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Tai Tuivasa Record, stats and next fight

14-11-0 (W-L-D)

13Wins by knockout
0Wins by submission
11First round finishes
Tai Tuivasa
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Stats and record

25Pro fights
93%Finish rate
19UFC fights
2Title fights
5Performance bonuses
8Losing streak

Wins by method

KO / TKO13 (93 %)
Submission0 (0 %)
Decision1 (7 %)

Losses by method

KO / TKO3 (27 %)
Submission3 (27 %)
Decision5 (45 %)

Profile

Age
33 years
Born
March 16, 1993
Birthplace
Sydney, Australia
Height
6'2" (188 cm)
Weight
265 lbs (120 kg)
Reach
75" (191 cm)
Division
Heavyweight
Fighting out of
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Team
Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA Tiger Muay Thai & MMA American Kickboxing Academy
UFC debut
November 19, 2017

Fight history

  1. Loss

    vs Robelis Despaigne

    UFC 331 · Sep 19, 2026 · Los Angeles, California, United States

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  2. Loss

    vs Louie Sutherland

    UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates · May 2, 2026 · Perth, Australia

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  3. Loss

    vs Tallison Teixeira

    UFC 325 · Feb 1, 2026 · Sydney, Australia

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  4. Loss

    vs Jairzinho Rozenstruik

    UFC 305 · Aug 18, 2024 · Perth, Australia

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  5. Loss

    vs Marcin Tybura

    UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. Tybura · Mar 16, 2024 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Technical Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    4:08
  6. Loss

    vs Alexander Volkov

    UFC 293 · Sep 10, 2023 · Sydney, Australia

    Method
    Submission (Ezekiel choke)
    Round
    2
    Time
    4:37
  7. Loss

    vs Sergei Pavlovich

    UFC on ESPN: Thompson vs. Holland · Dec 3, 2022 · Orlando, Florida, United States

    Method
    KO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    0:54
  8. Loss

    vs Ciryl Gane Bonus

    UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa · Sep 3, 2022 · Paris, France

    Method
    KO (punches)
    Round
    3
    Time
    4:23
Show 17 earlier fights
  1. Win

    vs Derrick Lewis Bonus

    UFC 271 · Feb 12, 2022 · Houston, Texas, United States

    Method
    KO (elbow)
    Round
    2
    Time
    1:40
  2. Win

    vs Augusto Sakai Bonus

    UFC 269 · Dec 11, 2021 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    KO (punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    0:26
  3. Win

    vs Greg Hardy Bonus

    UFC 264 · Jul 10, 2021 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    KO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    1:07
  4. Win

    vs Harry Hunsucker

    UFC on ESPN: Brunson vs. Holland · Mar 20, 2021 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    0:49
  5. Win

    vs Stefan Struve

    UFC 254 · Oct 24, 2020 · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    Method
    KO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    4:59
  6. Loss

    vs Serghei Spivac

    UFC 243 · Oct 6, 2019 · Melbourne, Australia

    Method
    Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke)
    Round
    2
    Time
    3:14
  7. Loss

    vs Blagoy Ivanov

    UFC 238 · Jun 8, 2019 · Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  8. Loss

    vs Junior dos Santos

    UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Tuivasa · Dec 2, 2018 · Adelaide, Australia

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    2:30
  9. Win

    vs Andrei Arlovski

    UFC 225 · Jun 9, 2018 · Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  10. Win

    vs Cyril Asker

    UFC 221 · Feb 11, 2018 · Perth, Australia

    Method
    TKO (punches and elbows)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:18
  11. Win

    vs Rashad Coulter Bonus

    UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura · Nov 19, 2017 · Sydney, Australia

    Method
    KO (flying knee)
    Round
    1
    Time
    4:35
  12. Win

    vs James McSweeney Title

    Australian FC 17 · Oct 15, 2016 · Melbourne, Australia

    Method
    TKO (corner stoppage)
    Round
    1
    Time
    5:00
  13. Win

    vs Brandon Sosoli Title

    Australian FC 16 · Jun 18, 2016 · Melbourne, Australia

    Method
    KO (elbow)
    Round
    1
    Time
    0:21
  14. Win

    vs Gul Pohatu

    Urban Fight Night 5 · Dec 12, 2015 · Liverpool, Australia

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    0:44
  15. Win

    vs Erik Nosa

    Gladiators Cage Fighting 3 · Nov 9, 2012 · Sydney, Australia

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    0:28
  16. Win

    vs Aaron Nieborak

    Gladiators Cage Fighting 2 · Aug 31, 2012 · Sydney, Australia

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    N/A
  17. Win

    vs Simon Osborne

    Elite Cage Championships 2 · Jul 6, 2012 · Sydney, Australia

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    N/A

Analysis

Tai Tuivasa, known as “Bam Bam”, competes in the UFC heavyweight division and comes from Australia.

His professional record is 14 wins and 11 losses.

He made his promotional debut on November 19, 2017 at UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura against Rashad Coulter (win). He has since gone 8-11 in 19 UFC bouts.

In his most recent fight, on September 19, 2026 at UFC 331, he lost to Robelis Despaigne by split decision.

His career includes 2 title fights and 5 performance bonuses.

He stands 188 cm and has a 191 cm reach.

He trains at Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA Tiger Muay Thai & MMA American Kickboxing Academy out of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Data updated on September 28, 2026. Record and measurements cross-checked against official results and Wikipedia. Text written by the MMA Official editorial team.

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