Tai Tuivasa Humorously Admits Weight Challenges Before UFC 325 Return

Tai Tuivasa is preparing for his highly anticipated return at UFC 325 after a year away from the octagon. The Australian heavyweight has faced significant challenges recently, including a five-fight losing streak that began in 2022. This tough period had the potential to conclude his career in the UFC. Instead, Tuivasa took the time to reassess his passion for the sport before re-entering the ring.

Tai Tuivasa’s Road to UFC 325

Tuivasa will face Tallison Teixeira in Australia on Saturday. At the UFC 325 pre-fight press conference, he humorously acknowledged his weight issues. “It was hard at the start because I was fat as f*ck but I’m all good now,” he stated, showing a lighthearted attitude despite his struggles.

Recent Struggles and Comeback

• Last fight: Over a year ago.
• Current losing streak: Five fights, dating back to 2022.
• Notable past performance: Five consecutive wins before the losing streak, including a knockout of Derrick Lewis in 2022.

Before this hiatus, Tuivasa experienced considerable success, highlighted by his remarkable knockout victory over Derrick Lewis, which earned him a Performance of the Night bonus. However, his fortunes changed when he faced Ciryl Gane, suffering a knockout loss in France. This began a harsh series of defeats, including another knockout by Sergei Pavlovich and submission losses to Alexander Volkov and Marcin Tybura.

The final blow came when Tuivasa narrowly lost to Jairzinho Rozenstruik by split decision. Following this, he needed time to reflect on whether he wanted to continue in the sport. Ultimately, Tuivasa decided to press forward and is eager to leave his troubled past behind.

Moving Forward with Confidence

Although the recent losses weighed heavily on him, Tuivasa’s love for fighting remained. He expressed excitement about his return and is focused on starting a new winning streak against Teixeira. “I f*cking miss this shit,” he noted, signaling his readiness to compete again and his desire to prove himself in the heavyweight division.

Fans can expect a memorable performance as Tuivasa aims to reclaim his position among the top heavyweights in the UFC.