UFC heavyweight contender Tai Tuivasa broke his social media silence following his sixth consecutive defeat at UFC 325.
UFC star Tai Tuivasa’s struggles inside the Octagon continued last weekend at UFC 325 as he lost to Tallison Teixeira by unanimous decision.
Tuivasa, 32, dropped his sixth-straight fight after surging up the heavyweight rankings earlier in his career. It extended the heavyweight division’s longest losing streak and put Tuivasa’s fighting future into question.
After Tuivasa’s latest defeat, many fans called for the knockout artist to hang up the gloves to prevent further damage to his long-term health. While Tuivasa didn’t suffer an extensive amount of damage at UFC 325, he looked hesitant to throw combinations and struggled against Teixeira’s wrestling.
Tuivasa admitted that his decision to return to the Octagon at UFC 325 was a difficult choice leading up to fight night. After another big setback in the cage, Tuivasa answered his detractors.
Tai Tuivasa reaches out to Khamzat Chimaev in first message post-UFC 325
In a recent Instagram post, Tuivasa addressed his fans for the first time since UFC 325.
“That hurts the soul more than any punches,” Tuivasa said.
“I tried I had a great camp, looking forward to getting back in camp with the boys. So much to work on. Always big love to my supporters, especially the Aussie fans/Crowd always cheering me on. I’m sorry for falling short again. F—– s— feeling ayy.
“My poor boy has watched me get a hiding a few too many times now. But just like I always tell him as long as you give it all you have and keep trying that’s all that matters. As long as I’m doing this I will always keep trying had a great week together taking him and showing da fings didn’t get the result son but that is how life goes sometimes,” Tuivasa continued.
“Thanks to everyone that was involved and help me during this camp and also during the time I had off I love you all and what yous do for me never goes unnoticed. My beautiful partner thank you for looking after me and putting up with my s— I love you [Khamzat Chimaev] I’m coming to wrestle brother teach me i am sick of this cuddle s—.”
Tuivasa’s last win came by knockout against the UFC’s all-time knockouts leader, Derrick Lewis, at UFC 271.
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