Tai Tuivasa suffered his seventh consecutive loss at UFC Fight Night 275 held on May 2, 2026, at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. Louie Sutherland won the bout by unanimous decision with scores of 30-26, leaving fans and analysts questioning Tuivasa’s future in the UFC.
Sutherland dominated the fight, scoring multiple takedowns and controlling Tuivasa on the ground. This victory was particularly significant for Sutherland, who came into the fight with a record of 0-2 in the UFC and was unranked. “Listen, me and my coaches said it, we done a big 360, we started here, it didn’t go to plan,” Sutherland remarked after his win.
For Tuivasa, this defeat marks a troubling chapter in his career. His last victory was against Derrick Lewis back in February 2022. Since then, he has faced a challenging path in the heavyweight division, culminating in a streak of seven losses. Before UFC Perth, he had already lost six consecutive fights.
Despite the setbacks, Tuivasa remains resilient. After the fight, he expressed his disappointment but also his determination: “SORRY 😞 I tried I felt good I put in the work didn’t get result. I feel like a s— c— let my fans down again. Back to the drawing board for me. C— of a sport. BUT I WILL NEVER GIVE UP IM FROM WESTERN SYDNEY YOU GOTTA PUT ME OUT FOR ME TO GIVE UP.” His current MMA record stands at 14 wins and 9 losses.
Observers wonder what lies ahead for Tuivasa as he navigates this difficult phase. With each fight raising more questions than answers, fans hope to see him bounce back stronger. Meanwhile, Sutherland is eager for more challenges ahead: “Get me anybody, I’ll fight them all,” he stated confidently after his victory.
