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Tai Tuivasa finally breaks his silence on 8th straight loss at UFC 331 with ‘back to work’ message

It doesn’t sound like Tai Tuivasa is going anywhere. The days when ‘Bam Bam’ occupied a spot inside the top five of the UFC heavyweight…

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 9:00 AM
Tai Tuivasa finally breaks his silence on 8th straight loss at UFC 331 with ‘back to work’ message
Key Things to Know
  • Tai Tuivasa signaled he will continue fighting despite suffering his eighth consecutive defeat at UFC 331.
  • Tuivasa's decision loss to Robelis Despaigne tied Tony Ferguson's record for the longest UFC losing skid.
  • The Australian heavyweight apologized to supporters on Instagram and concluded his statement with 'back to work.'
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tai Tuivasa has addressed his eighth consecutive defeat following his loss at UFC 331 in Los Angeles, signaling that he will not be retiring. Releasing his first statement two weeks after dropping a decision to Robelis Despaigne, the Australian heavyweight apologized to fans on Instagram, thanked his team, and concluded with a determined "back to work" message.

The defeat equals Tony Ferguson's record for the longest losing streak in UFC history. While Tuivasa's future with the promotion remains unclear amid questions of a potential release, alternative destinations such as the PFL and BKFC have emerged as potential options if his tenure in the Octagon ends.

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