Tai Tuivasa 2023: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements

Tai Tuivasa is an Australian born UFC fighter who plies his trade in the heavyweight division of the promotion. The heavyweight contender made his professional MMA debut in 2012 and is currently ranked sixth. 'Bam Bam' had also dipped his toes in other combat sports and has a professional boxing record of 5-2.

Tai Tuivasa: UFC Career

Tuivasa made his UFC debut in 2017 against Rashad Coulter at UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura. He started his UFC career with a sensational first-round KO victory via a flying knee. This KO victory also earned him the 'Performance of the Night' bonus.

Subsequently, 'Bam Bam' extended his win streak, claiming back-to-back victories. He has fought several elite fighters such as Stefan Struve and the former UFC heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos.?

In his fight against Harry Hunsucker at UFC on ESPN: Brunson vs. Holland, Tuivasa secured a magnificent first-round TKO victory in just 49 seconds. He beat Greg Hardy at UFC 264 and followed it up with a win over Harry Hunsucker at UFC 269.

'Bam Bam', who's UFC record stands at 8-3, will fight Alexander Volkov at UFC 293.

Tai Tuivasa: Fighting Style

Tuivasa is one of the best upcoming knockout artists in the UFC heavyweight division. He uses his boxing skills to dominate his opponents. As a result, MMA fans consider him an elite striker. Moreover, 'Bam Bam' is good at being an offensive and defensive fighter, having 50% significant strike accuracy and defense.

Tai Tuivasa: Achievements

Tuivasa has a magnificent professional MMA record of 13-3-0 (10 T/KO). He has earned three UFC post-fight bonuses. Furthermore, before joining the UFC, he was the reigning AFC heavyweight champion.

Tai Tuivasa: Net Worth and Salary 2023

As of February 2022, 'Bam Bam' has earned $963,500 in his UFC career. As per The Sports Daily, Tuivasa's biggest paycheck came at UFC 264. He earned a large sum of $221,000. In his last fight against Augusto Sakai, 'Bam Bam' bagged a whopping $206,000 (his second-highest UFC purse).

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