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Heavyweight clash booked Sutherland will take on Jose Luiz "Montanha" in a heavyweight matchup at UFC Vegas 120 on August 8, Marcel Dorff of Heavy on Sports reports.

Impact Sutherland was finished in his first two UFC bouts before taking a unanimous decision against Tai Tuivasa in a low-level heavyweight fight last May. The win likely bought him another fight, especially given the lack of depth at heavyweight. Sutherland now faces a younger, taller fighter in Montanha who has been picking up stoppages on the Brazilian regional circuit. It's possible he enters as an underdog despite having more UFC experience, though this level of heavyweight is usually a toss-up.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

Finally earns first UFC win Sutherland defeated Tai Tuivasa via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Perth, Australia.

Impact Sutherland wasn't competitive in either of his first two UFC fights, suffering first-round stoppage losses at the hands of Brando Pericic and Valter Walker. He was undoubtedly fighting for his job against Tuivasa and found himself a +175 underdog despite the fact his opponent entered on a six-fight losing streak. To Sutherland's credit, he recognized Tai's greatest weakness and exploited it. Louie turned five successful takedowns into 11:45 worth of control time and a 111-27 edge in total strikes landed. There's absolutely nothing to suggest any of this is sticky and Sutherland probably needs another win his next time out to ensure his roster spot is safe, but he can breathe for now.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Scheduled against Tuivasa Sutherland will fight fellow heavyweight Tai Tuivasa at UFC Perth on May 2, according to Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.

Impact Sutherland will replace Sean Sharaf, who was initially scheduled against Tuivasa for UFC Perth. The updated fight will be a battle between down-on-their-luck heavyweights, with both on losing streaks. Sutherland lost his last two, and Tuivasa has suffered six.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Quickly finished in London Sutherland lost to Brando Pericic via TKO (punches) at 1:48 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in London.

Impact Entering as a +210 underdog, Sutherland did the best he could, blitzing Pericic moments after the opening bell rang in search of the finish. Sadly, it didn't go his way. Louie eventually got cracked on one of his reckless entries and ended up on the mat eating unanswered shots before referee Marc Goddard was forced to step in. In his two UFC apparences, Sutherland has lasted 84 and 108 seconds respectively. It's not a guarantee he will be granted a third fight with the company.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Given second chance Sutherland is scheduled to compete against Brando Pericic in a heavyweight fight at UFC London on March 21, per Damon Martin of MMA Fighting.

Impact Sutherland's last fight marked his UFC debut, during which he submitted to Valter Walker in under 90 seconds. Sutherland will fight another recent debutant who knocked out Elisha Ellison in his debut.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Lasts 84 seconds in UFC debut Sutherland lost to Valter Walker via submission (heel hook) at 1:24 of Round 1 at UFC 321 on Saturday in Abu Dhabi.

Impact Sutherland was due to fight Justin Tafa last month before the latter withdrew due to illness. He got a chance to compete here against a much better opponent and paid for it. Louie is your typical heavyweight brawler. He's not going to be able to remain competitive against opponents that are blasting takedowns and clamping on heel hooks like we saw from Walker in this one. Hopefully the UFC gives Sutherland another shot against a more reasonable opponent.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Next fight scheduled Sutherland is scheduled to compete against Valter Walker in a heavyweight fight at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi on Oct. 25, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.

Impact Sutherland and Walker fell victim to fight cancellations, with Justin Tafa and Mohammed Usman respectively. The former can still make his UFC debut but against an in-form Walker on a winning streak all highlighted by submission victories.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bout called off Sutherland will no longer fight Justin Tafa on Sept. 27, according to Submission Radio.

Impact Tafe came down with an illness and was unable to give it a go. Sutherland, who weighed in at 259 pounds, will have to wait a bit longer for his UFC debut.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE