Tai Tuivasa’s return was spoiled at UFC 325.<\/p>\n
Tuivasa (14-9 MMA, 8-9 UFC) suffered his sixth consecutive defeat when he lost a unanimous decision to Tallison Teixeira<\/a> (9-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC) this past Saturday at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. It was Tuivasa’s first fight after an 18-month layoff.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Tuivasa had his moments on the feet, but Teixeira’s three takedowns landed and seven minutes of control time proved to be the difference. A disappointed Tuivasa took to Instagram<\/a> to speak out on the loss, and he wants UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev<\/a> to help him tidy up his wrestling.<\/p>\n “That hurts the soul more then any punches \ud83d\ude0cI tried I had a great camp looking forward to getting back in camp with the boys @tripl3mma<\/a> so much to work on. Always big love to my supporters especially the Aussie fans\/Crowd always cheering me on I\u2019m sorry for falling short again. Fukin shit feeling ayy \ud83d\ude24<\/p>\n My poor boy has watched me get a hiding a few too many times now \ud83e\udd26\ud83c\udffd\u200d\u2642\ufe0f\ud83d\ude02 but just like I always tell him as long as you give it all you have and keep trying that\u2019s all that matters. As long as I\u2019m doing this I will always keep trying had a great week together taking him and showing da fings didn\u2019t get the result son but that is how life goes sometimes.I hope I take all the loses for mine \ud83d\ude0c\ud83e\ude78<\/p>\n Fanks to everyone that was involved and help me during this camp and also during the time I had off I love you all and what yous do for me never goes unnoticed \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffd\u2764\ufe0fMy beautiful partner fankyou for looking after me and putting up with my shit I love you \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffd\u2764\ufe0f@khamzat_chimaev<\/a> I\u2019m coming to wrestle brother teach me i am sick of this cuddle shit \ud83d\ude14\ud83e\udd26\ud83c\udffd\u200d\u2642\ufe0f”<\/p>\n Tuivasa’s six-fight UFC losing skid is the longest in heavyweight history. The former interim title challenger hasn’t won a bout since knocking out Derrick Lewis at UFC 271 in February 2022.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Tai Tuivasa says UFC 325 loss ‘hurts the soul,’ seeks champ’s help<\/a><\/p>\n