Tai 'BAM BAM' Tuivasa | Top Finishes
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Top heavyweight talent Tai Tuivasa is no stranger to making a statement in the Octagon, currently riding a five-fight finish streak heading into the UFC Paris main event on Saturday.
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The fact this dude was a social worker for elderly indigenous folk puts him over the top for me. The kinda guy that just makes you want to be the best version of yourself that you can be.
@bri7757
Жыл бұрын
Tai probably beats women
@jimmyjawnn2242
Жыл бұрын
@@bri7757 hopefully he could smack some sense into u as well then huh
@richardruss30
Жыл бұрын
@@bri7757 based on what?
@bri7757
Жыл бұрын
@@richardruss30 lol. Idk. Most UFC fighter probably get physical
@threatball
Жыл бұрын
I really hate people assuming the worst in others, drawing opinions based on “probably”
The way Tai made Derrick faceplant the canvas was crazy, Derrick has never had his lights put out that badly before. He was effectively beaten at his own game.
@DanielGreen61
Жыл бұрын
Though derrick was probably just tired and faceplanted to get out of there 😂
@theironmoose306
Жыл бұрын
Tai has better stamina it looks like and Derrick is known for bad cardio and he is a powerhouse but he did get a taste of his own medicine by a knockout he is a knockout artist too so it’s impressive for tai
@madgavin7568
Жыл бұрын
@@DanielGreen61 He was tired, but Tai nailed Derrick with some good shots. The elbow to the side of the head was all that was needed to tip Derrick over.
@VitalYFZ
Жыл бұрын
@@DanielGreen61 This! Derrick has been known to quit and that's what he did. He wanted out, took the L. He wasn't really out IMO.
@jundialhaqiqa9907
Жыл бұрын
I think Matt Mitrione put out Derrick worse.
Tuivasa is the definition of “natural punching power”
@itsme8117
Жыл бұрын
And he's got some of the most brutal leg kicks in the hw division
@khuongchan
Жыл бұрын
its me Don’t you guys forget those deadly elbows too 🌝
@coldestbeer
Жыл бұрын
I get that too after a couple of beers
@Imozep4Live
Жыл бұрын
francis is better
@emmaschmidt4774
Жыл бұрын
True love = the love of God! *God himself went to the cross for you out of love for you as a human being* Philippians 2:5-8
The Greg hardy knockout will never get old
@Mefistosteles484
Жыл бұрын
He was hurt, though. His legs were shaking after that hits exchange. Being that reckless will cause him troubles when he faces a very technical and powerful striker like Ciryl Gane in his next fight.
@johnlo580
Жыл бұрын
he kiled a kiler
@amateresu6708
Жыл бұрын
@@Mefistosteles484 it was all show. To bait hardy into a good shot.
@carlosinfante5706
Жыл бұрын
it was amazing! From the entrance song to spice girls, to KOing him and then the celebration with the shoey to walk off was fucking legendary!
@gaiusx287
Жыл бұрын
@@Mefistosteles484 Ciryl Gane is highly technical but he's not a powerful heavyweight
I love fighters that make a name by themselves, Tuivasa is earning a star status in the UFC
@shrock6970
Жыл бұрын
too bad gane beats him
@Imozep4Live
Жыл бұрын
he will be back in the nonames faster than you fanboys can say hype LOL
@Ancient_Tribesman
Жыл бұрын
@@shrock6970 You never know, everyone said the same thing about Leon vs Usman. Even if he do lose, he still a fighter that brings alot hype its why he's becoming a fan favorite.
@bullythebooks
Жыл бұрын
@@Imozep4Live Fanboys? Bro who hurt you for real call cps on your parents, the entire sport is based off fans so calling someone a fanboy is silly, Tai just seems like a down to earth guy so people root for him what is wrong with that?
@rodihernandez8953
Жыл бұрын
Casual🤡
The Hardy KO was glorious! Made my night when that happened 👊
@samgibson684
Жыл бұрын
heh heh heh😀
@onYaFace2023
Жыл бұрын
made everyones night lol
@emmaschmidt4774
Жыл бұрын
*The ETERNAL GOD would do anything for you!!* Even out of love for you he went to the cross as a human!! Philippians 2:5-8
@djones4525
Жыл бұрын
@@emmaschmidt4774 anything you say? Will he make you f**k off? 😂
@tomwalker389
Жыл бұрын
Simp.
He keeps this up, he'll be one of the biggest stars in the UFC... Ever. Awesome dude, chill as fuck, and a total fucking killer.
