Last fight
UFC 298
Win
de Lima vs Tafa
Feb. 17, 2024
Stats & Records
4
Wins by Knockout
4
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 41
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 101
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
Brisbane, Australia
Fighting style
Kickboxer
Age
26
Height
75.00
Weight
256.00
Octagon Debut
Feb. 11, 2023
Reach
72.00
- Pro since 2022
- Five wins by KO
- Four first-round finishes
- Three wins in 2:02 or less
- Younger brother of UFC vet Justin Tafa
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
When and why did you start training for fighting? I love it - fighting is in our family from many generations above.
What ranks and titles have you held? Many kickboxing titles.
Do you have any heroes? My brothers.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means everything. I get to prove I’m one of the best…ever.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Graduated with a diploma from the School of Hard Knocks University
What was your job before you started fighting? Security / Construction / Dancer
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Boxing / Kickboxing local titles
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Kickboxing Oceania Titles
Ranks in any martial arts styles: Age 20 - I was ranked 5th in the world for Glory Kickboxing HW division
Favorite grappling technique: Rear naked choke.
Favorite Striking technique: Knees / Elbows
