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Tai Tuivasa

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Australia, Sydney, New South Wales
Lions High Performance Centre
Age: 33
15
Wins
11
Losses
0
DRAWS
@bambamtuivasa
@bambamtuivasa
No fight booked

Last fightLoss

Tai TuivasaTai Tuivasa
vs
Robelis DespaigneRobelis Despaigne

Split decisionUFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja 2

  • Pro record 15-11-0
  • UFC record 8-11-0
  • Outside the UFC 7-0-0
  • 8 UFC losses in a row
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Fighter Details

Height:
6'2" (188 cm)
Weight:
264 lbs (120 kg)
Reach:
75" (191 cm)
Stance:
Southpaw
DOB:
16th Mar. 1993
Age:
33
AI Rank:
Unranked

UFC statistics

UFC round data: 19 bouts · through 2026-09-19

3.25
Significant Strikes Landed per Min
48%
Significant Striking Accuracy
4.36
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Min
0.1
Average Takedowns per 15 Min
11%
Takedown Accuracy
0.0
Submission Average per 15 Min
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UFC Record Breakdown

8-11UFC Record
KO/TKO (37%)
Decision (5%)
Losses (58%)

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy48%
Takedown Accuracy11%
Takedown Defense56%

Heuristic ratings

Heuristic scores · 0–100

Fight IQ26/100

19 UFC bouts · 51 division peers

Data through 2026-09-19

Cardio100/100

7 bouts reaching round 3

Data through 2026-09-19

How these scores are calculated

Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.

Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.

Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.

Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Tai Tuivasa's professional MMA record?

Tai Tuivasa has a professional MMA record of 15-11-0 (wins-losses-draws).

What is Tai Tuivasa's UFC record?

Tai Tuivasa's UFC record is 8-11-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 7-0-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.

Who does Tai Tuivasa fight next?

Tai Tuivasa does not have a fight currently scheduled.

How old is Tai Tuivasa?

Tai Tuivasa is 33 years old, born March 16, 1993.

How tall is Tai Tuivasa?

Tai Tuivasa stands 188 cm (6'2") tall, with a 191 cm (75") reach.

Where is Tai Tuivasa from?

Tai Tuivasa is from Australia.

What is Tai Tuivasa's nickname?

Tai Tuivasa is known as "Bam Bam".

When was Tai Tuivasa's last fight?

Tai Tuivasa last fought on September 19, 2026 at UFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja 2, losing to Robelis Despaigne by split decision.

What were the scorecards for Tai Tuivasa vs Robelis Despaigne?

Tai Tuivasa lost to Robelis Despaigne by split decision at UFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja 2 on September 19, 2026. The official scorecards were Sal D'amato 29-28, Jovany Varela 28-29, Felicia Oh 29-28 (winner's score first).

What were the scorecards for Tai Tuivasa vs Louie Sutherland?

Tai Tuivasa lost to Louie Sutherland by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates on May 2, 2026. All three judges (Evan Field, Nathan Pintabona, Clemens Werner) scored the fight 30-26 in Louie Sutherland's favor.

Tai Tuivasa scouting report

Tai Tuivasa (Australia) is a 33-year-old heavyweight who is 15-11 as a pro and 8-11 in the UFC (7-0 outside it). He debuted at UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura on November 18, 2017; seven of his eight UFC wins came by KO/TKO and one by decision; he has lost his last eight UFC bouts; his UFC wins include Derrick Lewis (now ranked #12 at heavyweight). He avoids 43.7% of opponents' significant strikes (heavyweight average: 50.3%; 17th percentile of 51 active heavyweights with at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of fight time) and lands 0.1 takedowns per 15 minutes (average: 1.5; 19th percentile). His reach of 75 inches is 3.3 inches shorter than the heavyweight average (78.3 inches). Last fight: split-decision loss to Robelis Despaigne, then 1-2 in the UFC, on September 19, 2026 (UFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja 2). No next fight is booked.

Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of October 31, 2026); not AI-written.

Tai Tuivasa vs the heavyweight average

Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 19 UFC bouts (2:40:40 of fight time).

StatTuivasaDivision averagePercentile
Significant strikes landed per minute3.3522 in 2:40:40426
Significant strike accuracy48.4%522 of 1,078 landed52.4%32
Significant strikes absorbed per minute4.4701 in 2:40:403.779
Significant strike defense43.7%544 of 1,245 avoided50.3%17
Takedowns per 15 minutes0.11 in 2:40:401.519
Takedown accuracy11.1%1 of 9 landed36.1%—†
Takedown defense56.3%27 of 48 stopped69.3%28
Submission attempts per 15 minutes00 in 2:40:400.324
Knockdowns per 15 minutes0.88 in 2:40:400.577
Control time15.6%25:04 of 2:40:4022.6%44
Average fight time8:2719 bouts9:5032
Height188 cm74″192 cm75.5″
Reach191 cm75″199 cm78.3″
  • Division average and percentile: 51 active heavyweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
  • Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.
  • †No percentile: fewer than 50 significant-strike or 10 takedown attempts behind this rate.

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UFC fight record

UFC record: 8-11

Every UFC bout, newest first. Open a bout for the full result, judges' scorecards and round-by-round stats.

