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Tai Tuivasa equals unwanted UFC record as he suffers 8th loss in a row at UFC 331

Tai Tuivasa’s long losing streak continued at UFC 331 on Saturday night. The former heavyweight contender fought 6ft 7in knockout artist Robelis Despaigne at the…

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Published: Sunday, 20 September 2026 at 12:36 AM

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Tai Tuivasa tied Tony Ferguson's record for most consecutive UFC losses after suffering his eighth straight defeat at UFC 331.
Robelis Despaigne defeated Tuivasa via split decision with scores of 29-28, 28-29, and 29-28.
Tuivasa has not won a fight inside the Octagon since knocking out Derrick Lewis in February 2022.

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Tai Tuivasa suffered his eighth consecutive defeat at UFC 331, dropping a split decision to Robelis Despaigne at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The loss ties Tuivasa with Tony Ferguson for the longest losing streak in UFC history. Judges scored the heavyweight bout 29-28, 28-29, and 29-28 in favor of Despaigne following three grueling rounds.

Tuivasa has not secured a victory since his knockout of Derrick Lewis in February 2022. The 33-year-old Australian enjoyed grappling success and control against the fence, but Despaigne landed crucial takedowns and strikes to claim the victory on the scorecards.

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