Louie Sutherland

Louie Sutherland, the English heavyweight known as "Vanilla Gorilla," holds an 11-5-0 professional record and competes out of an orthodox stance at 6'3" and 264 pounds. Sutherland's fighting style reflects a grappler-first approach, averaging 4.95 takedowns per 15 minutes with a 42% takedown accuracy, though his 0% takedown defense suggests significant vulnerability on the mat.

His striking output is modest at 1.81 strikes landed per minute with 68% accuracy, while he absorbs 2.03 strikes per minute with only 30% striking defense—metrics indicating he relies on wrestling rather than striking exchanges. Recent results have been mixed: he suffered a first-round submission loss to Valter Walker in October 2025, rebounded with a unanimous decision victory over Tai Tuivasa in May 2026, then was knocked out by Brando Pericic in the opening round just two months earlier in March 2026.

The chronological inconsistency in his recent fights suggests uncertainty in his trajectory, though his wrestling credentials remain his primary asset in the heavyweight division. Sutherland will need to shore up his submission defense and striking durability to remain competitive at this level.