@Imozep4Live
Жыл бұрын
a fat unskilled dude with lucky KOs... how fast everyones jumping the hypetrain. he got embarrassed by cans like spivac
@rodihernandez8953
Жыл бұрын
Casual🤡
@papatango5085
Жыл бұрын
He s funny but average fighter
@jump171
Жыл бұрын
@@papatango5085 average fighter, if u make the ufc you are top 1% to make top 10 you are elite
I'm hoping Tai is the next Mark Hunt. He's definitely improving each fight
@italianstalian331
Жыл бұрын
He's better IMO and might accomplish more , his record is actually better and he's more well rounded , more entertaining , only thing mark has is a few names on his record n he fought for an interim belt
@TemTsD
Жыл бұрын
yea but without the losses
@TCampbellNZ
Жыл бұрын
@@italianstalian331 umm na lol mark Hunt is a pride and k1 legend
@alcottdevalte7440
Жыл бұрын
Tai is a mixture of Hunt and Lewis.
@jamisonlewin
Жыл бұрын
@@italianstalian331 BAM BAM was actually a training partner of Mark Hunt, Mark Hunt has a far more decorated fighting career at this point but because he spent his best years kick boxing you might not recognize from his UFC career, I do believe BAM BAM is continuing the Legacy of Mark Hunt and he’s doing a fantastic job with many entertaining fights on the horizon win or lose.
Mark Hunt created the walk of KO and his once young training partner BAM BAM is continuing the legacy, WS all day baby!
@jinny7303
Жыл бұрын
i was gonna say this guy kinda reminds me of Mark Hunt. didn't realize they were training partners.
@rodihernandez8953
Жыл бұрын
Casual🤡
This dudes elbows are absolutely brutal
he may not be the best HW, but hes dam sure the most entertaining
@rodihernandez8953
Жыл бұрын
CasuAl🤡
@joshcook6431
Жыл бұрын
@@rodihernandez8953 name a more entertaining HW in the div right now?
@philipjovelolesco3754
Жыл бұрын
@@joshcook6431 of you are not entertained by francis and gane, then you are a 1digit IQ casual
2:15 props to Herzog for eating a heavyweight headkick like he's Marvin Vittori, never noticed that
@khimaros
Жыл бұрын
Good spot! haha
@rodihernandez8953
Жыл бұрын
Casual
@ETAisNOW
Ай бұрын
Didn’t even touch him wtf
how can you not love this guy, always puts on a show no matter what. walks out to the octagon with a hilarious song everytime, then you know theres gonna be a knockout in less than 25 mins, then he hops on top of the cage and skulls a beer from a shoe (called a shooey here down under), then goes amongst the fans on the way out to have more shooeys. what a legend
@rodihernandez8953
Жыл бұрын
Casual🤡
For a big fella, he bangs like a 140lbs muay thai fighter, he loves muay tai like he says ….his elbow is crazy accurate.. man did he perfected that
@khimaros
Жыл бұрын
i think he's got the fourth highest striking accuracy in the HW division at around 52%, everything he throws is accurate! I really want him to win vs Gane, but it's a massive test :)
@cd3121
Жыл бұрын
@@khimaros it’s crazy when he throws those elbows, ive never in my life seen a big man throw elbows unexpectedly as accurate as him… all his opponents seems to get hit with them all…lol
You make Australia proud brother! 🇦🇺
The thing about tuivasa is the more you hurt him the more dangerous he becomes lol.
@rodihernandez8953
Жыл бұрын
Casual🤡
@papatango5085
Жыл бұрын
Gane is not ok
@butthurtindianmcowsual8530
Жыл бұрын
Sergei
Really enjoy watching this fella compete. Full of life. Definetly bring an extra energy to the fights..
This guy walksout with the most funniest songs, knocks people out, does the shoey and parties like a rockstar ❤️😂
I love what he said after the Hardy ko, " HE PICKED THE WRONG FELLA TO BANG WITH ", Hardy points to the ground and said let's go, and BAM BAM just went BANG!!!, SFA BABY...
a Banger from Western Sydney 👊💥 big fan of Bam Bam.. probably the best post fight celebration in the UFC 👟🍺💯 the Hardy knockout definitely made Tai a mega fan favorite 😂💯
@rodihernandez8953
Жыл бұрын
Casual🤡
Asker took some big punches there. Fair play. I see he’s not fought since 😬
@ruin3r
Жыл бұрын
He def looked like he didn’t want to be in there while getting bombed on the last minute of that fight, he took the shots better than anyone else though
@therooffairy5979
Жыл бұрын
i was yelling stop the fight for 20 seconds
@saynada2165
Жыл бұрын
Defo, he took them strikes better than Lewis
How could you not like this guy!
