Tai "Bam Bam" Tuivasa - Legit HW Prospect

[Paul L]

@Paul L you're probably the guy with the most in depth knowledge about the HW division on here. What did you think of his debut? He looked pretty good to me, better than I expected to be honest.

Do you see a future title contender in him? What do you think his ceiling is?

Sorry, been a bit busy. He will need to work on cardio and wrestling still, also he's been beaten in kickboxing/boxing a few times. But he's still young and he looked really good, he can improve and get into the top 10 like Mark Hunt. Mind you, I don't think he has Mark Hunt's chin, but if he works on his defense he can work around that.

I'll say he can hover at 9-10 long term.

 

[beastman]

For anyone interested, he fights Cyril Asker at UFC 221 in Perth, Australia.

 

[Draper]

This is what a legit HW prospect looks like in MMA? Really?

 

[beastman]

This is what a legit HW prospect looks like in MMA? Really?

If you were cloning him from Mark Hunt maybe.

8-0, former pro rugby player, blew up Rashad Coulter with a flying knee in his debut, so I guess yeah? He's not winning any bodybuilding trophies.

 

[beastman]

Tai's gonna KO Cyril Asker tomorrow

 

[beastman]

Tai's gonna KO Cyril Asker tomorrow

Prediction - Correct