Albert Tu'ua on Moving from Muay Thai to MMA, Grappling and His UFC Goal

The Australian MMA Podcast · Sep 8, 2026 · 22m

Albert Tu'ua joins the Australian MMA Podcast ahead of his professional MMA debut against Darwin Sagurit at Eternal MMA 110 on September 12. A highly accomplished Muay Thai fighter, Tu'ua discusses why he decided to pursue MMA and what it has been like learning grappling and wrestling after building his career in striking.

Tua talks about his preparation, his favourite submission, training with Jesse James Parr, the challenge of balancing full-time work and family life, his Samoan background, the difference between Muay Thai and MMA, and his long-term goal of reaching the UFC. He also…