Sutherland Outpointed Tuivasa in a Perth Heavyweight Upset
Louie Sutherland defeated Tai Tuivasa by unanimous decision at UFC Perth on May 2, 2026. The judges scored their heavyweight bout 30–26 across all three cards, giving Sutherland a clear win at RAC Arena.
A full three rounds in Perth
Tuivasa fought in front of Australian fans and looked to return to the win column. Sutherland brought his own heavyweight experience into the matchup, which was scheduled for three rounds on the UFC Perth card.
The fight went the distance, with Sutherland controlling enough of the action to earn a wide verdict. No stoppage occurred, and Tuivasa completed the scheduled fifteen minutes.
All three judges scored the bout 30–26 for Sutherland. The unanimous decision marked a significant result for the Scottish heavyweight against a well-known Australian opponent.
A decisive scorecard result
The event took place at RAC Arena on May 2, 2026. UFC’s official scorecards list Sutherland as the winner and show the identical 30–26 totals.
The win was part of a card that also featured first-round finishes for Quillan Salkilld and Junior Tafa. Sutherland’s victory differed from those stoppages because it came after a complete three-round contest.
The official record clarifies the winner and method. Describing the outcome as a knockout or close decision would be inaccurate; it was a unanimous verdict with a wide margin on every card.