Who is Tai Tuivasa? To the blind, he is the light. To the hungry, he is the bread. To the sick, he is the cure. To the lonely, he is the company. To the sad, he is the joy. To the prisoner, he is the freedom. To the poor, he is the treasure. For me, he is everything.
@themagician5082
Жыл бұрын
I think you'd be the only person Tai has ever genuinely feared. He notices the fog your breath leaves on his windows. What else are you doing?
@I-am-stevo
Жыл бұрын
To the shoe he is the beer
@johnlineker2073
Жыл бұрын
After reading your comment Everybody be like to Tai "Jesus is that you??"
The UFC fighters can trully be classified in tiers, looking at how derrick and tuivasa's both rely on their ability to take a hit and fearsome knockout power who in their good days will will unleash terror on most opponents and then cyril gane comes along and outclasses both is a testament to this.
@HonkeyKong54
Жыл бұрын
Derrick never dropped ciyril like tuivasa did
@HonkeyKong54
Жыл бұрын
He could have finished him if he had any kind of ground game
His shimmy after KO is contagious
@rodihernandez8953
Жыл бұрын
Casual
@rodihernandez8953
Жыл бұрын
Casual
well so after I watched this I concluded that saturday will be 🔥
LEGENDARY RUN!!!🔥🇦🇺🇼🇸
Definitely earned the name Bam Bam!
Tai's elbows in those dirty brawls are insane
"He is not doing it out of my shoe!" - Michael Bisping 😂
@frostytheape7741
Жыл бұрын
"he's not having mine" is the actual quote but think whatever you like lol
@Crazimo
Жыл бұрын
@@frostytheape7741 🤓
This is hands down the best knockouts i’ve seen out of any fighter my goodness
Absolute Titan with dynamite hands and sneaky technique, quickness, dexterity, and reaction speed. Truly a scary heavyweight to behold. LFG
If Tai walks Cyrl down everyone gonna be surprised.
@aegisreflector1239
Жыл бұрын
Maybe but doubt it, Cyril can easily switch stances on the fly and counter
@triplelife5147
Жыл бұрын
I think Gane has too much mobility and reach for Tuivasa, but when a guy has the kind of knockout power that Tai has, you only have to be wrong once to lose. Tai definitely has the potential to make it interesting, though I expect that Gane is just going to pick him apart and frustrate him from range, like he did to Derrick Lewis.
@MoodyMichaelj
Жыл бұрын
not me .
@nickkelly3199
Жыл бұрын
No one in the UFC has been able to walk Gane down, I love Tai but Cyril will be out the back door or jabbing his face off before his back is at the cage
@cage5520
Жыл бұрын
@@nickkelly3199 Re: Stefan Struve... If Tai can get under him then he can force him to the fence and one elbow is goodnight
My favourite part of the greg hardy finish is the way he just goes on pause for what feels like a lifetime before he falls.
2:33, I’ve never seen a fighter have their whole body flung to the ground at that speed from a punch before, let alone a heavyweight. The power behind his punches must be insane.
@Abnsdllnnlosnfd
Жыл бұрын
He took a dive! ...I mean literally.
@bu11ymaguire
Жыл бұрын
@@Abnsdllnnlosnfd yeah he slid away to release the momentum.
@rodihernandez8953
Жыл бұрын
Casual🤡
@bigheadrhino
Жыл бұрын
@@rodihernandez8953 not even close to being a casual., lol Name me one example. I’m talking about just the way he goes down not just falling over but getting slammed like that from a punch and not a throw.
@toddsimone7182
Жыл бұрын
@@bigheadrhino Dude took a dive. Didn't want any more smoke
There’s no way you can hate this guy. He’s just hilarious 🤣
Hard to beat someone who loves to mix it up like Tuivasa. You can see his intensity level rise when he gets rocked and then somehow his hands fly and the opponent is on the ground. This guy is a skilled brawler.
This man is capable of putting anyone's lights out! I would not be surprised if he became the heavy weight champ!
@ivanschvartzman4027
Жыл бұрын
He won’t beat gane tho🙄
@lincolnzeras
Жыл бұрын
@@ivanschvartzman4027 it's very unlikely but I don't have a cristal ball so I guess we're gonna have to wait and see..
@orenkeithley5324
Жыл бұрын
He is to outta shape to be champ I mean he is a killer but talent only takes you so far look at shaq
@rodihernandez8953
Жыл бұрын
Casual
@papatango5085
Жыл бұрын
He s just another Derrick Lewis
Hopefully he become champion one day. I love him in the octagon and out.
