Tai Tuivasa, the beloved UFC heavyweight brawler from Western Sydney, suffered another heartbreaking defeat at UFC Perth on Saturday, May 2, 2026. In front of a passionate home crowd at RAC Arena, Tuivasa dropped a unanimous decision to short-notice opponent Louie Sutherland, marking his seventh consecutive loss—the longest losing streak in UFC heavyweight history. His winless drought now stretches nearly four years.

After the fight, Tuivasa took to Instagram with a raw, unfiltered message that captured the pain of a fighter who refuses to quit: "SORRY. I tried I felt good I put in the work didn't get result. I feel like a shit cunt let my fans down again. Back to the drawing board for me. Cunt of a sport. BUT I WILL NEVER GIVE UP IM FROM WESTERNSYDNEY YOU GOTTA PUT ME OUT FOR ME TO GIVE UP. Sorry all my loyal fans I really am and to my team love yahs."

This loss comes just three months after Tuivasa (14-10) returned from an 18-month layoff, and the pressure is mounting. Before the bout, he admitted his "ass was on the line," and now fans are calling for a move to Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) or even an outright release from the UFC. The promotion faces a tough decision on one of its most popular heavyweights, known for his wild brawling style and shoey celebrations.

But for Tuivasa, the message is clear: he's not done fighting. As the sport's ultimate survivor from Western Sydney, he's vowing to keep pushing forward, no matter how many times he's knocked down.