Junior Tafa

"The Juggernaut"

7-6-0★ 1bonus

New ZealandLast 5

Boxing 1-0Kickboxing 4-4Muay Thai 2-0

Last fight: Loss vs Iwo Baraniewski · TKO · Jun 6, 2026

7-6-0 · 7 finishes · Full stats →

NEXT FIGHT

vs Quentin Pasley

UFCUFC 335: Oliveira vs Lopes·Saturday, December 12, 2026

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Junior Tafa holds a professional MMA record of 7-6-0. Tafa has won 7 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 0 by decision. Of 6 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 3 by submission. In the UFC, Tafa lands 3.53 significant strikes per minute with 52% accuracy and averages 0.00 takedowns per 15 minutes. Tafa also has 2 recorded Muay Thai bouts. Tafa also has 8 recorded Kickboxing bouts. Tafa also has 1 recorded Boxing bout. Most recent fight: June 6, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC, RIZIN, BRAVE CF.

Profile

Height: 6'3"191 cm
Weight: 205 lbs93 kg
Reach: 75"191 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Sep 21, 1996
Age: 30
Nationality: New Zealand
Birthplace: Avondale, New Zealand

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UFCUFC 335: Oliveira vs LopesDec 12, 2026
vs Quentin PasleyLight Heavyweight

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Career history

LOSS
vs Iwo Baraniewski
UFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs Bonfim· Jun 6, 2026· Light Heavyweight· 7-6 vs 9-0
TKO
R1 · 1:25
WIN
vs Kevin Christian
UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs Prates· May 2, 2026· Light Heavyweight· 7-5 vs 9-4
TKO
R1 · 2:42
LOSS
vs Billy Elekana
UFC 325: Volkanovski vs Lopes 2· Feb 1, 2026· Light Heavyweight· 6-5 vs 10-2
SUB
R2 · 3:18
LOSS
vs Tuco Tokkos
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Teixeira· Jul 12, 2025· Light Heavyweight· 6-4 vs 11-5
SUB
R2 · 4:25
WIN
vs Sean Sharaf
UFC Fight Night: Royval vs Taira· Oct 12, 2024· Heavyweight· 6-3 vs 4-1
TKO
R2 · 2:15
LOSS
vs Valter Walker
UFC 305: Du Plessis vs Adesanya· Aug 18, 2024· Heavyweight· 5-3 vs 12-1
SUB
R1 · 4:56
LOSS
vs Marcos Rogerio de Lima
UFC 298: Volkanovski vs Topuria· Feb 17, 2024· Heavyweight· 5-2 vs 22-9-1
TKO
R2 · 1:14
WIN
vs Parker Porter
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs The Korean Zombie· Aug 26, 2023· Heavyweight· 5-1 vs 14-9
TKO
R1 · 1:24
POTN
LOSS
vs Mohammed Usman
UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs Blaydes· Apr 22, 2023· Heavyweight· 4-1 vs 9-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Tsuyoshi Sudario
RIZIN 40: Bellator MMA vs RIZIN· Dec 31, 2022· Heavyweight· 4-0 vs 6-2
TKO
R1 · 1:38
WIN
vs Nicolas Đurđević
BRAVE CF · Brave 66· Nov 26, 2022· Catchweight· 3-0 vs 4-4
TKO
R1 · 02:04
WIN
vs Kelvin Fitial
Hex Fight Series 23· Aug 5, 2022· Heavyweight· 2-0 vs 15-13-2
TKO
R2 · 4:36
WIN
vs Taisei Sekino
Beatdown Promotions 1· Jul 9, 2022· Light Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 3-5
TKO
R1 · 1:06

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseKickboxingMuay Thai

Camp

NTG Fight & Fitness

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Light Heavyweight roster (213 fighters)

One-Shot Power

99 · best in division

Fast Hands

98 · top 5% in division

Punch power99

Kick power77

Punch speed98

Kick speed61

Accuracy95

Takedowns44

Ground striking93

Submissions42

Chin67

Body strength81

Cardio64

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

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 7-6-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed3.80per min

52% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.67per min

52% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min

Takedowns stuffed73%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 3-6-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.53per min

52% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.70per min

52% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min

Takedowns stuffed73%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Junior Tafa sits in the top 25.

BRAVE CF

Bonus résumé

Junior Tafa has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $75,000.

★ Performance of the Night ×11 finish incentive (+$25,000)

★ POTNvs Parker Porter · UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs The Korean ZombieAug 26, 2023

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 Junior Tafa earns per fight.

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RIZIN Ranking · UFCalendar Projection

Junior Tafa's standing on UFCalendar's projected RIZIN rankings. RIZIN publishes no official rankings.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #1 Heavyweight
First ranked: Dec 31, 2022
Times ranked: 2

Heavyweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1621▼20
Peak: 1702Aug 26, 2023
Rated fights: 13

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Frequently asked questions

When does Junior Tafa fight next?

Junior Tafa fights Quentin Pasley on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at UFC 335: Oliveira vs Lopes.

What is Junior Tafa's record?

Junior Tafa's professional MMA record is 7-6-0.

Who is Junior Tafa fighting next?

Junior Tafa's next opponent is Quentin Pasley at UFC 335: Oliveira vs Lopes.

Who did Junior Tafa fight last?

Junior Tafa most recently fought Iwo Baraniewski at UFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs Bonfim on Saturday, June 6, 2026, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Junior Tafa fight in?

Junior Tafa fights at Light Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Junior Tafa have?

Junior Tafa has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Junior Tafa won?

Junior Tafa has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Junior Tafa?

Junior Tafa is 6'3" (191 cm) tall.

How much does Junior Tafa weigh?

Junior Tafa weighs 205 lbs (93 kg).

What is Junior Tafa's reach?

Junior Tafa has a reach of 75" (191 cm).

How old is Junior Tafa?

Junior Tafa is 30 years old (born Sep 21, 1996).

Where is Junior Tafa from?

Junior Tafa is from New Zealand.

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