Tai Tuivasa continues his losing streak, as a controversial tap out in an earlier fight leads to heated scenes in the octagon.
Tai Tuivasa lost to Jairzinho Rozenstruik, with the Australian's losing streak now extending to five.Australian heavyweight Tai Tuivasa has sunk to his fifth straight defeat after losing to Jairzinho Rozenstruik by split decision at UFC 305 in Perth.
In a bid to end the rot, Tuivasa had flown to Dubai to train for his latest fight, hoping the change in scenery would help him escape distractions such as his friends and the pub.The second round exploded to life with two minutes remaining when Rozenstruik pounced after Tuivasa hurt his leg while kicking.
The headline act still to come at UFC 305 is the middleweight title bout between champion Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya, while in the flyweight battle, hometown hero Steve Erceg will take on Kiwi Kai Kara-France.
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