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Khalid Taha

"The Warrior"
16-6-0OKTAGON #5Featherweight★ 1bonusLebanonLebanonLast 5
Amateur MMA 0-1

Last fight: Loss vs Max Holzer · TKO · May 16, 2026

16-6-0 · 14 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Max HolzerTKO · R1 3:14
OKTAGONOKTAGON 88: Holzer vs Taha·May 16, 2026

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CAREER SUMMARY

Khalid Taha holds a professional MMA record of 16-6-0. Taha has won 16 fights: 11 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission, 2 by decision. Of 6 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Taha lands 2.64 significant strikes per minute with 32% accuracy and averages 0.00 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: May 16, 2026. Tracked organizations: OKTAGON, UFC, RIZIN.

Profile

Height
5'5"165 cm
Weight
135 lbs61 kg
Reach
69"175 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Feb 15, 1992
Age
34
Nationality
Lebanon
Birthplace
Dortmund, Germany

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Max Holzer
    OKTAGON 88: Holzer vs Taha· May 16, 2026· Featherweight· 16-6 vs 12-0
    TKO
    R1 · 3:14
  2. WIN
    vs Edgar Jimenez
    OKTAGON 75: Palokaj vs Batfalský· Sep 13, 2025· Featherweight· 16-5 vs 15-8
    TKO
    R3 · 0:38
  3. WIN
    vs Jose Zarauz
    OKTAGON 69: Holzer vs Ilbay· Apr 5, 2025· MMA· 15-5 vs 26-11-1
    TKO
    R2 · 4:04
  4. WIN
    vs William Valentim
    NFC 13· Mar 25, 2023· Featherweight· 14-5 vs 9-9
    TKO
    R1 · 2:26
  5. LOSS
    vs Cristian Quinonez
    UFC Fight Night: Gane vs Tuivasa· Sep 3, 2022· Bantamweight· 13-5 vs 18-3
    TKO
    R1 · 3:15
  6. LOSS
    vs Sergey Morozov
    UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs Moises· Jul 17, 2021· Bantamweight· 13-4 vs 17-4
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  7. LOSS
    vs Raoni Barcelos
    UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Teixeira· Nov 7, 2020· Bantamweight· 13-3 vs 16-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
    FOTN
  8. NC
    vs Bruno Silva
    UFC 243: Whittaker vs Adesanya· Oct 6, 2019· Bantamweight· 13-2 vs 10-3-2
    Overturned
    R3 · 3:00
  9. WIN
    vs Boston Salmon
    UFC 236: Holloway vs Poirier 2· Apr 13, 2019· Bantamweight· 13-2 vs 6-2
    TKO
    R1 · 0:25
  10. LOSS
    vs Nad Narimani
    UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs Smith· Jul 22, 2018· Featherweight· 12-2 vs 11-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  11. WIN
    vs Hamza Kooheji
    Brave CF 12· May 11, 2018· Featherweight· 12-1 vs 6-2
    SUB
  12. LOSS
    vs Takafumi Otsuka
    Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2017 - Bantamweight Tournament: 2nd Round· Dec 29, 2017· Bantamweight· 11-1 vs 25-12-1
    SUB
    R3 · 2:23
  13. WIN
    vs Keita Ishibashi
    Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2017 - Bantamweight Tournament: 1st Round· Jul 30, 2017· Bantamweight· 11-0 vs 8-6-2
    KO
    R1 · 4:52
  14. WIN
    vs Timo-Juhani Hirvikangas
    GMC 9· Nov 19, 2016· Bantamweight· 10-0 vs 10-3
    SD
  15. WIN
    vs Michail Chrisopoulos
    Fair FC 5· May 28, 2016· Bantamweight· 9-0 vs 3-2
    TKO
    R1 · 1:20
  16. WIN
    vs Nijat Valiyev
    Top Ten Champions· Mar 12, 2016· Bantamweight· 8-0 vs 0-2
    TKO
    R1 · 2:26
  17. WIN
    vs Daniel Makin
    Fair FC 4· Nov 28, 2015· Bantamweight· 7-0 vs 1-4
    TKO
    R1 · 2:20
  18. WIN
    vs Omer Cankardesler
    Fair FC 3· Mar 28, 2015· Bantamweight· 6-0 vs 5-2-1
    UD
  19. WIN
    vs Ali Selcuk Ayin
    GMC 5· Sep 13, 2014· Bantamweight· 5-0 vs 5-11
    SUB
    R1 · 4:59
  20. WIN
    vs Manuel Bilić
    Fair FC 1· Feb 8, 2014· Bantamweight· 4-0 vs 2-1
    SUB
    R2 · 4:24
  21. WIN
    vs Florin Gârdan
    Rhein Neckar Championship· Nov 30, 2013· Featherweight· 3-0 vs 2-1
    TKO
    R2 · 4:43
  22. WIN
    vs John Isac
    GMC 4: Next Level· Jul 6, 2013· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 1-3
    TKO
    R2 · 0:20
  23. WIN
    vs Muhammed Celebi
    K-1 Germany Topalevents· Apr 6, 2013· 1-0 vs 0-1-1
    TKO

