On this day in 2021, a favorite came to one of the most non -noisy UFC hunters on the Roster.
Although he has received a lot of criticism in the past, Tai Tuivasa is loved by the fans during his career in the UFC.
The newest outing of Tuisivasa may have ended in a controversial way after a heavy series of results, but 'BAM BAM' has also produced its fair share in highlights.
Whether he produces devastating knockouts or leaves Joe Rogan from his characteristic celebration, the Aussie is one of the most unique personalities in sport.
The same cannot be said for the opponent with whom he was confronted on the same night as Conor McGregor's last UFC fight.
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Tai Tuivasa scored a wild comeback knock -out victory over Greg Hardy on UFC 264
Greg Hardy arrived in the UFC with a controversial past hanging over the former NFL player.
After his NFL career ended after the charges of domestic violence and a suspension, Hardy started training in MMA in 2016 in MMA.
After a series of amateuro woulding, he made his pro debut about the Contender Series of Dana White before he officially arrived at the UFC in January 2019.
By the time he fought at UFC 264, Hardy had already suffered several losses in the Achthoek and it was clear that many fans were fed up with the roster.
That is why there was a lot of support for Tai Tuisivasa on the way to July 10, where after Hardy seemed to rock his opponent, he ran straight into a huge left hook who ended the fight in 67 seconds.
In his press conference after the fight, Tuivasa spoke about how a little more mature allowed him to keep his calmness and to produce the knockout in a wild exchange.
When he was asked about the amount of support he received before the fight, 'Bam Bam' spoke about his own aversion to Hardy after their interactions.
'Old Bud was hated, Hey? Everyone hates him. But he has a bit of a head on him and he spoke a little bit. Tried to point in the middle of the cage, Bruh. Not me, I'm not the one. I think he learned that. “
Greg Hardy's MMA career took another fight after UFC 264
After fighting 10 fights without being ready, the career of Greg Hardy fell quickly as soon as he started to stand at a higher level to opponents.
Tai Tuisivasa became the second man who brought him away at UFC 264, after an earlier loss for Marcin Tybura, before the former NFL player returned for a final outing in the Octagon.
Hardy was stopped by Serghei Spivac in the first round and after he had fought his contract, the UFC made the decision not to sign him again.
The 36-year-old participated several times in boxing, with his last outing place in December 2024 where he was stopped in an exhibition match.