Tai Tuivasa loses to Robelis Despaigne, extending winless streak to eight
Australian heavyweight Tai Tuivasa lost to Robelis Despaigne at UFC 331, his eighth consecutive defeat since February 2022.
Tai Tuivasa's wait for a victory at UFC 331 ended in another loss, with judges awarding the fight to Robelis Despaigne via split decision. Tuivasa has now gone without a win since February 12, 2022, more than four years.
The 28-29, 29-28, 28-29 loss is his eighth straight defeat and brings his career record to 14 wins and 11 losses. Tuivasa's spot on the UFC roster is now in serious jeopardy.
The heavyweight bout was brutal on both men. Tuivasa bled from the nose in the first round after heavy exchanges.
Despaigne controlled much of the fight with grappling in all three rounds. Commentator Daniel Cormier noted that both men looked completely exhausted by the end, with Despaigne's cardio particularly poor for a fighter stepping up to longer bouts.
- Eight consecutive defeats
- Winless streak
- February 12, 2022
- Last victory
- 14 wins, 11 losses
- Career record
- Six first-round TKOs
- Despaigne's prior wins
Why it mattersTuivasa is one of Australia's highest-profile UFC fighters. This loss streak raises real questions about his future in the sport.
AustraliaAn Australian fighter's declining fortunes in global mixed martial arts. The result will fuel debate about whether he can recover.
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