Tai Tuivasa Returns to Octagon at UFC 325 After Year-Long Hiatus

Tai Tuivasa is scheduled to return to the octagon at UFC 325 after a hiatus of over a year. This marks his first fight following a five-fight losing streak that began in 2022, prompting him to take an extended break from the sport.

Return to Competition

Tuivasa will face Tallison Teixeira on Saturday's card in Australia.

He stated that he needed time off to re-evaluate his commitment to fighting and overcome physical and mental challenges.

Pre-Hiatus Career Highlights

Prior to his recent losing streak, Tuivasa held a top 10 ranking and had achieved five consecutive wins. This streak included a knockout victory over Derrick Lewis in 2022, which earned him a Performance of the Night bonus.

The Five-Fight Losing Streak

His losing streak commenced with a knockout loss to Ciryl Gane, for which he received a Fight of the Night award. Subsequent defeats included a knockout by Sergei Pavlovich, submission losses to Alexander Volkov and Marcin Tybura, and a split decision loss to Jairzinho Rozenstruik. These results led to his decision to take a break from competition.

A New Chapter

Tuivasa has chosen to resume his career and aims to initiate a new winning streak, beginning with his upcoming fight against Teixeira.