  1. LUFC record after this bout: 8-11-0
    Tai Tuivasa
    Tai Tuivasa
    vs
    Robelis Despaigne
    Robelis Despaigne
    Pro record now: 7-2-0UFC record entering: 1-2-0
    DECUFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja 2Sep 19, 2026Result & stats
  2. LUFC record after this bout: 8-10-0
    Tai Tuivasa
    Tai Tuivasa
    vs
    Louie Sutherland
    Louie Sutherland
    Pro record now: 11-6-0UFC record entering: 0-2-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. PratesMay 2, 2026Result & stats
  3. LUFC record after this bout: 8-9-0
    Tai Tuivasa
    Tai Tuivasa
    vs
    Tallison Teixeira
    Tallison Teixeira
    Pro record now: 9-1-0UFC record entering: 1-1-0
    DECUFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2Jan 31, 2026Result & stats
  4. LUFC record after this bout: 8-8-0
    Tai Tuivasa
    Tai Tuivasa
    vs
    Jairzinho Rozenstruik
    Jairzinho Rozenstruik
    Pro record now: 15-6-0UFC record entering: 8-5-0
    DECUFC 305: Du Plessis vs. AdesanyaAug 17, 2024Result & stats
  5. LUFC record after this bout: 8-7-0
    Tai Tuivasa
    Tai Tuivasa
    vs
    Marcin Tybura
    Marcin Tybura
    Pro record now: 27-12-0UFC record entering: 11-7-0
    SUBR1 4:08UFC Fight Night: Tuivasa vs. TyburaMar 16, 2024Result & stats
  6. LUFC record after this bout: 8-6-0
    Tai Tuivasa
    Tai Tuivasa
    vs
    Alexander Volkov
    Alexander Volkov#2
    Pro record now: 41-11-0UFC record entering: 10-4-0
    SUBR2 4:37UFC 293: Adesanya vs. StricklandSep 9, 2023Result & stats
  7. LUFC record after this bout: 8-5-0
    Tai Tuivasa
    Tai Tuivasa
    vs
    Sergei Pavlovich
    Sergei Pavlovich#3
    Pro record now: 20-3-0UFC record entering: 4-1-0
    KO/TKOR1 0:54UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. HollandDec 3, 2022Result & stats
  8. LUFC record after this bout: 8-4-0
    Tai Tuivasa
    Tai Tuivasa
    vs
    Ciryl Gane
    Ciryl GaneChampion
    Pro record now: 14-2-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 7-1-0
    KO/TKOR3 4:23UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. TuivasaSep 3, 2022Result & stats
  9. WUFC record after this bout: 8-3-0
    Tai Tuivasa
    Tai Tuivasa
    vs
    Derrick Lewis
    Derrick Lewis#12
    Pro record now: 29-14-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 17-6-0
    KO/TKOR2 1:40UFC 271: Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2Feb 12, 2022Result & stats
  10. WUFC record after this bout: 7-3-0
    Tai Tuivasa
    Tai Tuivasa
    vs
    Augusto Sakai
    Augusto Sakai
    Pro record now: 16-5-1UFC record entering: 4-2-0
    KO/TKOR2 0:26UFC 269: Oliveira vs. PoirierDec 11, 2021Result & stats
  11. WUFC record after this bout: 6-3-0
    Tai Tuivasa
    Tai Tuivasa
    vs
    Greg Hardy
    Greg Hardy
    Pro record now: 7-5-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 4-3-0 (1 NC)
    KO/TKOR1 1:07UFC 264: Poirier vs. McGregor 3Jul 10, 2021Result & stats
  12. WUFC record after this bout: 5-3-0
    Tai Tuivasa
    Tai Tuivasa
    vs
    Harry Hunsucker
    Harry Hunsucker
    Pro record now: 7-6-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0
    KO/TKOR1 0:49UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. HollandMar 20, 2021Result & stats
  13. WUFC record after this bout: 4-3-0
    Tai Tuivasa
    Tai Tuivasa
    vs
    Stefan Struve
    Stefan Struve
    Pro record now: 33-13-0UFC record entering: 13-10-0
    KO/TKOR1 4:59UFC 254: Khabib vs. GaethjeOct 24, 2020Result & stats
  14. LUFC record after this bout: 3-3-0
    Tai Tuivasa
    Tai Tuivasa
    vs
    Serghei Spivac
    Serghei Spivac#9
    Pro record now: 18-7-0UFC record entering: 0-1-0
    SUBR2 3:14UFC 243: Whittaker vs. AdesanyaOct 5, 2019Result & stats
  15. LUFC record after this bout: 3-2-0
    Tai Tuivasa
    Tai Tuivasa
    vs
    Blagoy Ivanov
    Blagoy Ivanov
    Pro record now: 19-6-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 1-1-0
    DECUFC 238: Cejudo vs. MoraesJun 8, 2019Result & stats
  16. LUFC record after this bout: 3-1-0
    Tai Tuivasa
    Tai Tuivasa
    vs
    Junior Dos Santos
    Junior Dos Santos
    Pro record now: 21-9-0UFC record entering: 13-4-0
    KO/TKOR2 2:30UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs. TuivasaDec 1, 2018Result & stats
  17. WUFC record after this bout: 3-0-0
    Tai Tuivasa
    Tai Tuivasa
    vs
    Andrei Arlovski
    Andrei Arlovski
    Pro record now: 34-24-0 (2 NC)UFC record entering: 16-9-0
    DECUFC 225: Whittaker vs. Romero 2Jun 9, 2018Result & stats
  18. WUFC record after this bout: 2-0-0
    Tai Tuivasa
    Tai Tuivasa
    vs
    Cyril Asker
    Cyril Asker
    Pro record now: 9-4-0UFC record entering: 2-2-0
    KO/TKOR1 2:18UFC 221: Romero vs. RockholdFeb 10, 2018Result & stats
  19. WUFC record after this bout: 1-0-0
    Tai Tuivasa
    Tai Tuivasa
    vs
    Rashad Coulter
    Rashad Coulter
    Pro record now: 9-4-0UFC record entering: 0-1-0
    KO/TKOR1 4:35UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. TyburaNov 18, 2017Result & stats

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