Tai Tuivasa has a new opponent for his upcoming fight at UFC Perth. Originally scheduled to face Sean Sharaf in a heavyweight bout on the main card, Tuivasa lost his opponent when Sharaf withdrew due to a fractured nose sustained in training. This leaves “Bam Bam” without an opponent just nine days before the event.
However, Tuivasa remains on the UFC Perth card with a replacement opponent. The MMA promotion announced that Tai Tuivasa will now face Louie Sutherland in a late-notice bout.
Tuivasa is currently on a challenging six-fight losing streak. The 33-year-old Australian, who was once known for his knockout power with wins over Derrick Lewis and Greg Hardy, has not secured a victory since September 2022. His most recent appearance at UFC 325 resulted in a unanimous decision loss to Tallison Teixeira, bringing his promotional record to 8-9 and his overall record to 14-9.
Louie Sutherland also enters UFC Perth seeking his first win in the organization. The 32-year-old Englishman debuted in October 2025 and has since suffered two consecutive first-round losses: a submission defeat to Valter Walker at UFC 321 and a knockout loss to Brando Peričić at UFC London last month. Sutherland’s professional record stands at 10-5, with an 0-2 record in the UFC.
Tai Tuivasa Set to Face Louie Sutherland at UFC Perth on Short Notice
Original Russian Text (Paraphrased and Translated to English):
Tai Tuivasa has been matched with a new opponent for his upcoming fight at UFC Perth. Initially set to face Sean Sharaf, who withdrew due to a fractured nose from training, Tuivasa will now fight Louie Sutherland on short notice. Tuivasa is on a six-fight losing skid, with his last win in September 2022. Sutherland is also looking for his first UFC win after two losses. Both fighters aim to turn their careers around at UFC Perth.
