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”
@madgavin75682 жыл бұрын
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.
@DanielGreen612 жыл бұрын
Though derrick was probably just tired and faceplanted to get out of there 😂
@theironmoose3062 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
@madgavin75682 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.
@VitalYFZ2 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.
@jundialhaqiqa99072 жыл бұрын
I think Matt Mitrione put out Derrick worse.
@luislawson70912 жыл бұрын
I love fighters that make a name by themselves, Tuivasa is earning a star status in the UFC
@shrock69702 жыл бұрын
too bad gane beats him
@Imozep4Live2 жыл бұрын
he will be back in the nonames faster than you fanboys can say hype LOL
@Ancient_Tribesman2 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.
@bullythebooks2 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?
@rodihernandez89532 жыл бұрын
Casual🤡
@EITFM2 жыл бұрын
Tuivasa is the definition of “natural punching power”
@itsme81172 жыл бұрын
And he's got some of the most brutal leg kicks in the hw division
@khuongchan2 жыл бұрын
its me Don’t you guys forget those deadly elbows too 🌝
@coldestbeer2 жыл бұрын
I get that too after a couple of beers
@Imozep4Live2 жыл бұрын
francis is better
@emmaschmidt47742 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
@XIXRayderXIX2 жыл бұрын
The Greg hardy knockout will never get old
@Mefistosteles4842 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.
@johnlo5802 жыл бұрын
he kiled a kiler
@amateresu67082 жыл бұрын
@@Mefistosteles484 it was all show. To bait hardy into a good shot.
@carlosinfante57062 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!
@gaiusx2872 жыл бұрын
@@Mefistosteles484 Ciryl Gane is highly technical but he's not a powerful heavyweight
@highmetalman66212 жыл бұрын
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.
@Imozep4Live2 жыл бұрын
a fat unskilled dude with lucky KOs... how fast everyones jumping the hypetrain. he got embarrassed by cans like spivac
@rodihernandez89532 жыл бұрын
Casual🤡
@papatango50852 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
@danseth57752 жыл бұрын
I'm hoping Tai is the next Mark Hunt. He's definitely improving each fight
@italianstalian3312 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
@TemTsD2 жыл бұрын
yea but without the losses
@TCampbellNZ2 жыл бұрын
@@italianstalian331 umm na lol mark Hunt is a pride and k1 legend
@alcottdevalte74402 жыл бұрын
Tai is a mixture of Hunt and Lewis.
@jamisonlewin2 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.
@jamisonlewin2 жыл бұрын
Mark Hunt created the walk of KO and his once young training partner BAM BAM is continuing the legacy, WS all day baby!
@jinny73032 жыл бұрын
i was gonna say this guy kinda reminds me of Mark Hunt. didn't realize they were training partners.
@rodihernandez89532 жыл бұрын
Casual🤡
@dominicmadrid35392 жыл бұрын
Really enjoy watching this fella compete. Full of life. Definetly bring an extra energy to the fights..
@cd31212 жыл бұрын
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
@khimaros2 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 :)
@cd31212 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
@Afflictamine2 жыл бұрын
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
@rodihernandez89532 жыл бұрын
Casual🤡
@ChadSteward1232 ай бұрын
Yeahh mate 🇦🇺🇦🇺🦘🦘
@Afflictamine2 ай бұрын
@@ChadSteward123 shame about his losing streak though, hope he bounces back soon
@ChadSteward1232 ай бұрын
@@Afflictamine yeahh
@BellaoziАй бұрын
& he has. good soul!
@johnlo5802 жыл бұрын
he may not be the best HW, but hes dam sure the most entertaining
@rodihernandez89532 жыл бұрын
CasuAl🤡
@WhiteRose-CODM2 жыл бұрын
@@rodihernandez8953 name a more entertaining HW in the div right now?
