UFC Orlando: Tai Tuivasa reveals why he will not compete at UFC 284 in Australia

Tai Tuivasa will fight this Saturday before taking some much-needed time off.

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The UFC heavyweight returns to action on the main card of UFC on ESPN 42 in Orlando,

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where Tai Tuivasa will face Sergei Pavlovich (16-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC).

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Tuivasa will compete in his third fight of 2022. (15-4 MMA, 8-4 UFC).

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"Bam Bam" intends to raise his hand and then enjoy life with his family.

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Although the UFC will return to his area of the world in February with UFC 284 in Australia,

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Tuivasa has no plans to attend, even if he has a quick night on Saturday.

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Tuivasa was knocked out by top competitor Ciryl Gane in September.

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Tuivasa was on a five-fight winning streak prior to the defeat, with all victories being finishes.

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Tuivasa is determined to win again, and he anticipates a wild confrontation with Pavlovich.

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