Tai Tuivasa, his full name being, Tai Anthony Tuivasa, is an ascending Australian MMA fighter. He currently competes in UFC’s heavyweight division. Tai is known to have begun his professional start in 2012 from Australia. Just like most of MMA’s, Tai is also known to be tattoo-crazy, and this is not our perception, but his body says it all. Let us explore his unique body designs!

“I’m a Foboriginal from the area. FTA. That comes from my group of boys, when we were kids. I’m proud of being from the area – Western Sydney – and it means a lot to me. I got it tattooed on my lip when I was 15. For me to get something tattooed it’s serious, so it means a lot to me.”

Samoan Culture Tattoos

Tai’s body is covered with multiple elaborate tattoo designs that relate to Samoan Culture. They can be seen on his upper body, covering the major portion of his stomach, sides, thighs, and lower back.

Tattoo Meaning:

Being a product of two different cultures opened Tai’s eyes to a new universe of possibilities. His father, who comes from a warring tribe, is immensely happy every time he steps out to the cage because he shares their tradition.

According to Tai, the Samoan culture is vibrant and active, in contrast to the Koori culture (his mother’s heritage), which is dying. But, with his recent success in mixed martial arts, Tai isn’t only proud of his lineage; he’s pleased to be the first indigenous Australian to win in the Octagon.

Tai has a Pea tattoo, which is a traditional Samoan tattoo done in the exceedingly painful and old-fashioned technique of tapping. There is just no other option for him, and maybe for any Samoan. Otherwise, it would be impolite. Because he had to fly overseas for his fighting engagements, the tattoo took three months to complete. According to him, it is more than simply a tattoo since it is steeped in tradition.