Tai Tuivasa suffered his seventh consecutive loss in the UFC at UFC Perth on May 2, 2026. He lost to Louie Sutherland by unanimous decision, with all judges scoring it 30-26.
Sutherland took the fight on short notice after Sean Sharaf withdrew. This victory marked Sutherland’s first win in the UFC after two prior losses.
Tuivasa’s last victory was a knockout against Derrick Lewis in 2022. Before this fight, he had dropped six fights consecutively.
During the match, Tuivasa had a point deducted for an illegal knee. He later expressed disappointment on Instagram, stating, “Sorry, I tried. I felt good. I put in the work. Didn’t get the result. I feel like a shit c*nt. Let my fans down again. Back to the drawing board for me. C*nt of a sport.”
Despite his losing streak, Tuivasa remains determined. He stated, “BUT I WILL NEVER GIVE UP IM FROM WESTERN SYDNEY YOU GOTTA PUT ME OUT FOR ME TO GIVE UP.” His record now stands at 11 wins and 5 losses.
Sutherland noted confidence in his abilities, saying, “I know I’m good enough to compete in the top 10 or 15 of this division.” The fight has raised questions about Tuivasa’s future and whether he can turn around his career in the heavyweight division.
Observers will be watching closely as Tuivasa seeks to break this losing streak and regain his footing in the competitive landscape of the UFC.
