Tai Tuivasa\u2019s coach is confident that a motivated \u2018Bam Bam\u2019 can turn things around in dramatic fashion.<\/strong><\/p>\n UFC Perth takes place this Saturday on the RAC Arena, with back-to-back heavyweight bouts opening up the principal card.<\/p>\n Tuivasa lost his original opponent before being matched up with fellow slugger Louie Sutherland.<\/p>\n The 33-year-old could have been unsuccessful when making his Octagon return earlier this yr, but his coach likes what he sees heading into May 2.<\/p>\n Do you reckon Tai Tuivasa should quit the ghost after yet one more defeat at UFC 325?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Some fans called for Tai Tuivasa to retire after his return from a protracted break resulted in his sixth consecutive loss earlier this yr.<\/p>\n He\u2019s been preparing for his next bout in Perth at Scrappy MMA alongside Jack Della Maddalena\u2019s head coach, Ben Vickers.<\/p>\n Vickers, who has been impressed by Tuivasa\u2019s skillset and dedication over the past few weeks, still thinks that \u2018Bam Bam\u2019 has it in him to completely turn his fortunes around.<\/p>\n \u201cI actually consider he can, I believe I say a whole lot of s\u2014 and folks go, \u2018What planet is that this f\u2014\u2014 bloke on?\u2019 But, I believe Bam could make one other run for the title,\u201d Vickers told Southern Cross Combat<\/a>. \u201cComing off a skid, it feels a far-fetched thing to say but I\u2019ve said some far-fetched things in my time and a few of them have come true. <\/p>\n \u201cI believe Bam can go on a run here. He\u2019s a really talented heavyweight and motivated, that\u2019s the important thing thing.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Vickers added that while Tuivasa has won a whole lot of fans over because of his brawling style, this isn\u2019t a real reflection of his ability.<\/p>\n \u201cYou must see the guy actually box and fight and move,\u201d he said. \u201cHe\u2019s an outstanding martial artist.\u201d<\/p>\n Tuivasa hasn\u2019t won a fight since he stopped Derrick Lewis over 4 years ago at UFC 271 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n This win, which was his fifth consecutive victory and finish contained in the Octagon, earned him a possible title eliminator against Ciryl Gane that he was stopped in.<\/p>\n \u2018Bon Gamin\u2019 went on to face Jon Jones for the vacant heavyweight belt six months later.<\/p>\nTai Tuivasa loses his sixth fight in a row, is it time to hold up the gloves?<\/h3>\n
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<\/div>Ben Vickers believes Tai Tuivasa can get back on course and push towards the title following UFC Perth<\/h2>\n
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