News Tuivasa weighing 310lbs

[oldschoolmmafan]

Can not believe Tuivasa is still not taking his combat career serious, on the verge of being cut and seems to just not care.

The 32-year-old, who has a history of ballooning up in weight between fights, has revealed he's now around 27 kilograms (60 pounds) above the UFC's heavyweight limit. Stating he needs to get back in the gym.

UFC star's weight gain that means he looks NOTHING like this anymore

Australian UFC heavyweight Tai 'Bam Bam' Tuivasa has left fans stunned with his very unvarnished account of how much weight he has stacked on living the good life after his last fight.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[mkt]

Is he binge eating with Paddy? I already get his name confused with Teila Tuli from UFC 1. Before long they'll look about the same.

 

[Oscar Madison]

Probably needs mental healthcare as much as a medically supervised weight loss program.

 

[El Fernas]

The UFC forgot to cut him, how did he got an interview considering his last fight was 8 months ago and he isnt planning on competing any time soon?

 

[italiamusica]

Yeah he needs to be cut, he doesn't really seem to care. Like he's cool enough getting a paycheck that he doesn't care if he wins or loses.

 

[Ibm]

Somoans can carry weight better than anyone. Their 310lb is everyone elses 210lb.

 

[HuskySamoan]

I've been 280-290lbs a couple times in my life and I'm similar height to Tuivasa, ive never looked as fat as him. I promise you guys like Lewis, Tai, Hunt etc. Stay 300+lbs most of the year.

 

[whocares]

Good for chewy shooey Tui. What would be the point of being ready for a fight when the divisions been on hold for 2 years? Fat it up fucker! Nothings happening in HW any time soon

 

[BigTruck]

Somoans can carry weight better than anyone. Their 310lb is everyone elses 210lb.

 

[oldschoolmmafan]

Somoans can carry weight better than anyone. Their 310lb is everyone elses 210lb.

This is poor excuse, Samoans love their food it's well established but David Tua is a prime example of what Samoans are capable of when they are disciplined. There is no reason why Tuivasa can't stay in shape during breaks and even improve his health and physique. The lifestyle is why many Samoans die young from health conditions that could be avoided.

 

[SuwoopBangin]

just cut this bum already

 

[oldschoolmmafan]

just cut this bum already

That sad state of affairs that is heavyweight he may get another couple shots. He needs to wake up.

 

[fizzlehiss]

He can easily shed that.

 

[SamuraiBro]

Gonna get 10-7’d by diabetes soon.

 

[BroRogan]

Tuivasa you big sausage

 

[Pancake Sprawl]

there is no excuse for Tai being a slob, but it's scientific fact that Samoans have a gene that makes them carry more weight.

Newly found, ‘thrifty’ genetic variant influences Samoan obesity

A new study reports that a genetic variant that affects energy metabolism and fat storage partly explains why Samoans have among the world’s highest levels of obesity.

www.brown.edu

Polynesians also do not apply to the normal BMI chart. it even says Polynesians, Alaskans, bodybuilders, and pro athletes are excused from the BMI charts on some of them.

Body size and composition in Polynesians - PubMed

At higher BMI levels, Polynesians were significantly leaner than Europeans, implying the need for separate BMI definitions of overweight and obesity for Polynesians. The regression equations using BIA, height and weight or skinfold thicknesses were good predictors of body composition in Polynesians.

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

 

[cheesus]

Tai has massive holes in his game that he still hasn't addressed, instead of actually working on his inadequacies with this extended break, he's stopped training all together, I'd be surprised if the UFC still insisted on keeping him if he loses again, they'll probably give him a scrub he's certain to beat. Tai had a lot of potential, he had a great run finishing Struve, Derick Lewis & having a back and fourth battle with a former title challenger in Cyril Gane, that could be his peak considering his alarming lack of recent effort.

He's lucky to still be in the roster, the UFC seems to keep a lot of the Australian guys around who are below standard to bolster their local cards as there is a lack of local talent giving the small population, the Tafa brothers being the best example.

 

[payton]

Book it

 

[Bowel-forged Stool]

They’re throwing weight gainer in his shoes

 

[TankAbbott4Eva]

there is no excuse for Tai being a slob, but it's scientific fact that Samoans have a gene that makes them carry more weight.

Newly found, ‘thrifty’ genetic variant influences Samoan obesity

A new study reports that a genetic variant that affects energy metabolism and fat storage partly explains why Samoans have among the world’s highest levels of obesity.

www.brown.edu

Polynesians also do not apply to the normal BMI chart. it even says Polynesians, Alaskans, bodybuilders, and pro athletes are excused from the BMI charts on some of them.

Body size and composition in Polynesians - PubMed

At higher BMI levels, Polynesians were significantly leaner than Europeans, implying the need for separate BMI definitions of overweight and obesity for Polynesians. The regression equations using BIA, height and weight or skinfold thicknesses were good predictors of body composition in Polynesians.

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

I would think that's absolutely correct, they are built different that's for sure.