Water in the beer! Tai Tuivasa suffers a historic negative milestone after defeat at UFC Perth.

T. Tuivasa has a tradition of drinking beer in shoes after victories (Photo: Instagram)

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Known for drinking beer during his post-victory celebrations at tennis matches, Tai tuivasa Once again, he didn't have the opportunity to taste alcohol after the fight. The heavyweight (up to 120 kg) entered the fray in UFC Perth, held this Saturday, and despite the massive support from the crowd, suffered another defeat, the seventh in his last fights, this time to Louie Sutherland.

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The defeat marked the tenth loss in Tuivasa's career, who hasn't had his arm raised since February 2022, when he knocked out... Derrick Lewis and extended his record for the longest losing streak in the heavyweight division. On the other side, Sutherland secured his first UFC victory and seized the opportunity to challenge... Marcin tybura.

Sutherland dominates in grappling and neutralizes Tuivasa en route to victory.

Tai tuivasa He started the fight dominating the center of the octagon, but in the first few seconds he was surprised by a takedown, being placed on his back on the ground.

After much effort, the Australian managed to get to his feet, but was hit by a spinning elbow followed by a knee strike. Even without showing much reaction to the blows, Tuivasa was taken down again and was then controlled by the Briton.

In the second round, Sutherland stuck to his game plan, relying on grappling to neutralize his opponent. He dominated Tuivasa for much of the round, even amidst boos from the local crowd.

Already in the third round, aware that he needed the knockout, Tuivasa went on the offensive from the start. However, after defending a takedown attempt, he ended up being tripped and was taken down again.

In the final minute, the referee restarted the fight standing up, but both fighters were already showing signs of fatigue, which prevented any more effective attempt to finish the fight.

UFC Perth Results

MAIN CARD

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Carlos Prates derrotou Jack Della Maddalena  by knockout (elbows) at 3:17 of round 3

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Quillan Salkilld derrotou Beneil Dariush by knockout (punch) at 3:29 of round 1

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Steve Erceg derrotou Tim Elliott by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Marwan Rahiki derrotou Ollie Schmid by knockout (punch) at 2:56 of round 1

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Brando Pericic derrotou Shamil Gaziev by knockout (punch) at 3:44 of round 2

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Louie Sutherland derrotou Tai tuivasa by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

PRELIMINARY CARD

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Cam Rowston derrotou Robert Bryczek by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Junior Tafa derrotou Kevin Christian by knockout (elbows) at 2:42 of round 1

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Jacob Malkoun derrotou Gerald meerschaert by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Colby Thicknesse derrotou Vince Morales by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Wes Schultz derrotou ben johnston by submission (guillotine choke) at 1min50s R3

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Jonathan Micallef derrotou Themba Gorimbo by divided decision of the judges (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Kody Steele derrotou Dom Mar Fan by submission (Leg lock) at 3:54 of Round 1