Best fights of Tai Tuivasa
Over 14 years as a professional, Tai Tuivasa has compiled a 14-10 (13) record, including two title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Tai Tuivasa KOs Derrick Lewis
On February 12, 2022 Tai Tuivasa faced Derrick Lewis in a heavyweight bout. Tuivasa was 28 years old with a record of 13-3, and Lewis was 37 with a record of 26-8. Tuivasa was on a 4-fight winning streak and Lewis was coming off a win. Tuivasa stopped Derrick Lewis via KO in the 2nd round.
2. Tai Tuivasa KOs Brandon Sosoli in 21 seconds
On June 18, 2016 Tai Tuivasa fought Brandon Sosoli for the vacant AFC heavyweight title. Tuivasa was 23 years old with a record of 4-0, and Sosoli was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tuivasa was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Tuivasa stopped Brandon Sosoli via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
3. Tai Tuivasa defeats Andrei Arlovski
On June 9, 2018 Tai Tuivasa faced Andrei Arlovski in a heavyweight bout. Tuivasa was 25 years old with a record of 8-0, and Arlovski was 39 with a record of 27-15. Tuivasa was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak and Arlovski was on a 2-fight winning streak. Tuivasa won via unanimous decision.
4. Tai Tuivasa loses to Alexander Volkov via KO
On September 10, 2023 Tai Tuivasa faced Alexander Volkov in a heavyweight bout. Tuivasa was 30 years old with a record of 14-5, and Volkov was 34 with a record of 36-10. Tuivasa was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Volkov was on a 2-fight winning streak. Volkov submitted Tuivasa via Ezekiel choke in the 2nd round.
5. Tai Tuivasa loses to Jairzinho Rozenstruik via split decision
On August 18, 2024 Tai Tuivasa faced Jairzinho Rozenstruik in a heavyweight bout. Tuivasa was 31 years old with a record of 14-7, and Rozenstruik was 36 with a record of 14-5. Tuivasa was on a 4-fight losing streak, while Rozenstruik was coming off a win. Tuivasa lost via split decision. Went the distance with Rozenstruik.
6. Tai Tuivasa loses to Ciryl Gane via KO
On September 3, 2022 Tai Tuivasa faced Ciryl Gane in a heavyweight bout. Tuivasa was 29 years old with a record of 14-3, and Gane was 32 with a record of 10-1. Tuivasa was on a 5-fight winning streak, while Gane was coming off a loss. Gane stopped Tuivasa via KO in the 3rd round.
7. Tai Tuivasa loses to Junior dos Santos via KO
On December 2, 2018 Tai Tuivasa faced Junior dos Santos in a heavyweight bout. Tuivasa was 25 years old with a record of 9-0, and Santos was 34 with a record of 19-5. Tuivasa was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak and Santos was coming off a win. Santos stopped Tuivasa via TKO in the 2nd round.
8. Tai Tuivasa loses to Blagoy Ivanov via unanimous decision
On June 8, 2019 Tai Tuivasa faced Blagoy Ivanov in a heavyweight bout. Tuivasa was 26 years old with a record of 9-1, and Ivanov was 32 with a record of 17-2. Tuivasa was coming off a loss, while Ivanov was coming off a win. Tuivasa lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Ivanov.
9. Tai Tuivasa KOs Stefan Struve
On October 24, 2020 Tai Tuivasa faced Stefan Struve in a heavyweight bout. Tuivasa was 27 years old with a record of 9-3, and Struve was 32 with a record of 29-12. Tuivasa was on a 3-fight losing streak and Struve was coming off a loss. Tuivasa stopped Stefan Struve via KO in the 1st round.
10. Tai Tuivasa KOs Erik Nosa in 28 seconds
On November 9, 2012 Tai Tuivasa faced Erik Nosa in a heavyweight bout. Tuivasa was 19 years old with a record of 2-0, and Nosa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tuivasa was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Tuivasa stopped Erik Nosa via TKO in the 1st round.