In any combat sports setting, nothing stirs reactions quite as intensely as a heavyweight getting knocked out. The spectacle gains an extra layer of excitement with the addition of a fighter who throws caution to the wind and forces his opponents into a firefight. Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight contender Tai Tuivasa lives by this creed, and his career is intrinsically tied to the pursuit of pure entertainment value.
“Bam Bam” is currently enduring a three-fight losing streak. The last time he found himself in a similar predicament, he bounced back with a first-round knockout victory over Stefan Struve at UFC 254, the first of five knockout wins in a row.