Tai Tuivasa - News & Rumors - UFC

Will fight at Perth after all Taivasa will fight fellow heavyweight Louie Sutherland at UFC Perth on May 2, according to Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.

Impact Initially, Tuivasa and Sean Sharaf were scheduled for UFC Perth before the latter withdrew from their fight because of a fractured nose. Bam Bam will get a new opponent, 0-2 in two UFC fights, meaning someone's losing streak can finally end at Perth.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Homecoming fight in jeopardy Tuivasa will not fight Sean Sharaf at UFC Perth on May 2, according to Alexander K. Lee of MMAFighting.com.

Impact Tuivasa was scheduled against Sharaf for the event until the latter recently fractured his nose. The former, a native Australian, may not see his next homecoming if the UFC cannot find him a new opponent on under two weeks' notice. Tuivasa is trying to bounce back from a six-fight losing streak.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Sharaf in Perth Tuivasa will take on Sean Sharaf in a heavyweight bout at UFC Perth on May 2, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.

Impact Tuivasa has lost a staggering six straight bouts; his last win in the promotion came in February of 2022. His opponent Sharaf, meanwhile, is winless in his UFC career, sporting an 0-2 record. Something has to give here.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Losing streak hits six Tuivasa lost to Tallison Teixeira via unanimous decision (28-29, 28-29, 28-29) at UFC 325 on Saturday in Sydney, Australia.

Impact The UFC gave Tuivasa a spot on the main card of a numbered event here despite the fact he entered having lost five straight, including four via stoppage. He looked awful once again, but likely should have pulled off the miracle victory had he not shown some of the worst fight IQ in recent memory. Tuivasa managed to drain Teixeira's gas tank despite losing the first two rounds. He had his exhausted opponent on the ropes through Round 3 and almost certainly would have earned the stoppage if he didn't foolishly clinch over and over. The inexplicable decision allowed Teixeira to hang on until the final bell. Tuivasa's last win came against Derrick Lewis in February 2022. That is not a misprint. We are going on four years. It seems impossible to believe the company would run him back out there.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Gets another shot Tuivasa will take on Tallison Teixeira in a heavyweight matchup at UFC 325 on Jan. 31, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact Marketability will take you far in prize fighting, and perhaps there's no better example than Tuivasa, who has lost five fights in a row and is still getting another chance on a big-ticket event. He now draws Teixeira, who is a kill-or-be-killed fighter with a 1-1 record in the UFC. All three of Teixeira's appearances (including on DWCS) have ended within two minutes, so look for this to be a short affair with one man likely falling quickly.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

UFC Fight Night 239: Tai Tuivasa vs. Marcin Tybura odds, picks and predictions In a 5-round heavyweight bout in the main event, Tai Tuivasa and Marcin Tybura meet Saturday at UFC Fight Night 239 -- also known as UFC on...

MARCH 16, 2024 • AZCENTRAL.COM

UFC Fight Night 239 breakdown: Can Marcin Tybura put away Tai Tuivasa? MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom takes a closer look at the UFC Fight Night 239 main event between Tai Tuivasa and Marcin Tybura.

MARCH 14, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

UFC Fight Night 239 headliner Tai Tuivasa unfazed by three-fight skid: 'I've been here before' Tai Tuivasa’s confidence is high as he looks to snap a three-fight losing streak against Marcin Tybura.

MARCH 13, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Tai Tuivasa opens as slight favorite for UFC Fight Night headliner vs. Marcin Tybura Whether or not Tai Tuivasa gets back to his winning ways in March will be a close call, according to oddsmakers.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

UFC 293 results: Alexander Volkov taps Tai Tuivasa with sneaky Ezekiel choke Alexander Volkov wants one last run at UFC gold, and his finish over Tai Tuivasa at UFC 293 takes him one step closer.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

UFC 293 press conference faceoffs: Tai Tuivasa vs. Alexander Volkov and more The UFC 293 main card fighters had their first fight week staredowns following the pre-fight press conference in Sydney.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Alexander Volkov: Tai Tuivasa dangerous every second of the fight, but 'I have more techniques in my arsenal' Alexander Volkov thinks he has more tools than Tai Tuivasa.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Tai Tuivasa 'coming out for heads' in attempt to snap two-fight losing skid vs. Alexander Volkov at UFC 293 Tai Tuivasa will look to rebound in emphatic fashion on home soil.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Video: Israel Adesanya, Tai Tuivasa and more participate in UFC 293 traditional smoking ceremony Consider UFC 293 fight week officially underway after Israel Adesanya, Tai Tuivasa and others took part in a Aboriginal custom.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Video: UFC 293 'Countdown' for Tai Tuivasa vs. Alexander Volkov Did you miss the debut of UFC 293 “Countdown” or just want to watch it again? Check out the main event preview now.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

UFC full fight video: Ciryl Gane KOs Tai Tuivasa in ridiculous Fight of the Night battle in Paris Watch Ciryl Gane and Tai Tuivasa put on one of the best UFC heavyweight fights of recent memory.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Tai Tuivasa opens up on Sergei Pavlovich loss: 'The first hit and I knew I was f*cked' Tai Tuivasa tasted Sergei Pavlovich’s power right off the bat.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Tai Tuivasa opens up on Sergei Pavlovich loss: 'The first hit and I knew I was f*cked' Tai Tuivasa tasted Sergei Pavlovich’s power right off the bat.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Heavyweights Tai Tuivasa, Alexander Volkov tapped for UFC 293 clash in Sydney Tai Tuivasa will attempt to snap his two-fight losing skid on home soil when he meets Alexander Volkov at UFC 293 in Sydney.

JULY 6, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

JULY 6, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

JULY 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Jailton Almeida Targeting October Showdown With Tai Tuivasa Following UFC on ABC 4 Win | Fightful News UFC heavyweight contender, Jailton Almeida, wants to face Tai Tuivasa in his next fight as he progresses towards an eventual title shot in 2...

MAY 15, 2023 • FIGHTFUL.COM

Jailton Almeida wants Tai Tuivasa next, sees himself fighting for UFC heavyweight title in 2024 Jailton Almeida expects to be fighting for the UFC heavyweight title in 2024.

MAY 13, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

UFC free fight: Sergei Pavlovich wrecks Tai Tuivasa in brutal first-round KO Sergei Pavlovich needed just 54 seconds to knock out Tai Tuivasa in December 2022.

APRIL 19, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

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APRIL 17, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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