Tuivasa speaks out after latest defeat, says he will never give up
TL;DR
Tai Tuivasa remains determined to fight despite suffering another defeat, marking his sixth consecutive loss. He previously achieved a notable knockout win over Derrick Lewis in 2022.
Key points
- Tai Tuivasa has lost six consecutive fights.
- His last win was a knockout against Derrick Lewis in 2022.
- He lost to Tallison Teixeira at UFC 325.
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Tai Tuivasa doesnât appear to be stepping away, even after another tough outing in the Octagon.
âBam Bamâ hasnât found much success since his 2022 knockout win over Derrick Lewis, which briefly put him at No. 3 in the UFC heavyweight rankings.
Heading into Saturdayâs UFC Perth card, the Australian had lost six straight. And his decision defeat to Tallison Teixeira at UFC 325 was his first appearance of 2026.
Tuivasa spoke to Daniel Cormier after losing a one-sided contest against Jairzinho Rozenstruik on home soil and was later asked about those comments during the post-fight press conference.
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Tuivasa opens up after loss at UFC Perth
Tuivasa was one of the more familiar names on the UFC Perth lineup, joining several other Australians in setting the stage for Jack Della Maddalenaâs headline bout against Carlos Prates.
He continued to struggle with takedown defence, something thatâs been a recurring issue during his recent losing streak.
Sutherland made good use of those opportunities, controlling much of the fight on the ground and winning by three 30-26 scorecards. The English heavyweight had been unranked and without a win in two UFC appearances before stepping into the Octagon for this one.
The result drew questions about whether Tuivasa should continue fighting, but he seems determined to keep going. He shared a message on social media after the loss, saying he plans to return to training and work his way back from yet another setback.
Before those two losses, Tuivasa also suffered defeats against Jairzinho Rozenstruik, Marcin Tybura, Alexander Volkov, Sergei Pavlovich and Ciryl Gane.
âSORRY đ I tried I felt good I put in the work didnât get result. I feel like a sâ câ let my fans down again. Back to the drawing board for me. Câ of a sport,â Tuivasa wrote on Instagram soon after exiting the cage in Perth.
âBUT I WILL NEVER GIVE UP IM FROM WESTERN SYDNEY YOU GOTTA PUT ME OUT FOR ME TO GIVE UP.
âSorry all my loyal fans I really am and to my team love yahs đ«Ąâ€ïžâ
Back then he was one of MMAâs most exciting rising stars. These days âBam Bamâ is simply trying to get back in the win column.
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Q&A
What is Tai Tuivasa's recent fight record?
Tai Tuivasa has lost six straight fights, with his latest defeat coming against Tallison Teixeira at UFC 325.
When did Tai Tuivasa last win a fight?
Tai Tuivasa's last victory was in 2022 when he knocked out Derrick Lewis.
What did Tai Tuivasa say after his latest defeat?
Tai Tuivasa expressed that he will never give up, indicating his commitment to continue fighting.
