Junior Tafa

Junior Tafa was born on September 21, 1996, in Brisbane, Australia. Junior “The Juggernaut” Tafa was born in the Millennials Generation and is currently 28 years old. He is a UFC fighter who competes in the heavyweight division. He made his Octagon debut 653 days ago, on February 11, 2023. Tafa trains at NTG Fight & Fitness.

When is Junior Tafa’s next fight, what’s his height, reach, record, and who is he fighting next? Let’s find out below ⤵

As of November 2024, Junior Tafa’s pro record is 5-1-0, with of those wins coming by knockout, by submission, and the rest by a decision. Tafa has fought in over 6 professional MMA bouts, and his last fight was 1 year and 2 months ago against Parker Porter at UFC Fight Night 225: Holloway vs. Korean Zombie. The fight was on Saturday, August 26, 2023. Junior Tafa by KO (Punch) in round 1 at 1:24.

Fun fact: On the day Junior was born, "Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)" by Los Del Rio was the #1 song in the country (Billboard). You can find out more fun Junior Tafa birthday facts.

Junior Tafa’s next fight: PENDING

We will answer the most frequently asked questions about Junior Tafa below.

Career & History

Junior Tafa, an MMA fighter from Brisbane, Australia, has been making waves in the combat sports scene. Born on September 21, 1996, he has stepped into the cage six times and boasts a record of 5 wins and just a single loss.

At a recent UFC Fight Night on August 26, 2023, Tafa showcased his striking power. He delivered a stunning knockout against Parker Porter, finishing the fight in just 1 minute and 24 seconds of the opening round.

Before that, on April 22, 2023, Tafa faced a tough opponent in Mohammed Usman. After three rounds, Tafa didn’t get the win and the judges awarded a unanimous decision to Usman.

Despite the setback, Tafa’s fight history shows he’s a formidable competitor with a knack for knockouts. With most of his wins coming by way of KO, Tafa is a fighter to keep an eye on in the MMA world.

Junior Tafa height and weight

Junior Tafa’s height is 6' 3" (1.91 m). He fights in the heavyweight division. Fighters who fight in the heavyweight class can weigh anywhere from pounds, but because of weight cutting, many MMA fighters walk around 10 – 30 lbs heavier than their weight class maximum limit.

Junior Tafa net worth

Junior Tafa’s net worth estimates may vary because it’s hard to predict his spending habits. Many popular fighters also receive pay-per-view cuts, money from sponsorships, and other “locker room” or special discretionary bonuses the UFC often pays, which are not reported to the public. We found multiple online sources that list Junior Tafa’s net worth; check out CelebsMoney. Net worth is calculated by adding anything of value and subtracting all of the liabilities.

Did you know: In 2001, the UFC was purchased by Zuffa for $2 million, In 2016, it was resold for $4.2 billion to Endeavor (then WME–IMG).

How old is Junior Tafa?

Junior Tafa’s age is 28 years old. He was born on Saturday, September 21, 1996. Junior is turning 29 years old in .

Where is Junior Tafa from?

Junior Tafa was born in Brisbane, Australia.

What is Junior Tafa’s reach?

Junior Tafa’s reach is 72″ and leg reach is “.

Where does Junior Tafa rain?

Junior Tafa trains at NTG Fight & Fitness.

Who is Junior Tafa dating now?

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Junior Tafa facts

1. Junior Tafa’s birth sign is Virgo.
2. He was born in the Year of the Rat.
3. Junior’s next birthday is in .
4. His wealth comes from being an MMA Fighter.
5. Junior Tafa was born in Millennials Generation (1996).
6. Tafa’s life path number is 1.
7. His ruling planet is Mercury.
8. Junior Tafa’s birth flower is Aster/Myosotis.
9. His birthstone is Sapphire.
10. Tafa has been alive for 10,292 days or 247,030 hours.

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