Tai Tuivasa is a prominent name in the UFC. The heavyweight fighter from Australia has been a part of a few memorable clashes. Tuivasa has earned a massive following owing to his furious knockout capabilities inside the Octagon. He is also known for his somewhat gross but unique celebration of ‘shoey’ which involves drinking beer out of borrowed shoes. Outside the UFC, Tuivasa is a proper family man and takes good care of his wife and only son, Carter Tuivasa. The family-man side of Tuivasa was once more displayed in a wholesome video that surfaced recently. It showcased Tuivasa turning Santa for his son and luring him with a Rolex watch. The video was also shared by the noted MMA covering house, ‘MMA Mania’, which garnered massive reactions from MMA followers.
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A large chunk of fans suggested Tai Tuivasa select a better gift
MMA mania captioned their post, “Tai Tuivasa gave his son a Rolex for Christmas.” Despite the video showcasing some warm moments between Tuivasa and his son, the fans suggested Tuivasa should have chosen a more appropriate gift for his son.
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They opined that a Rolex watch can never be an ideal present for a child of such tender age.
Kid looks like he’s 8, why does he need a Rolex
— Niko Muncie (@niko_muncie) December 24, 2022
Lmao tf he gonna do with a Rolex. Get that kid some hot wheels or something
— meat (@meat_man3) December 24, 2022
I’m sure he would’ve appreciated an R/C race car just as much, if not more. As long as the kid is safe and well fed, you’re being a good parent though.
— Charles “Da Sheikh” (@SheikCharless) December 24, 2022
Some more users accused Tuivasa of trying to show off his riches.
Horrendous use of money. Pls Tai, just get him an xbox instead or something.
— Formerly Formerly Neutral (@ManOfShark) December 24, 2022
Kids gunna trade that at school for some snack packs
— BowDownDeathRow (@BowDownDeathRow) December 25, 2022
Thus, social media users had a lot to say about the gift.
Some fans had other stuff to say about Tai Tuivasa’s earnings and his son’s feelings
Quite a number of fans contradicted that UFC fighters are not paid well by looking at the expensive presents Tuivasa was handing out.
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – OCTOBER 06: Tai Tuivasa of Australia has his hands wrapped prior to his fight during the UFC 243 event at Marvel Stadium on October 06, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
One more user displayed a similar tone, replying, “Find it so hard to believe UFC fighters aren’t getting paid when things like this happen”.
Find it so hard to believe UFC fighters aren’t getting paid when things like this happen
— LFC|UFC (@21_pubgod) December 25, 2022
A fan also commented, “Bruh please save your money. I don’t want to see you fighting at 60”.
Bruh please save your money. I don’t want to see you fighting at 60
— The Player To Be Named Later (@ThePlayr2BNamd) December 24, 2022
Many fans felt the fighter should have chosen a more age-appropriate gift.
These guys forget what being a kid is about. Boy probably would've been happier with a batman or spiderman watch that lights up😂.
— Elevate|Elevate|Elevate (@HoopDreams365) December 24, 2022
lol what, kid’s going to wear it to school and be jealous of all the kids who got robuxs and ps5s for christmas
— stephen (@sb3v3_0) December 24, 2022
What are your thoughts on Tuivasa’s gift to his young son?
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