@philipjovelolesco37542 жыл бұрын
@@WhiteRose-CODM of you are not entertained by francis and gane, then you are a 1digit IQ casual
@thementalcase3132 жыл бұрын
2:15 props to Herzog for eating a heavyweight headkick like he's Marvin Vittori, never noticed that
@khimaros2 жыл бұрын
Good spot! haha
@rodihernandez89532 жыл бұрын
Casual
@ETAisNOW8 ай бұрын
Didn’t even touch him wtf
@matthewfreeman332 жыл бұрын
This dudes elbows are absolutely brutal
@DynastyIcon2 жыл бұрын
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 😂💯
@rodihernandez89532 жыл бұрын
Casual🤡
@sjcobra8411 ай бұрын
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.
@mithunnair85872 жыл бұрын
This guy walksout with the most funniest songs, knocks people out, does the shoey and parties like a rockstar ❤️😂
@cswengel422 жыл бұрын
The thing about tuivasa is the more you hurt him the more dangerous he becomes lol.
@rodihernandez89532 жыл бұрын
Casual🤡
@papatango50852 жыл бұрын
Gane is not ok
@Silent43192 Жыл бұрын
Sergei
@natch4542 жыл бұрын
You make Australia proud brother! 🇦🇺
@martinkinyoro838 ай бұрын
Sadly watching this after his back to back losses 😢😢
@tauza_213tauza93 ай бұрын
Now 5 losses in a row😂😂😂
@milehighnug2 жыл бұрын
His shimmy after KO is contagious
@rodihernandez89532 жыл бұрын
Casual
@rodihernandez89532 жыл бұрын
Casual
@tylermartin73942 жыл бұрын
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.
@kcmiles98322 жыл бұрын
How could you not like this guy!
@TonyB3692 жыл бұрын
Tai's elbows in those dirty brawls are insane
@bigheadrhino2 жыл бұрын
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.
@Abnsdllnnlosnfd2 жыл бұрын
He took a dive! ...I mean literally.
@bu11ymaguire2 жыл бұрын
@@Abnsdllnnlosnfd yeah he slid away to release the momentum.
@rodihernandez89532 жыл бұрын
Casual🤡
@bigheadrhino2 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.
@toddsimone71822 жыл бұрын
@@bigheadrhino Dude took a dive. Didn't want any more smoke
@Szszsa2 жыл бұрын
Lad doesn’t let you breathe just comes at you ferocious, sick fighter and brawler
@ChristopherMikrowelle2 жыл бұрын
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.
@themagician50822 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-stevo2 жыл бұрын
To the shoe he is the beer
@johnlineker20732 жыл бұрын
After reading your comment Everybody be like to Tai "Jesus is that you??"
@lincolnzeras2 жыл бұрын
This man is capable of putting anyone's lights out! I would not be surprised if he became the heavy weight champ!
@ivanschvartzman40272 жыл бұрын
He won’t beat gane tho🙄
@lincolnzeras2 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..
@orenkeithley53242 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
@rodihernandez89532 жыл бұрын
Casual
@papatango50852 жыл бұрын
He s just another Derrick Lewis
@dooop232 жыл бұрын
Asker took some big punches there. Fair play. I see he’s not fought since 😬
@ruin3r2 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
@therooffairy59792 жыл бұрын
i was yelling stop the fight for 20 seconds
@Courtroom_Shenanigans2 жыл бұрын
Defo, he took them strikes better than Lewis
@garyclarke23852 жыл бұрын
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...
@albertm45382 жыл бұрын
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.
@HonkeyKong542 жыл бұрын
Derrick never dropped ciyril like tuivasa did
@HonkeyKong542 жыл бұрын
He could have finished him if he had any kind of ground game
@hexerddp2 жыл бұрын
There’s no way you can hate this guy. He’s just hilarious 🤣
@TheJackal1002 жыл бұрын
Definitely earned the name Bam Bam!
@bossortega7772 жыл бұрын
As an aussie im so happy to see the native flag in the ufc.
@YO-tf8ed2 жыл бұрын
This is hands down the best knockouts i’ve seen out of any fighter my goodness
@lukemurray49502 жыл бұрын
"He is not doing it out of my shoe!" - Michael Bisping 😂
@frostytheape77412 жыл бұрын
"he's not having mine" is the actual quote but think whatever you like lol
@Crazimo2 жыл бұрын
@@frostytheape7741 🤓
@BigDuttyDeezeHD2 жыл бұрын
If Tai walks Cyrl down everyone gonna be surprised.
