LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 06: UFC president Dana White (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty ... [+] Images)Zuffa LLC via Getty ImagesSince June 2024, the UFC has released or chosen not to renew the contracts of eight-plus heavyweights. Several of them were ranked when they were releasedwith DonTale Mayes recent loss, another release could be on the way.Its an understandable roster purge as the organization attempts to rid the heavyweight division of dead weight. Whats a little perplexing to some is how Tai Tuivasa has avoided the axe.Popular MMA content creator Dovy Simu posted a screenshot of Tuivasas current brutal five-fight losing streak. Another popular social media account, Spinnin Backfist, quote-replied to the post, But they cut Bigi Boy.SB was referring to the promotions recent cut of Jairzinho Rozenstruik, aka Bigi Boy.WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 07: Jairzinho Rozenstruik of Suriname celebrates his KO victory over ... [+] Alistair Overeem of Netherlands in their heavyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Capital One Arena on December 07, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)Zuffa LLC via Getty ImagesRozenstruik was ranked No. 9 when he lost a lackluster unanimous decision to Sergey Pavlovich on February 1. Before the loss, Rozenstruik had won two in a row and is 15-6 overall. In fact, Rozenstruik defeated Tuivasa via split decision in August 2024.MORE FOR YOUPERTH, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 18: Jairzinho Rozenstruik of Suriname fights Tai Tuivasa of Australia in ... [+] the Heavyweight Bout during UFC 305 at RAC Arena on August 18, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)Getty ImagesBecause of Rozenstruiks track record and recent success, it was a little surprising to see him get released.When you look at Tuivasas current five-fight losing streak, it is even more shocking that hes still on the roster. Tuivasa isnt just losinghes been finished in all but one of the losses on this skid and hasnt won a fight in three years.So why is the No. 10-ranked Tuivasa still on the roster? There are likely two reasons. One, he is still under contract. That might sound obvious, but its important to note that Rozenstruik may not have been cutthe promotion might have simply decided not to renew his deal.This means that when Tuivasas deal is up, if he hasnt found his way into the win column, he could also wind up in the same position. The second reason is a combination of fighting style and charisma.Tuivasa is an all-action, fan-friendly fighter who has had wars during his time in the UFC. He has scored explosive KO wins over the likes of Stefan Struve, Greg Hardy, Augusto Sakai, and Derrick Lewis. Tuivasa possesses an endearing everyman quality that resonates with fight fans. Rozenstruik, on the other hand, lost a really boring fight to Pavlovich that UFC President Dana White accurately described as horrible.RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - FEBRUARY 01: (R-L) Sergei Pavlovich of Russia punches Jairzinho Rozenstruik ... [+] of Suriname in a heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at anb Arena on February 01, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)Zuffa LLCAfter beginning his UFC run as a KO artist, Rozenstruik evolved into an overly calculated heavyweight with a decreased work rate.The celebratory shoey definitely hasnt hurt Tuivasas popularity. Because Australia has become such an important region for the UFC, there could also be an additional benefit to keeping an uber-popular local fighter on the roster.HOUSTON, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 12: Tai Tuivasa of Australia celebrates with the fans by performing a ... [+] shoey after defeating Derrick Lewis in their heavyweight fight during the UFC 271 event at Toyota Center on February 12, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)Zuffa LLCUnfortunately for Bigi Boy, the UFC hasnt established much of a presence in his home country, Suriname.I understand both sides of this concept. Fans and others have a point if they question Rozenstruiks release when compared to Tuivasas continued presence on the roster. After all, the two men fought relatively recently, and Rozenstruik won the fight.However, Tuivasa is a more exciting fighter, and fan connection is important. Age is also a factorTuivasa is still just 31 years old, while Rozenstruik is 36.If fans are truly interested in justice, all will be right in the world if Tuivasa gets the boot following another loss or at the end of his contract. If Tuivasa rebounds and comes up with a big win, critics will have to chew on it, as hell likely be with the promotion for a lot longer. And his fans will be enjoying a few more shoeys in his honor.