This is amazing but still wanna see what this guy can bring to the table against cyrl. Cuz he is totally different fighter. Let's see how good bam bam is at defense
When the fight was announced he was fighting Cyril, I thought of the Derrick vs Cyril fight. With heavyweights anything can happen, but I don't see it any other way than Cyril getting his hand raised.
@kaladinstormblessed765
Жыл бұрын
Me too. Cyrl will keep dancing around Tai for three rounds
@Afflictamine
Жыл бұрын
cyril is great but tai is a bit more nimble than derrick and still has serious power, will be an interesting fight for sure
@kaladinstormblessed765
Жыл бұрын
@@Afflictamine he is over rated as fook. Guys like stipe and Curtis will expose him
@rodihernandez8953
Жыл бұрын
Casual
@Necronmage
Жыл бұрын
@@rodihernandez8953 if anyones casual it's you
Notice how at 0:21 Tai doesn't hit his opponent after he already got knocked out by his knee, incredible restraint. after seeing that little detail on 0.25x it made me respect him even more. what an incredible fighter! cant wait to see him fight again, may the best man win.
@camin8or31
Жыл бұрын
Did not notice this. Makes me love him even more
@AlexJiroOkun
Жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure he tried to hit him but missed 🤣
@shuvroroy6280
Жыл бұрын
Damn...did he just directed his punch just a bit off target when he noticed his opponent was out!!
@nickkelly3199
Жыл бұрын
Are you trolling? Tai swung at full power and missed by an inch, he definitely was swinging for his head but missed
@ikdeikke
Жыл бұрын
@@nickkelly3199 RIght, cuz its incredibly difficult to hit an opponent thats already down? You can clearly see he couldve hit him if he wanted to if you slow it down.
That leg kick made him move his whole body my goodness now that’s powers
Glad we got another Samoan fighter shining 🇼🇸
@ziongite
Жыл бұрын
He is half Samoan on his father's side. His mother however is a person from Australia who is a light skinned Australian Aboriginal, meaning ultimately his mother is like a half cast person. It means ultimately Tai is 50% Samoan, and probably 25% European and 25% Australian Aboriginal.
@dwightk.schrute5559
Жыл бұрын
@@ziongite so he’s Samoan. Alright
Much respect to Tuivasa
0:15 Has to be one of the hardest/heaviest leg kicks landed in UFC history.
I was at the Lewis and tai fight in Houston and I really wish all of y’all could of heard the sounds of those punches man and not to mention the insane reaction we had as a crowd together was just the best mix
Lad doesn’t let you breathe just comes at you ferocious, sick fighter and brawler
Forgot how fckin hard he kicks the legs!! Going to be an effective tool against Ciryl!!
Let's go Tai👊🏼
One of the most exciting fighters out right now. Guys a beast man.
Pove the stoppage at 1:41 Ref was like "nah that wasn't just a trip bro"
Shame on that ref for the Asker fight. Wasn't fighting back for a whole minute. You should've stopped it and done your job to protect that other fighter.
@themastermind5638
Жыл бұрын
Judge???? You mean Referee???
@WFshorts
Жыл бұрын
At least know the difference between a ref and a judge before you give your useless opinion out.
@kennybushway7446
Жыл бұрын
@@themastermind5638 what do you think?
@kennybushway7446
Жыл бұрын
@@WFshorts its not my fault girls wont touch you
hard to believe he got cut from the UFC and came back , I don't see him going anywhere else for a while
@rodihernandez8953
Жыл бұрын
Casual
@TheBloggme
Жыл бұрын
Never got cut da fuq
Tai comes ALIVE fighting in the FIRE!
He makes me proud to be Australian. " I don't give a shit. I'm here to rock up and punch on ". - BIG TAI TUIVASA.
Tai was very close to being cut from roster. An incredible come back.
@fdmz2537
8 ай бұрын
he was cut from the ufc and they got him back later on.
Liked him before the the Greg Hardy fight but it sure did make him a favorite of mine after
This man a beast that Greg hardy ko was crazy insane
@samgibson684
Жыл бұрын
Enjoyable really
Love that Tai “wiggle”.