@aegisreflector12392 жыл бұрын
Maybe but doubt it, Cyril can easily switch stances on the fly and counter
@triplelife51472 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.
@MoodyMichaelj2 жыл бұрын
not me .
@nickkelly31992 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
@cage55202 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
@bza23542 жыл бұрын
LEGENDARY RUN!!!🔥🇦🇺🇼🇸
@samy50672 жыл бұрын
well so after I watched this I concluded that saturday will be 🔥
@Oooooherecomestherooster3 ай бұрын
Win or lose my favorite hw of all time
@stepriver88772 жыл бұрын
Absolute Titan with dynamite hands and sneaky technique, quickness, dexterity, and reaction speed. Truly a scary heavyweight to behold. LFG
@kevinconroy32592 жыл бұрын
I love the way he celebrates
@ikdeikke2 жыл бұрын
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.
@camin8or312 жыл бұрын
Did not notice this. Makes me love him even more
@AlexJiroOkun2 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure he tried to hit him but missed 🤣
@shuvroroy62802 жыл бұрын
Damn...did he just directed his punch just a bit off target when he noticed his opponent was out!!
@nickkelly31992 жыл бұрын
Are you trolling? Tai swung at full power and missed by an inch, he definitely was swinging for his head but missed
@ikdeikke2 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.
@cashk5812 жыл бұрын
How can you not like this guy
@Nwidmann2 жыл бұрын
Much respect to Tuivasa
@wood90992 жыл бұрын
Hopefully he become champion one day. I love him in the octagon and out.
@victorgomez69422 жыл бұрын
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.
@kaladinstormblessed7652 жыл бұрын
Me too. Cyrl will keep dancing around Tai for three rounds
@Afflictamine2 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
@kaladinstormblessed7652 жыл бұрын
@@Afflictamine he is over rated as fook. Guys like stipe and Curtis will expose him
@rodihernandez89532 жыл бұрын
Casual
@Necronmage2 жыл бұрын
@@rodihernandez8953 if anyones casual it's you
@mrmolloy2 жыл бұрын
Tai comes ALIVE fighting in the FIRE!
@muneerahmad89832 жыл бұрын
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
@georgeoconnor12872 жыл бұрын
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.
@mjn88252 жыл бұрын
Tai was very close to being cut from roster. An incredible come back.
@fdmz2537 Жыл бұрын
he was cut from the ufc and they got him back later on.
@rjamesyork2 жыл бұрын
Everyone likes the Hardy KO so much they showed it to us twice.
@JG1995WPG2 жыл бұрын
hard to believe he got cut from the UFC and came back , I don't see him going anywhere else for a while
@rodihernandez89532 жыл бұрын
Casual
@TheBloggme2 жыл бұрын
Never got cut da fuq
@ameetoshdash12522 жыл бұрын
Those elbows are made of vibranium
@zerox1872 жыл бұрын
0:15 Has to be one of the hardest/heaviest leg kicks landed in UFC history.
@LihlWihp2 жыл бұрын
He doesn’t really look like it, but he was definitely born to fight. Can’t see him doing anything else.
@corywittamori8962 жыл бұрын
Liked him before the the Greg Hardy fight but it sure did make him a favorite of mine after
@seabass6811 Жыл бұрын
Holy crap this dude KOs just about anyone he fights and in the most merciless ways.
@luckynewfie91052 жыл бұрын
0:02 mark Smith said NOPE
@POSITIVE6883 ай бұрын
😂
@becameabird2 жыл бұрын
This dude has the heart of a fucking champion
@gregoryariel24312 жыл бұрын
The way he makes those big guys fall down so hard is amazing
@OGAshton2 жыл бұрын
happens in the blink of an eye
@melissawills4452 жыл бұрын
I am so looking forward to the D.C. checks in with 'Bam Bam' Interview ❤
@kennybushway74462 жыл бұрын
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.
@themastermind56382 жыл бұрын
Judge???? You mean Referee???
