Tai Tuivasa 2024: 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's wife and kids

Tai Tuivasa was previously married to Brierley Pedro, with whom he shares a son named Carter. However, the couple has since separated. Tai Tuivasa was next in a relationship with Millie Elder Holmes, an influencer and shareholder in a skincare company. The two have shared glimpses of their relationship on social media, including travel and events together. However, recent social media activity suggests that they may no longer be together.

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' next defeated Derrick Lewis at UFC 271. However, his career went downhill after this victory, as he lost 4 consecutive fights next. Ciryl Gane, Ciryl Gane, Sergei Pavlovich, and Alexander Volkov were the fighters who handed Tuivasa his 4 losses. Now, he is going to face Jairzinho Rozenstruik at UFC 305.

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 14-7-0 (13 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 2024

As of August 2024, 'Bam Bam' has earned around $2 million in his UFC career. As per sources, Tuivasa's biggest paycheck came at UFC 293. He earned a large sum of $860,000. In his last fight against Augusto Sakai, 'Bam Bam' bagged a whopping $500,000.

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