UFC heavyweight Tai Tuivasa is one of the most popular heavyweights on the roster. With his flamboyant style and funky celebrations, he has made his different identity in the MMA world altogether.
After 3 consecutive losses, “Bam Bam” was once on the verge of getting cut by the promotion. But, he managed to return from the setback and won three consecutive fights. The only thing that remained constant throughout his crazy journey is his confidence and style.
Needless to say, his “shoey” celebration is one such move that the crowd enjoys. However, apart from that, his choice of entrance songs is also quite funny and entertaining which makes fight fans like him even more. So, here is a list of songs Tai Tuivasa has walked out to in his recent fights.
“A Thousand Miles” by Rashad Coulter
Tuivasa vs Coulter:
“Bam Bam” chose this song to walk out for in his debut bout against Rashad Coulter at UFC fight night 121. This famous song was produced by Vanessa Carlton and has over 300 million views on youtube alone.
Tuivasa won the fight via an illustrious flying knee KO in round one. Revealing about his fondness of this song Tai told “it’s my jam, I jam out to this song when I’m home so why not walk out to it in front of the world”
“The Horses” by Daryl Braithwaite
Tai Tuivasa vs Cyril Asker:
Tai Tuivasa walked out to this song on his second fight at UFC 221 against Cyril Asker. The song is by Daryl Braithwaite, a famous Australian singer. Explaining how famous the song is in Australia, Tai said “If you have ever been to any pub in Australia, you know the horses“. Latee that night, Tuivasa won the fight via KO in the 3rd minute of the fight.
“My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion
Tuivasa vs Arlovski:
This song is produced/created by Celine Dion. The famous song from the movie Titanic was once on everyone’s playlist. “Bam Bam” decided to walk out to this song on his third fight against Andrei Arlovski. Tuivasa revealed that Dana White didn’t want him to walk out to this song. But, he insisted on using it. Tuivasa won his third consecutive fight at UFC 225 via unanimous decision at Chicago.
“What About Me” by Shannon Noll
Tai Tuivasa vs Junior Dos Santos:
Tuivasa used this song to enter into the octagon on his fourth UFC fight. What about me is a song by Shannon Noll, Tai described it as an Aussie classic song. Since the fight took place in Adelaide, Australia he decided to use it.
“Bam Bam” faced Junior Dos Santos at the main event of UFC Fight Night 142. Santos handed Tai his first loss inside the octagon as he KOed him in the second round. But, the entrance certainly was a banger for Tuivasa.
Tuivasa UFC 238 walkout song: “Everything I do (I do it for you)” by Bryan Adams:
The song by Bryan Adams is a classic and Tuivasa walked out to it on his fifth UFC fight. He fought Blagoy Ivanov at UFC 238. His choice of songs with comparison to his savageness inside the octagon is really something. He won the fight and came back to his winning momentum. Certainly, His choice of songs with comparison to his savageness inside the octagon is really something.
“Wannabe” by Spice Girls
Tai Tuivasa vs Greg Hardy:
Last year Tai Tuivasa faced Greg Hardy at UFC 264. Tuivasa entered the octagon to Wannabe by Spice Girls in that fight. It was both hilarious and delightful for the audience to watch a deadly fighter of his class walk out on this song. Tai dropped Greg in the first round in that fight.
“Barbie Girl” by Aqua
Tai Tuivasa vs Augusto Sakai:
“Bam Bam” walked out to the song “Barbie Girl” by Aqua in his most recent fight at UFC 269 against Augusto Sakai. Tai didn’t surprise his fans with this song as he has been choosing such famous yet uncommon and funny walkout songs in his bouts. Later that night, “Bam Bam” won the fight via TKO in the second round of the fight.
UFC 271: Tai Tuivasa walks out on Girls Just Want to Have Fun
Tai Tuivasa walked out on “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” by Cyndi Langer. He was met by loud boos during his walk-in to the Octagon in Derrick Lewis’ home-crown of Houston. Tuivasa flatlined Derrick Lewis in the co-main event to jump to the top-5 of the UFC heavyweight rankings.
Tai Tuivasa vs Ciryl Gane
Tai Tuivasa had a quite exciting bout against Ciryl Gane during their fight at UFC’s inaugural event in France. For that particular fight, Tuivasa walked out to “Lady Marmalade” by Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya, and Pink.
Tai Tuivasa vs Sergei Pavlovich
After losing to Ciryl Gane, Tai Tuivasa had the opportunity to bounce back against Sergei Pavlovich. However, the bout ended at the 0:54 mark of the very first round when Sergei stopped the Australian fighter. For this fight, Tai used “I’m Like a Bird” by Nelly Furtado.
Tai Tuivasa vs Alexander Volkov
At UFC 293, Tai Tuivasa fought the Russian fighter Alexander Volkov. The losing streak continued for the Aussie as he lost to Volkov via an Ezekiel Choke. For that fight, the Aussie used “Scar” by Missy Higgins.
Tai Tuivasa vs Marcin Tybura
The Marcin Tybura fight represented the rock bottom for Tai Tuivasa. It was the first time he had lost 4 successive fights. For this particular fight in 2024, Tuivasa walked out to “Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield.