@Xoliduz2 жыл бұрын
At least know the difference between a ref and a judge before you give your useless opinion out.
@kennybushway74462 жыл бұрын
@@themastermind5638 what do you think?
@kennybushway74462 жыл бұрын
@@Xoliduz its not my fault girls wont touch you
@TheSSarmy23n3 ай бұрын
1:35 fire that ref.
@gti57002 жыл бұрын
Let's go Tai👊🏼
@dlp25572 жыл бұрын
"I'm fucking always down to get down baby"
@SB-gy2vx2 жыл бұрын
luv it when Tai shakes is guts 🤣🤣
@gigachad68852 жыл бұрын
Roy Nelson style
@Errcyco2 жыл бұрын
One of the most exciting fighters out right now. Guys a beast man.
@lesss40672 жыл бұрын
Fun fact: tuivasas power increases the more he takes damage
@dwightk.schrute55592 жыл бұрын
Glad we got another Samoan fighter shining 🇼🇸
@ziongite2 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.schrute55592 жыл бұрын
@@ziongite so he’s Samoan. Alright
@samuelprince78952 жыл бұрын
Top G Tuivasa !! 🔥💯
@adityarawat12452 жыл бұрын
This man made me his fan
@andy20692 жыл бұрын
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
@JKarstadt2 жыл бұрын
Absolute must-see TV
@palestine27952 жыл бұрын
Tai without a beard is like Walter White without a goatee.
@cameronwilliams9741 Жыл бұрын
He came into my workplace the other day and is the most down to earth person no ego and fucking halarious
@andrewyachovitz67492 жыл бұрын
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
@relaxntakecare34382 жыл бұрын
Pove the stoppage at 1:41 Ref was like "nah that wasn't just a trip bro"
@ppinmouth26492 жыл бұрын
I can see him sporting the belt in the future
@samgibson6842 жыл бұрын
They don't know it yet but yeah he is
@its_kc70882 жыл бұрын
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!
@chris_mastro2 жыл бұрын
Give this man business class at least!!
@ayieshah1579 Жыл бұрын
this man is a DAWG
@alexriverostv2 жыл бұрын
A FINISHER!
@briantneary22482 жыл бұрын
He's a warrior.
@Mefistosteles4842 жыл бұрын
2:15. He kicked the referee in the head as he was jumping the cage LMAO. He didn't bat an eyelid, though.
@TedPark12252 жыл бұрын
And he did it on struve's head again after that.
@sheli96772 жыл бұрын
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
@bigmike95272 жыл бұрын
LET'S GO BAM BAM 🤘🔥🤘
@southernmomma58322 жыл бұрын
Love that Tai “wiggle”.
@malakaithomas76972 жыл бұрын
Best finisher! Up Tai💪
@deedesiigner2 жыл бұрын
This man a beast that Greg hardy ko was crazy insane
@samgibson6842 жыл бұрын
Enjoyable really
@devilsrejecthbb12 жыл бұрын
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.99542 жыл бұрын
You just described Roy Nelson
@devilsrejecthbb12 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.
@ruin3r2 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
@moaek39662 жыл бұрын
Great striking , he has some really good fundamentals
@jamiejwise76042 жыл бұрын
When you realise the UFC didn't even pay for Tai's first class ticket and stuck that monster in coach :|
@nateishanarrier61382 жыл бұрын
He’s fucking boss he is big boy doing us proud 🖤💛❤️
@jadewigley95232 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite fighters. Can't wait to see how he fairs against Cyril Gane.
@martinrobinson98402 жыл бұрын
Legitimate one punch knockout power. Cyril might get surprised
@arunsai33582 жыл бұрын
The fight is gonna be like Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz, Bam Bam will shock the world.
@betterthanyou86182 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately he wasn't able to but hey there's always room for improvement.
@arunsai33582 жыл бұрын
@@betterthanyou8618 Cyril looked incredible and sharp. I underestimated him based on performance against Francis. He was so calculated and cautious.
@frankthetank819 Жыл бұрын
Tai one of the best heavyweights for sure so strong
@alec57 Жыл бұрын
Except he's not lol. Too slow and his last matches proved it.