Derrick Lewis and Tai Tuivasa at UFC 271 (Credits: CBS Sports)
Tai Tuivasa climbs up the UFC heavyweight ladder to number 3 as per latest rankings released by the company
Tai Tuivasa is a top 5 heavyweight – Yes you heard that right. Once overlooked by matchmakers for his three losses, which came after a blitzing 9-0 run in MMA, Tuivasa has had a turbulent ride so far.
At UFC 271, he showed beyond doubt that he is in this for the long haul after knocking out the division’s knockout king. His 5 knockout wins in a row have substantiated his position amongst the elite in the division, which the organization acknowledged by updating his ranking.
His UFC 271 performance was as loud a statement as Tuivasa could have made in the biggest fight of his career— and he has been rewarded with plaudits not only from White but fans alike.
Tai Tuivasa has become notable in recent times on account of his wild personality, fearless fighting style, big knockouts and the world-famous ‘Shoey.’
Fans make sure that they tune in to watch him fight and conclude it with the shoey. With this monumental victory against no.3 ranked heavyweight Derrick Lewish, Tuivasa has entered the heavyweight title picture conversation.
The world is looking forward to Jon Jone’s much-awaited heavyweight debut and it is likely that either Stipe or Ciryl Gane will welcome him to the division. Tuivasa’s next opponent will most likely be no.4 ranked Curtis Blaydes and a win against him will most probably guarantee him a title shot.
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