Now it's for real! UFC heavyweight seeks help from Khamzat Chimaev to improve his grappling skills.

Khamzat Shimaev wants to fight in the UFC light heavyweight division. Photo: Press Release/X

Tai tuivasa wants to join Khamzat Shimaev to attempt a comeback never before seen in the history of MMA. The heavyweight (up to 120,2kg) was defeated by Tallison Teixeira No. UFC 325, held last Saturday (31), and reached his sixth consecutive defeat in the Ultimate. Despite the negative phase, the Australian made it clear that he intends to turn the page and evolve precisely in his biggest weakness: grappling.

Following the setback, Tuivasa made a heartfelt statement on social media, highlighting the emotional impact of the moment on his career. The Australian stressed that, despite the frustration, he remains motivated to return to training, acknowledged that there is still much to improve, and made a point of thanking the support he received, especially from fans in Australia. The heavyweight also mentioned the importance of family, citing his son and partner as pillars for continuing to move forward, even amidst difficulties.

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“This hurts the soul more than any punch. I tried. I had a great camp and I’m already looking forward to training again… There’s still a lot of work to do. I thank my supporters with so much love, especially the Australian fans. Sorry for letting me down again. My son has seen me get beaten up too many times now, but as I always tell him: as long as you give it your all and keep trying, that’s what matters… My beautiful partner, thank you for taking care of me and putting up with my crap. I love you,” he wrote. Tai tuivasa.

In the same publication, Tuivasa revealed the next step he intends to take in his preparation. The fighter stated that he plans to train wrestling with Khamzat Shimaev, seeking to learn from the Chechen wolf and improve his takedown game and ground control, an area that has been decisive in his recent defeats in the octagon.

"Khamzat Chimaev "I'm going to train wrestling with you, brother. Teach me, because I'm tired of this bullshit of just hugging," the heavyweight concluded.