Overview
- Tuivasa opens Saturday's UFC Perth main card at RAC Arena in Perth against late-replacement Louie Sutherland, who stepped in after Sean Sharaf withdrew with an injury.
- He acknowledged the bout could decide his future in the promotion after a six-fight skid and no win since February 2022.
- He prepared in Perth at Scrappy MMA alongside Jack Della Maddalena after relocating from Dubai five weeks out.
- Odds from DraftKings list Tuivasa as a -218 favorite over Sutherland at +180, with previews pointing to the home crowd and Sutherland’s short notice as factors.
- Coach Ben Vickers voiced belief Tuivasa can still make a title run, though continued losses could strain the roster leniency his strong fan draw has afforded.