Tai Tuivasa issued a heartfelt statement following his defeat, apologizing to his supporters and expressing deep disappointment. He stated he felt great going into the fight and gave everything he had, but achieved zero results and feels he let his fans down once again. Tuivasa acknowledged he must start over in what he called a brutal sport. Despite the setback, he emphatically declared he will never surrender, citing his Western Sydney roots and stating he would have to be destroyed before lowering his hands. He thanked his team and apologized again to his loyal fanbase. The heavyweight is currently on a losing streak but remains committed to continuing his fighting career.