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseTaekwondoKickboxingBoxing
  • AGE 6Started in Taekwondo
  • AGE 10Started in Kickboxing
  • AGE 10Started in Boxing

Camp

  • Arena Dortmund

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Featherweight roster (339 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
One-Shot Power
97 · top 6% in division
Punch power97
Kick power74
Punch speed94
Kick speed74
Accuracy66
Takedowns60
Ground striking75
Submissions53
Chin81
Body strength64
Cardio77

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 16-6-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed2.64per min
32% accuracy
Strikes absorbed4.20per min
47% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.35per 15 min
25% success
Takedowns stuffed65%
Submission attempts0.2per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 1-4-0 (1 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed2.64per min
32% accuracy
Strikes absorbed4.12per min
47% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min
0% success
Takedowns stuffed62%
Submission attempts0.2per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Khalid Taha sits in the top 25.

Bonus résumé

Khalid Taha has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×1
  1. ★ FOTNvs Raoni Barcelos · UFC Fight Night: Santos vs TeixeiraNov 7, 2020

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Khalid Taha earns per fight.

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Official OKTAGON Ranking

Khalid Taha's standing in the official OKTAGON rankings.

Current
#5 Featherweight
Peak
#4 Featherweight
First ranked
May 16, 2025
Times ranked
13

Featherweight

#1#5#10#152026May 16, 2025 · #9Sep 16, 2025 · #10Oct 13, 2025 · #4Dec 10, 2025 · #4Mar 6, 2026 · #4Apr 10, 2026 · #4Aug 1, 2026 · #6Sep 16, 2026 · #5Oct 24, 2026 · #5#5

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1623▼9
Peak
1751Jul 30, 2017
Rated fights
22
15001600170020142017202020232026Apr 6, 2013 · 1541Jul 6, 2013 · 1570Nov 30, 2013 · 1610Feb 8, 2014 · 1645Sep 13, 2014 · 1665Mar 28, 2015 · 1689Nov 28, 2015 · 1699Mar 12, 2016 · 1709May 28, 2016 · 1721Nov 19, 2016 · 1728Jul 30, 2017 · 1751Dec 29, 2017 · 1713May 11, 2018 · 1741Jul 22, 2018 · 1715Apr 14, 2019 · 1744Nov 8, 2020 · 1688Jul 18, 2021 · 1666Sep 3, 2022 · 1631Mar 25, 2023 · 1640Apr 5, 2025 · 1614Sep 13, 2025 · 1632May 16, 2026 · 16231623

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Frequently asked questions

When does Khalid Taha fight next?

Khalid Taha has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Khalid Taha's record?

Khalid Taha's professional MMA record is 16-6-0.

Who is Khalid Taha fighting next?

Khalid Taha's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Khalid Taha fight last?

Khalid Taha most recently fought Max Holzer at OKTAGON 88: Holzer vs Taha on Saturday, May 16, 2026, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Khalid Taha fight in?

Khalid Taha fights at Featherweight.

How many knockouts does Khalid Taha have?

Khalid Taha has 11 wins by KO/TKO and 3 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Khalid Taha won?

Khalid Taha has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Fight of the Night.

How tall is Khalid Taha?

Khalid Taha is 5'5" (165 cm) tall.

How much does Khalid Taha weigh?

Khalid Taha weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).

What is Khalid Taha's reach?

Khalid Taha has a reach of 69" (175 cm).

How old is Khalid Taha?

Khalid Taha is 34 years old (born Feb 15, 1992).

Where is Khalid Taha from?

Khalid Taha is from Lebanon.

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