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Farah Hannoun

Tai Tuivasa hits back at critics ahead of UFC 305: ‘Keep your opinions to yourself’

UFC heavyweight slugger Tai Tuivasa has put his doubters on blast.

Tuivasa (14-7 MMA, 8-7 UFC) will look to snap a four-fight losing skid when he takes on Jairzinho Rozenstruik (14-5 MMA, 8-5 UFC) in a heavyweight bout at UFC 305 on Aug. 17 from RAC Arena in Perth, Australia (pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+).

After amassing a five-fight winning streak, including a knockout of former title challenger Derrick Lewis, Tuivasa has been finished in his past four fights. He’s been hearing it from fans online, which has irked him greatly. “Bam Bam” decided to mock one particular fan for giving his insight on what he needs to do to win.

Tuivasa is back training in Dubai with ex-UFC fighter and former Glory Kickboxing champion Gokhan Saki ahead of UFC 305.

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC 305.

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