• UFC 325(1/31/26) Tafa was submitted by Billy Elekana via rear-naked choke at 3:18 of the second round
• UFC on ESPN(7/12/25) Tafa was submitted by Tuco Tokkos via arm-triangle choke at 4:25 of the second round
• UFC Fight Night(10/12/24) Tafa stopped Sean Sharaf via strikes at 2:15 of the second round
• UFC 305(8/17/24) Tafa was submitted by Valter Walker via ankle lock at 4:56 of the first round
• UFC 298(2/17/24) Tafa was stopped by Marcos Rogerio de Lima via strikes at 1:14 of the second round
• UFC Fight Night(8/26/23) Tafa knocked out Parker Porter at 1:24 of the first round
• UFC Fight Night(4/22/23) Tafa lost a three round unanimous decision to Mohammed Usman
BIO
FIGHTS
STATS
UFC HISTORY & CAREER
IMPORTANT FACTS
Pro since 2022, made UFC debut in April 2023
Six wins by KO
Four first-round finishes
Four wins in 2:02 or less
Reported 23-5 Kickboxing/Muay Thai Record (19 KOs)
Younger brother of UFC vet Justin Tafa
Q & A
Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?
ANSWER:
I love it - fighting is in our family from many generations above.
Q: What ranks and titles have you held?
ANSWER:
Many kickboxing titles.
Q: Do you have any heroes?
ANSWER:
My brothers.
Q: What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?
ANSWER:
It means everything. I get to prove I’m one of the best…ever.
Q: Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?
ANSWER:
Graduated with a diploma from the School of Hard Knocks University
Q: What was your job before you started fighting?
ANSWER:
Security / Construction / Dancer
Q: Specific accomplishments in amateur competition?
ANSWER:
Boxing / Kickboxing local titles
Q: Specific accomplishments in pro competition?
ANSWER:
Kickboxing Oceania Titles
Q: Ranks in any martial arts styles:
ANSWER:
Age 20 - I was ranked 5th in the world for Glory Kickboxing HW division
Q: Favorite grappling technique:
ANSWER:
Rear naked choke.
Q: Favorite Striking technique:
ANSWER:
Knees / Elbows
LOSS
Tafa
Tafa
VS
Baraniewski
WIN
Tafa
Tafa
VS
Christian
LOSS
Tafa
Tafa
VS
Elekana
LOSS
Tafa
Tafa
VS
Tokkos
WIN
Tafa
Tafa
VS
Sharaf
LOSS
Tafa
Tafa
VS
Walker
LOSS
Tafa
Tafa
VS
Lima
WIN
Tafa
Tafa
VS
Porter
LOSS
Tafa
Tafa
VS
Usman
STRIKING ANALYSIS
STRIKING ACCURACY52%
STRIKING DEFENSE52%
LANDED/MIN
3.53
STRIKES PER MINUTEABSORBED/MIN
2.70
STRIKES ABSORBED PER MINUTEGRAPPLING & WRESTLING
TAKEDOWN ACCURACY0%
TAKEDOWN DEFENSE72%
TAKEDOWNS/FIGHT
0.00
15 MIN AVERAGESUBMISSIONS/FIGHT
0.0
15 MIN AVERAGEGENERAL ANALYSIS
UFC RECORD
3 W - 6 L
ACTIVE STREAK
-1 Losses
WIN BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)3
Submission0
Decision0
LOSS BREAKDOWN
Knockout (KO)2
Submission3
Decision1
FIGHTING STYLE
Kickboxer
STANCE
Orthodox
UFC DEBUT
Feb. 11, 2023