Tai Tuivasa vs Louis Sutherland official for UFC Perth on short notice

Tai Tuivasa will face Louis Sutherland at UFC Perth next weekend in an officially announced bout. Sutherland, who holds an 0-2 UFC record, is stepping in on short notice to replace Sean Sharaf, who withdrew due to a broken nose. Tuivasa enters the fight with an 8-9 UFC record. The event is scheduled for the upcoming weekend. This matchup gives Tuivasa an opportunity to end his recent losing streak against a struggling UFC newcomer.