Best finisher! Up Tai💪
luv it when Tai shakes is guts 🤣🤣
@gigachad6885
Жыл бұрын
Roy Nelson style
Just love this guy 🔥❤️
2:59 is the best moment
I mean dudes on a 5 KO streak rn, that’s pretty dam awesome if ya ask me. If he can get in range (big if) then he can make this a dog fight
Top G Tuivasa !! 🔥💯
That Greg hardly knockout is so nice 👍
I am so looking forward to the D.C. checks in with 'Bam Bam' Interview ❤
Give this man business class at least!!
Fun fact: tuivasas power increases the more he takes damage
Love watching this guy fight
mad man, love this guy
A FINISHER!
Chances are this next fight won't be very entertaining. But it's sooooo exciting leading up to it. Purely because if tai does the unlikely and pulls this off, he's going to be a mega threat and the most over guy on the roster
Dude is dangerous af so powerful and fast for size really good boxer honestly its like some big guys dont know how to use there size but he damn sure does
Great striking , he has some really good fundamentals
LET'S GO BAM BAM 🤘🔥🤘
The way he makes those big guys fall down so hard is amazing
@OGAshton
Жыл бұрын
happens in the blink of an eye
Tai is getting better, definitely can win! You have to put pressure on technical fighters, solid leg kicks. Its going to be a barn burner!
I love the way he celebrates
I can see him sporting the belt in the future
@samgibson684
Жыл бұрын
They don't know it yet but yeah he is
When you realise the UFC didn't even pay for Tai's first class ticket and stuck that monster in coach :|
The way he recover rom Hardy was Insane and celebrate like nothing happens XD what a jaw
Tai is the new generation of mark hunt hahaha, love this guy. Came into the ufc undefeated, won some, then lost 3 in a row and since then hes been KO'ing everyone on his way!
The fight is gonna be like Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz, Bam Bam will shock the world.
@betterthanyou8618
Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately he wasn't able to but hey there's always room for improvement.
@arunsai3358
Жыл бұрын
@@betterthanyou8618 Cyril looked incredible and sharp. I underestimated him based on performance against Francis. He was so calculated and cautious.
Tai without a beard is like Walter White without a goatee.
men i love that guy ! such an entertaining fighter
Love this guy
2:15. He kicked the referee in the head as he was jumping the cage LMAO. He didn't bat an eyelid, though.
@TedPark1225
Жыл бұрын
And he did it on struve's head again after that.
Honestly Tai is everything that we thought Roy Nelson could have been.Going in there against guys that are better than him on paper and knocking them out cold. I hope to see a shoey this upcoming Saturday evening!
@karimw.9954
Жыл бұрын
You just described Roy Nelson
@devilsrejecthbb1
Жыл бұрын
@@karimw.9954 Ahhh, I love Roy don't get me wrong but there were plenty of times he fought guys in the top five such as Stipe,DC, Werdum and he fell short or was simply outclassed. Well we see how Tai goes up against a possible future world champion but I am rooting for Tai of course.
@ruin3r
Жыл бұрын
He’s getting better is the thing, Nelson and Mark Hunt overachieved and then stagnated..but now in modern MMA, someone like Tai can get the right people around him and fix holes in his game
He came into my workplace the other day and is the most down to earth person no ego and fucking halarious
That chicken dance against Hardy was him just gathering kinetic energy for his punch.
One of my favorite fighters. Can't wait to see how he fairs against Cyril Gane.
Ciryl is the worst fight for Tai in the entire division. Tai takes advantage in dogfights Ciryl goes to dismantle UD .
@DMV831
Жыл бұрын
I know I got Tuivasa! But it’s gonna be such a good fight 🔥💯
@whackityschmackitydo
Жыл бұрын
Tai is great at getting inside though, and his chin is granite. Won’t be an easy fight for anyone.
@GrizzlyAdams101
Жыл бұрын
Going to be a leg kick masterclass by gane lol. You gotta win by all means necessary though I get it.
@hunterxhunter7795
Жыл бұрын
@Emerald Triangle lmaooo... TKO in the 4th.
@mattes18679
Жыл бұрын
I dont think so 🤣 he hast good leg kicks, elbows, and can knock u out in evry second 🤣 but over 3 Rounds Gane has better cardio 🙈
his whole career is highlights , him walking in the lewis fight i was completely confident he could take the W , but easily the most dangerous opp
Tai one of the best heavyweights for sure so strong
@alec57
7 ай бұрын
Except he's not lol. Too slow and his last matches proved it.
Future world champion
Imagine if he took the gym seriously
@gokushkameha-ha-ha9344
Жыл бұрын
And diet! Would be insane! Hes relying purely on skill and power shots. Definitely isnt wrestling for 3 rounds.
I love everything about this kid
Legitimate one punch knockout power. Cyril might get surprised