Tai Tuivasa
“Bam Bam”
Record 14-10-0AustraliaAmerican Kickboxing Academy
The style
Knockout Brawler
One-punch power · Fan favorite · Chin-checked veteran
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Tuivasa is a Western Sydney heavyweight who built his name on one-punch knockouts and post-fight shoey celebrations, with 13 of his 14 wins by KO. Once a top-five contender, he is now on a long losing skid that has stretched into 2026, dropping consecutive decisions to Rozenstruik, Teixeira and Sutherland. He is scheduled to face Robelis Despaigne at UFC 331 in September 2026.
Tale of the tape
| Record | 14-10-0 |
| Age | 33 |
| Height | 6'2" |
| Reach | 75" |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Country | Australia |
| Team | American Kickboxing Academy |
The numbers
Career UFC averages.
| Sig. strikes landed / min | 3.37 |
| Striking accuracy | 48% |
| Sig. strikes absorbed / min | 4.61 |
| Striking defense | 42% |
| Takedowns / 15 min | — |
| Takedown accuracy | — |
| Takedown defense | — |
| Submission attempts / 15 min | — |
How they win
13 KO/TKO0 SUB1 DEC
How they lose
3 KO/TKO3 SUB4 DEC
On The Fight Brief
No fight breakdowns yet — they’ll appear here when Tuivasa lands on a covered card.