Justin Tafa
New ZealandLast 5No upcoming fight scheduled.
CAREER SUMMARY
Justin Tafa holds a professional MMA record of 7-5-0. Justin Tafa has won 7 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 0 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Justin Tafa lands 4.05 significant strikes per minute with 54% accuracy and averages 0.00 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: February 9, 2025. Tracked organizations: UFC.
Profile
- Height
- 6'0"183 cm
- Weight
- 264 lbs120 kg
- Reach
- 74"188 cm
- Stance
- Southpaw
- DOB
- 1993-12-13
- Age
- 32
- Nationality
- New Zealand
- Birthplace
- West Auckland, New Zealand
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- NTG Fight & Fitness · Australia
Fight DNA
Knockout ArtistUFCalendar's style model · Heavyweight roster (149 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Justin Tafa sits in the top 25.
Bonus résumé
Justin Tafa has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $100,000.
- ★ POTNvs Austen Lane · UFC 293: Adesanya vs StricklandSep 10, 2023
- ★ FOTNvs Jared Vanderaa · UFC Fight Night: Font vs GarbrandtMay 22, 2021
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Justin Tafa earns per fight.
Career history
- LOSSUFCUFC 312: Du Plessis vs Strickland 2· Feb 9, 2025· Heavyweight· 7-5 vs 8-0TKOR1 · 0:35
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Ribas vs Namajunas· Mar 23, 2024· Heavyweight· 7-4 vs 10-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Austen LaneUFCUFC 293: Adesanya vs Strickland· Sep 10, 2023· Heavyweight· 7-3 vs 12-4POTNTKOR1 · 1:22
- NCvs Austen LaneUFCUFC Fight Night: Emmett vs Topuria· Jun 24, 2023· Heavyweight· 6-3 vs 12-3Could Not ContinueR1 · 0:29
- WINUFCUFC 284: Makhachev vs Volkanovski· Feb 12, 2023· Heavyweight· 6-3 vs 13-8TKOR1 · 1:06
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Daukaus· Dec 18, 2021· Heavyweight· 5-3 vs 7-5TKOR1 · 1:53
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Font vs Garbrandt· May 22, 2021· Heavyweight· 4-3 vs 12-5FOTNUDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Holloway vs Kattar· Jan 17, 2021· Heavyweight· 4-2 vs 10-1SDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Juan AdamsUFCUFC 247: Jones vs Reyes· Feb 8, 2020· Heavyweight· 4-1 vs 5-3TKOR1 · 1:59
- LOSSUFCUFC 243: Whittaker vs Adesanya· Oct 6, 2019· Heavyweight· 3-1 vs 6-0TKOR1 · 2:10
- WINvs David Taumoepeau×1Title bout · Title win #1XFC 41· May 24, 2019· Heavyweight· 3-0 vs 3-2TKOR2 · 0:30
- WINvs Jeremy JoinerXFC 36: Joiner vs Tafa· Jul 28, 2018· Heavyweight· 2-0 vs 5-3TKOR1 · 0:28
- WINvs Dylan TiaaleaigaXFC 30: Conflict of Interest· May 20, 2017· Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 0-1TKOR2 · 3:35
- WINvs Joe HarleyAftershock 28· Mar 18, 2017· 1-0 vs 0-1TKOR1 · 3:00
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1659▼32
- Peak
- 1716Sep 10, 2023
- Rated fights
- 12
Frequently asked questions
When does Justin Tafa fight next?
Justin Tafa has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Justin Tafa's record?
Justin Tafa's professional MMA record is 7-5-0.
Who is Justin Tafa fighting next?
Justin Tafa's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Justin Tafa fight last?
Justin Tafa most recently fought Tallison Teixeira at UFC 312: Du Plessis vs Strickland 2 on Sunday, February 9, 2025, LOSS (TKO).
What weight class does Justin Tafa fight in?
Justin Tafa fights at Heavyweight.
How many knockouts does Justin Tafa have?
Justin Tafa has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Justin Tafa won?
Justin Tafa has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 1× Performance of the Night.
How tall is Justin Tafa?
Justin Tafa is 6'0" (183 cm) tall.
How much does Justin Tafa weigh?
Justin Tafa weighs 264 lbs (120 kg).
What is Justin Tafa's reach?
Justin Tafa has a reach of 74" (188 cm).
How old is Justin Tafa?
Justin Tafa is 32 years old (born Dec 13, 1993).
Where is Justin Tafa from?
Justin Tafa is from New Zealand.