Last fight
UFC 298
Vencer
de Lima vs Tafa
Feb. 17, 2024
Estadísticas y récords
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.
Efectividad de golpeo
- Golpes Significativos Conectados
- 41
- Golpes Significativos Intentados
- 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
Récord del Atleta
Info
Status
Activo
Ciudad natal
Brisbane, Australia
Estilo de lucha
Kickboxer
Años
26
Alto
75.00
Peso
256.00
Debut del octágono
Feb. 11, 2023
Alcance
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
