UFC heavyweight Tai Tuivasa suffered a setback at UFC 331. He got stopped in the opening minutes. The loss came in round one. It took place after a troubling seven-fight losing streak. He had recently joined American Top Team. Tuivasa changed teams because he wanted to listen to new coaches and change his fight preparation.

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