Tai Tuivasa vs Tallison Teixeira Prediction & Betting Tips - UFC 325
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by Devesh Jaganath | in UFC Predictions
Tai Tuivasa and Tallison Teixeira will face off in the heavyweight division on a stacked main card at UFC 325 in Sydney this weekend. Bam Bam has a pro record of 15-8-0, while Xicao is 8-1-0. Let’s get into the match prediction.
Tai Tuivasa will be making his long-awaited return to the Octagon this weekend. His last fight was at UFC 305 in August 2024, where he lost to Jairzinho Rozenstruik by split decision.
Bam Bam has dropped to 12th in the division and is looking to begin his road to redemption here. He has lost his last five bouts and now holds an 8-8 record since joining the UFC.
Tuivasa is 6’2” with a 75” reach, and lands 3.77 strikes per minute with a 46% accuracy. He absorbs 5.18 significant strikes per minute and has a 44% striking defence.
Meanwhile, Tallison Teixeira is a rising contender in the heavyweight division, and he will be looking to bounce back here after suffering his first professional loss to Derrick Lewis last July.
This is by far Xicao’s biggest fight ever. None of his nine career bouts have gone beyond the first round. In the UFC, he finished Justin Tafa in 35 seconds before losing to Lewis in the exact same time.
Teixeira has a significant height (6’7”) and reach (83”) advantage. He lands a whopping 12.83 significant strikes per minute with a 59% accuracy, but also absorbs 8.98 SSPM.
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Tai Tuivasa - Tallison Teixeira Key Points
- Tai Tuivasa has not fought in the UFC since August 2024.
- Tai Tuivasa is on a five-fight losing streak.
- Tallison Teixeira has only lost one of his nine pro bouts.
- Tallison Teixeira has the height and reach advantage.
- Tallison Teixeira lands 12.83 significant strikes per minute, while Tuivasa lands 3.77.
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Our Tai Tuivasa vs Tallison Teixeira Prediction
What seems glaringly obvious here is that this will be a battle of brute strength, tactics and distance control, as neither of these fighters offers anything in the grappling department.
It’s the type of fight old-school heavyweight fans love, and Tallison Teixeira is part of the new-generation that has all the makings of a top contender in the division. There is a feeling that this could be Tuivasa’s final real chance to prove himself, but Teixeira’s size, reach, and proficient striking make it difficult to go against. Therefore, our Tai Tuivasa vs Tallison Teixeira prediction is Tallison Teixeira wins.
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