladiator Cage Fighting: Gladiators 3 on November 9, 2012, in Sydney, Australia. Bam Bam defeated Mustang via KO/TKO by punches in 28 seconds of Round 1.
Tai Tuivasa vs Brandon Sosoli
These two clashed at AFC 16 on June 18, 2016, in Melbourne, Australia. Tuiivasa defeated Sosoli via KO/TKO with an elbow in just 21 seconds of Round 1. Consequently, he became the AFC heavyweight champion.
Tai Tuivasa vs James McSweeney
Bam Bam clashed with The Hammer at AFC 17 on October 15, 2016, in Melbourne, Australia. Tuivasa defeated McSweeney via KO/TKO by corner stoppage in 5 minutes of Round 1. He successfully retained his AFC heavyweight title.
*Last updated on August 13, 2024.
FAQs on Tai Tuivasa Fighting Style
A. Tai Tuivasa is Samoan on his father’s side and Wiradjuri (indigenous Australian tribe) on his mother’s side.
A. Bam Bam Tuivasa uses a Southpaw stance during fighting.
A. Tai Tuivasa lost to Marcin Tybura in the first round via a rear naked choke submission.
A. 49% is the Str Acc. of Tai Tuivasa.
A. Tai Tuivasa is going to face Jairzinho Rozenstruik in his upcoming fight.
