Tai Tuivasa is a top UFC heavyweight from Australia, and here is all you need to know about him including his net worth, salary, records, and endorsements
Tai Tuivasa facts
| Birth Place | Sydney, Australia |
| Father’s Name | Tony Tuivasa |
| Mother’s Name | Kerry Johnson |
| Star Sign | Pisces |
| Net Worth (2023) | $1.5 million (estimated) |
| Last Fight Earnings | $80,000 |
| Age | 30 |
| Date of Birth | 16 March, 1993 |
| Education | St. Dominic’s College |
| Nationality | Australian |
| MMA Debut | July 6, 2012 |
| MMA Record | 14-5 |
| Divisions | Heavyweight |
| Achievements | AFC Heavyweight Champion |
| Wife | Brierley Pedro (not confirmed) |
| Children | Carter Tuivasa |
| Endorsements | To be updated |
| Social Media | Instagram, Twitter |
Tai Tuivasa is one of the most dangerous heavyweight fighters in the UFC. The Australian shares a close resemblance in stature and fighting style as well, to veteran UFC heavyweight (now a pro-boxer) Mark Hunt.
Last Updated: 07-09-2023
Tai Tuivasa Net Worth
Tai Tuivasa has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million. Thanks to his MMA career. Tuivasa’s biggest payday was when he knocked Derrick Lewis out cold. The Australian went home with a solid $241,000 that night.
His previous highest payday was for his win over Greg Hardy at UFC 264. The Australian knocked out Hardy in the first round, which earned him a stunning $221,000.
Tuivasa has made close to $1.5 million in the UFC so far.
Tai Tuivasa MMA career and UFC record
Tai Tuivasa made his MMA debut on the 6th of July in 2012. He was just 19 then. Tuivasa defeated Simon Osborne in a promotion called Elite Cage Championships 2 in Australia.
Tuivasa then cruised to a 4-0 win record. He had taken a brief hiatus from the sport as he also tried his hand at pro-boxing.
Tuivasa then joined the Australian Fighting Championship. He made his debut against Brandon Sololi and came up trumps via. KO in the very first round, thereby also winning the AFC heavyweight championship in his first fight.
His performances landed him straight in the UFC. Tuivasa made his UFC debut in November 2017. He took on Rashad Coulter and knocked him out in the first round.
He then won his next two fights, which included a win over the dangerous Andrei Arlovski, at UFC 225.
Then began Tuivasa’s lean patch. He lost three back-to-back fights which began with a knockout defeat to the vastly experienced Junior dos Santos.
After getting back on track, he is currently pegged back by two back-to-back KO losses, against Ciryl Gane and Sergei Pavlovich.
Tuivasa’s MMA record currently stands at 14 wins and 5 losses.
Tai Tuivasa Shoey celebration
Tuivasa is known for his Shoey celebration, which involves drinking from a shoe. It is quite popular in Australia and is believed to bring good luck and fortune.
Tuivasa is not an occasional ‘Shoey’ guy. The man’s been seen drinking from a shoe innumerous times. Many have called it disgusting, but it doesn’t bother Bam Bam. He famously did it following wins at UFC 221 and UFC 225.
At UFC 254 in October, last year, he did the shoey backstage since he was not allowed to do it inside the cage. His weird celebration has also earned him the moniker – ‘Shoeyvasa’.
Tai Tuivasa Family and Endorsements
Tai Tuivasa was born on the 16th of March, 1993 in Sydney to parents Tony Tuivasa and Kerry Johnson. Tuivasa’s early childhood and teens was all Rugby. He could have made it big in Rugby had it not been for his gambling addiction, which led him to quit the sport.
Tuivasa’s relationship status is not exactly known. While WikiPedia claims that he is married to the sisterof UFC light-heavyweight Tyson Pedro – Brierley Pedro, several other websites report him to be single.
However, Tuivasa periodically posts photos of his son – Carter. So it is quite safe to say that Tuivasa might be married after all.
Not much is known about his endorsements but Tuivasa does have his own merch line and a drink brand known as Drink West.
FAQs about Tai Tuivasa
Tai Tuivasa was born on the 16th of March in 1993.
Tai Tuivasa is an Australian.
Tai Tuivasa made his MMA debut on the 6th of July in 2012.
Tai Tuivasa has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million.
Tai Tuivasa has an MMA record of 14 wins and 5 losses.
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