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UFC adds three fights to UFC 331 in Los Angeles on Sept. 19: Gable Steveson faces Sean Sharaf for his second Octagon appearance, Robelis Despaigne battles Tai Tuivasa, and a middleweight bout between Ryan Gandra and Ozzy Diaz is set. The card at Crypto.com Arena, airing on Paramount+, has no headliner announced. Steveson is 4-0, Despaigne returns after leaving the UFC in 2024, and Tuivasa aims to halt a seven-fight UFC skid.
Tai Tuivasa dropped a unanimous-decision loss to Louie Sutherland in Perth, extending his UFC skid to seven straight while fans flooded social media with mockery and BKFC chatter.
Australian heavyweight Tai Tuivasa extended his seven-fight skid with a defeat to unranked Louie Sutherland at UFC Perth, then posted on social media that he will go 'back to the drawing board' but insists he will 'never give up' on his UFC career.
Londoner Louie Sutherland earned a short-notice win over Tai Tuivasa in Perth, boosting his UFC prospects after a chaotic start to his stint, while Carlos Prates delivered a career-best performance to upset former welterweight champion Jack della Maddalena in the main event.
Tai Tuivasa suffered his seventh consecutive UFC defeat at UFC Perth, losing by unanimous decision to Louie Sutherland after being held down and taken down multiple times. In a post-fight Instagram note, he apologized to fans, said he gave his all, and vowed not to quit, though his UFC future remains uncertain as he weighs next steps after another setback.
Louie Sutherland defeated Tai Tuivasa by unanimous decision (30-26 on all cards) at UFC Perth, leveraging multiple takedowns and dominant ground control while Tuivasa spent much of the bout on his back; Tuivasa was docked a point for a late foul, and the loss extends his seven-fight skid, casting doubt on his UFC future.
Quillan Salkilld opened UFC 325 with a first-round neck-crank submission over Jamie Mullarkey; Mauricio Ruffy stopped Rafael Fiziev by TKO in Round 2; and Tallison Teixeira outpointed Tai Tuivasa to a unanimous decision (29-28 on all cards) after a dominant start and a fatigue-filled finish.
After a year away and a five-fight skid, Tai Tuivasa returns at UFC 325 in Australia, admitting he was fat as f*ck and had to overcome mental and physical demons to pursue a fresh winning streak against Tallison Teixeira.
UFC 325 lands in Sydney with Alexander Volkanovski defending the featherweight title against Diego Lopes in a rematch at Qudos Bank Arena, while five major angles shape the card: Volkanovski’s continued reign at 37 and potential to tie Aldo’s featherweight title record; Lopes bringing a more calculated, dangerous approach after their first bout; Benoit Saint-Denis as a revitalized, finishing-minded lightweight threat; Tai Tuivasa facing a must-win on home soil after a long layoff and skid; and several pivotal lightweight bouts on the main card (Fiziev vs. Ruffy, Salkilld vs. Mullarkey) that could influence title contention and the division’s landscape.
Marcin Tybura secured a quick submission win over Tai Tuivasa at UFC Vegas 88, extending Tuivasa's losing streak to four fights. The post-fight show discusses Tybura's impressive victory, Tuivasa's continued struggles, the near skirmish following another fight, and other notable moments from the event.
Marcin Tybura secured a first-round submission victory over Tai Tuivasa at UFC Fight Night 239, marking Tuivasa's fourth consecutive defeat. Social media reacted to the fight, with commentators noting Tybura's strong ground game and Tuivasa's struggle to defend against the submission. UFC fighters and analysts shared their thoughts on the match, with some expressing surprise at the outcome and others highlighting the strategic aspects of Tybura's performance.
Marcin Tybura secured a victory over Tai Tuivasa in the UFC Vegas 88 main event with a rear-naked choke, marking his third win in four fights while Tuivasa has now suffered four straight losses. Fellow fighters reacted on social media, with Megan Anderson praising Tybura's smart gameplan and others discussing the controversial eye poke incident and the close fight between Christian Rodriguez and Isaac Dulgarian.
UFC Vegas 88 is set to feature a heavyweight headliner between Tai Tuivasa and Marcin Tybura, with a lineup of exciting matchups including Bryan Battle vs. Ange Loosa, Ovince Saint Preux vs. Kennedy Nzechukwu, Christian Rodriguez vs. Isaac Dulgarian, and Pannie Kianzad vs. Macy Chiasson. The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 16 at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, with a preliminary card beginning at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN+ and a main card at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.