The heavyweight clash finally happened! Tai Tuivasa and Marcin Tybura finally clashed at the UFC Vegas 88. The fight was originally scheduled to take place at UFC 298, however, the match was rescheduled due to an injury sustained by Tuivasa. The Australian confessed that he had to undergo surgery to compete and it seems like the surgery might have stopped Tuivasa’s winning chances.
Tuivasa ͏appeared to be off his game when he entered the ͏fight against Tybura. ͏The match ended in the first round, with Tybura securing victory through a rear-naked choke. ͏Tuivasa’s downward spiral continues,͏ as͏ he now finds himself ͏on a four-fight ͏losi͏ng streak. In contrast, Tybura͏ managed to redeem his previous ͏loss against Tom Aspinall.
Tuivasa’s loss was an eyesore to the MMA community considering there was a time when he was very close to getting a title shot. The MMA community took to the internet to express their respective opinion. Some of the comments by the fans are as follows:-
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Tai Tuivasa’s loss was not taken lightly by MMA fans
Starting off a fan stated that the entire card was not up to the markincluding the headliner event.
fuck this card man what a load of shit #UFCVegas88
— THE MMA GURU (@THATBOYMMAGURU) March 17, 2024
The last time Tuivasa lost three matches in a row, he went on to win five matches in a row. However, this time Tybura stopped Tuivasa’s flow, and a fan stated that it’s hard seeing Tuivasa lose.
It hurts seeing Tuivasa lose 💔#UFCVegas88
— Jim Lopez (@PhntmPhreak6) March 17, 2024
Furthermore, a fan was even concerned about Tuivasa’s retirement.
Tai’s gonna have to retire…dude got fraud checked and never recovered #UFCVegas88
— Brendan Ramirez 🐀 (@Mr_Ramirez94) March 17, 2024
Moreover, more fans are calling out Tuivasa to retire from UFC.
Tai, not mad if you retire, still a legend. I’d still cheer if you fought again. #UFCVegas88
— Brock Crow (@DrBrockCrow) March 17, 2024
Another fan called out ‘Bam Bam’ to retire.
aaaaaaand Tai needs to retire #UFCVegas88
— Trace (@TMcgradyR) March 17, 2024
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Furthermore, a fan stated that Tuivasa was looking as if he is starting his MMA journey.
Tai looked like a day 1 white belt
— Gabewalks (@Gabewalks) March 17, 2024
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It can be understood from the reactions of the fans that they are not amused by the performance of Tai Tuivasa. They state that its time for ‘Bam Bam’ to leave the Octagon once and for all. Whats your opinion on Tuivasa’s losing streak? State your thoughts in the comments below.
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