Tai Tuivasa: UFC Record, Fight History & Bio

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Fighter metrics

Wins by KO: 14
Wins by submission: 0
Wins by decision: 1
Significant strikes / fight: 19.67

Striking accuracy

49%

384 landed · 780 attempted

Takedown accuracy

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2024-03-16 to 2026-09-19

Wins

0 / 5

Losses

5 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Robelis Despaigne
Sep 19, 2026
Loss
Decision - Split · Round 3 · 5:00
Louie Sutherland
May 2, 2026
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Tallison Teixeira
Jan 31, 2026
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Jairzinho Rozenstruik
Aug 17, 2024
Loss
Decision - Split · Round 3 · 5:00
Marcin Tybura
Mar 16, 2024
Loss
Submission · Round 1 · 4:08
Alexander Volkov
Sep 9, 2023
Loss
Submission · Round 2 · 4:37
Sergei Pavlovich
Dec 3, 2022
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 0:54
Ciryl Gane
Sep 3, 2022
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 3 · 4:23
Derrick Lewis
Feb 12, 2022
Win
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 1:40
Augusto Sakai
Dec 11, 2021
Win
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 0:26
Greg Hardy
Jul 10, 2021
Win
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 1:07
Harry Hunsucker
Mar 20, 2021
Win
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 0:49
Stefan Struve
Oct 24, 2020
Win
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 5:00
Dec 1, 2018
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 2:31
Andrei Arlovski
Jun 9, 2018
Win
DEC · Round 3 · 4:58
Cyril Asker
Feb 10, 2018
Win
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 2:18
Rashad Coulter
Nov 18, 2017
Win
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 4:30

Tai Tuivasa Bio

Tai Tuivasa is an Australian mixed martial artist known as “Bam Bam,” who competes in the UFC heavyweight division. As of September 20, 2026, the UFC lists him as an active heavyweight. Born March 16, 1993, in Sydney, he is listed at 6 feet 2 inches tall with a 75-inch reach; the UFC profile identifies American Top Team as his training base.

Tuivasa began his professional MMA career in 2012 after walking away from a rugby league pathway that included recruitment by the Sydney Roosters. He made his UFC debut on November 19, 2017, finishing Rashad Coulter with a jumping knee. His game is built around pressure, physicality and heavy-handed striking, and his post-fight “Shoey” celebration became a signature part of his public profile. The UFC’s fighter questionnaire also credits him with the Gladiators belt and an AFC heavyweight belt, while noting that he did not attend college.

Record: 15-11-0
Division: Heavyweight
Stance: Southpaw
Height: 6' 2"
Weight: 264 lbs.
Reach: 75"
Leg reach: 39.50
Gym / team: Tiger Muay Thai and MMA
Nationality: Kingswood, Australia
Birth date: Mar 16, 1993 (age 33)
Age: 33
Country: Australia

Tai Tuivasa Questions & Answers

What division does Tai Tuivasa fight in?

Tai Tuivasa competes in the UFC heavyweight division and is listed by the promotion as active as of September 20, 2026.

How tall is Tai Tuivasa?

The UFC lists Tai Tuivasa at 6 feet 2 inches tall, with a 75-inch reach.

When and where was Tai Tuivasa born?

Tai Tuivasa was born on March 16, 1993, in Sydney, Australia.

When did Tai Tuivasa make his UFC debut?

Tuivasa made his UFC debut on November 19, 2017, when he stopped Rashad Coulter with a jumping knee.

Did Tai Tuivasa attend college?

No. In his UFC fighter questionnaire, Tuivasa says he did not attend college and was kicked out of school.

What is Tai Tuivasa’s fighting style?

Tuivasa is primarily a pressure-oriented heavyweight striker whose most recognizable weapons are powerful punches and close-range finishing attacks. He has described himself as a brawler, while the UFC profile highlights his knockout-heavy approach.

Has Tai Tuivasa won any titles outside the UFC?

The UFC’s profile questionnaire credits Tuivasa with holding the Gladiators belt and an AFC heavyweight belt.