Completed MMA Bout

Tai Tuivasa vs. Cyril Asker

Main Card | Heavyweight · 265 lbs | Pro MMA

Tai Tuivasa defeats Cyril Asker via KO/TKO at 2:18 of Round 1

Tai "Bam Bam" Tuivasa
Cyril "Silverback" Asker

Tuivasa
KO/TKO
Round 1

Tai Tuivasa Cyril Asker

"Bam Bam" "Silverback"

8-0-0   Pro Record At Fight   9-3-0
Climbed to 9-0   Record After Fight   Fell to 9-4
-270 (Moderate Favorite)   Betting Odds   +245 (Moderate Underdog)
Australia   Nationality   France
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia   Fighting out of   Nimes, France
24 years, 10 months, 3 weeks, 4 days   Age at Fight   32 years, 1 month, 2 weeks, 3 days
263.5 lbs (119.5 kgs)   Weigh-In Result   243.5 lbs (110.4 kgs)
6'2" (188cm)   Height   6'0" (183cm)
75.0" (191cm)   Reach   74.0" (188cm)
Lions High Performance Centre   Gym   Bushido Academie
UFC 221
  • Bout Information
  • Event: UFC 221: Romero vs. Rockhold
  • Date: Saturday 02.10.2018 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Steve Perceval
  • Venue: Perth Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Perth, Western Australia, Australia
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 10 of 12)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 265 lbs (120.2 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Jimmy Smith
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Jimmy Smith
  • Tuivasa Total Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Asker Total Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
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Tuivasa vs. Asker Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Predictions: 1552  
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KO/TKO
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Submission
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Decision
Tuivasa
94%
Asker
6%
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