UFC heavyweight Tai Tuivasa faced a tough loss at UFC 331. He was knocked out in the opening minutes. The loss happened in round one. It came after a troubling seven-fight losing streak. He had recently joined American Top Team. Tuivasa made the gym move because he hoped to take advice from new trainers and adjust his fight prep.

He trained alongside heavyweight Francis Ngannou for UFC 331. He spent several sessions with Ngannou during camp. But Tuivasa was stopped in round one regardless. The first-round defeat took place following his recent move to American Top Team.