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BAD MAN

Justin Tafa

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Australia, Brisbane, New South Wales
NTG Fight & Fitness
Age: 32
7
Wins
5
Losses
0
DRAWS
@justin.tafa
No fight booked

Last fightLoss

Justin TafaJustin Tafa
vs
Tallison TeixeiraTallison Teixeira

KO/TKO (R1 · 0:35)UFC 312: Du Plessis vs. Strickland 2

  • Pro record 7-5-0 (1 NC)
  • UFC record 4-5-0 (1 NC)
  • Outside the UFC 3-0-0
  • 2 UFC losses in a row
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Fighter Details

Height:
6'0" (183 cm)
Weight:
264 lbs (120 kg)
Reach:
74" (188 cm)
Stance:
Southpaw
DOB:
13th Dec. 1993
Age:
32
AI Rank:
Unranked

UFC statistics

UFC round data: 10 bouts · through 2025-02-08

4.05
Significant Strikes Landed per Min
54%
Significant Striking Accuracy
5.11
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Min
0.0
Average Takedowns per 15 Min
0%
Takedown Accuracy
0.0
Submission Average per 15 Min
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UFC Record Breakdown

4-5UFC Record
KO/TKO (40%)
Losses (50%)
No Contest (1)

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy54%
Takedown Accuracy0%
Takedown Defense53%

Heuristic ratings

Heuristic scores · 0–100

Fight IQ43/100

10 UFC bouts · 51 division peers

Data through 2025-02-08

Cardio100/100

3 bouts reaching round 3

Data through 2024-03-23

How these scores are calculated

Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.

Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.

Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.

Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Justin Tafa's professional MMA record?

Justin Tafa has a professional MMA record of 7-5-0 (wins-losses-draws).

What is Justin Tafa's UFC record?

Justin Tafa's UFC record is 4-5-0 (wins-losses-draws; 1 NC), and 3-0-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.

Who does Justin Tafa fight next?

Justin Tafa does not have a fight currently scheduled.

How old is Justin Tafa?

Justin Tafa is 32 years old, born December 13, 1993.

How tall is Justin Tafa?

Justin Tafa stands 183 cm (6'0") tall, with a 188 cm (74") reach.

Where is Justin Tafa from?

Justin Tafa is from Australia.

What is Justin Tafa's nickname?

Justin Tafa is known as "Bad Man".

When was Justin Tafa's last fight?

Justin Tafa last fought on February 8, 2025 at UFC 312: Du Plessis vs. Strickland 2, losing to Tallison Teixeira by KO/TKO in round 1.

What were the scorecards for Justin Tafa vs Karl Williams?

Justin Tafa lost to Karl Williams by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Ribas vs. Namajunas on March 23, 2024. The official scorecards were Jacob Montalvo 30-27, Mike Bell 29-28, Chris Flores 29-28 (winner's score first).

What were the scorecards for Justin Tafa vs Jared Vanderaa?

Justin Tafa lost to Jared Vanderaa by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt on May 22, 2021. The official scorecards were Mike Bell 30-27, Tony Weeks 30-27, Eric Colon 29-28 (winner's score first).

Justin Tafa scouting report

Justin Tafa (Australia) is a 32-year-old heavyweight who is 7-5 (1 NC) as a pro and 4-5 (1 NC) in the UFC (3-0 outside it). He debuted at UFC 243: Whittaker vs. Adesanya on October 5, 2019; all four of his UFC wins came by KO/TKO; he has lost his last two UFC bouts. He absorbs 5.1 significant strikes per minute (heavyweight average: 3.7; 91st percentile of 51 active heavyweights with at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of fight time) and scores 1.1 knockdowns per 15 minutes (average: 0.5; 91st percentile). His reach of 74 inches is 4.3 inches shorter than the heavyweight average (78.3 inches). Last fight: KO/TKO loss to Tallison Teixeira, then making his UFC debut, on February 8, 2025 (UFC 312: Du Plessis vs. Strickland 2). No next fight is booked.

Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of November 7, 2026); not AI-written.

Justin Tafa vs the heavyweight average

Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 10 UFC bouts (54:34 of fight time).

StatTafaDivision averagePercentile
Significant strikes landed per minute4.1221 in 54:34460
Significant strike accuracy54.4%221 of 406 landed52.4%68
Significant strikes absorbed per minute5.1279 in 54:343.791
Significant strike defense47.1%248 of 527 avoided50.2%27
Takedowns per 15 minutes00 in 54:341.59
Takedown accuracy0%0 of 2 landed36.2%—†
Takedown defense53.3%8 of 15 stopped69.3%26
Submission attempts per 15 minutes00 in 54:340.324
Knockdowns per 15 minutes1.14 in 54:340.591
Control time8.1%4:25 of 54:3422.7%21
Average fight time5:2710 bouts9:5113
Height183 cm72″192 cm75.5″
Reach188 cm74″199 cm78.3″
  • Division average and percentile: 51 active heavyweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
  • Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.
  • †No percentile: fewer than 50 significant-strike or 10 takedown attempts behind this rate.

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UFC fight record

UFC record: 4-5 (1 NC)

Every UFC bout, newest first. Open a bout for the full result, judges' scorecards and round-by-round stats.

  1. LUFC record after this bout: 4-5-0 (1 NC)
    Justin Tafa
    Justin Tafa
    vs
    Tallison Teixeira
    Tallison Teixeira
    Pro record now: 9-1-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0
    KO/TKOR1 0:35UFC 312: Du Plessis vs. Strickland 2Feb 8, 2025Result & stats
  2. LUFC record after this bout: 4-4-0 (1 NC)
    Justin Tafa
    Justin Tafa
    vs
    Karl Williams
    Karl Williams
    Pro record now: 10-2-0UFC record entering: 2-0-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Ribas vs. NamajunasMar 23, 2024Result & stats
  3. WUFC record after this bout: 4-3-0 (1 NC)
    Justin Tafa
    Justin Tafa
    vs
    Austen Lane
    Austen Lane
    Pro record now: 13-8-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 0-0-0 (1 NC)
    KO/TKOR1 1:22UFC 293: Adesanya vs. StricklandSep 9, 2023Result & stats
  4. NCUFC record after this bout: 3-3-0 (1 NC)
    Justin Tafa
    Justin Tafa
    vs
    Austen Lane
    Austen Lane
    Pro record now: 13-8-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 0-0-0
    NCR1 0:29UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. TopuriaJun 24, 2023Result & stats
  5. WUFC record after this bout: 3-3-0
    Justin Tafa
    Justin Tafa
    vs
    Parker Porter
    Parker Porter
    Pro record now: 14-9-0UFC record entering: 3-2-0
    KO/TKOR1 1:06UFC 284: Makhachev vs. VolkanovskiFeb 11, 2023Result & stats
  6. WUFC record after this bout: 2-3-0
    Justin Tafa
    Justin Tafa
    vs
    Harry Hunsucker
    Harry Hunsucker
    Pro record now: 7-6-0UFC record entering: 0-1-0
    KO/TKOR1 1:53UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. DaukausDec 18, 2021Result & stats
  7. LUFC record after this bout: 1-3-0
    Justin Tafa
    Justin Tafa
    vs
    Jared Vanderaa
    Jared Vanderaa
    Pro record now: 12-10-0UFC record entering: 0-1-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Font vs. GarbrandtMay 22, 2021Result & stats
  8. LUFC record after this bout: 1-2-0
    Justin Tafa
    Justin Tafa
    vs
    Carlos Felipe
    Carlos Felipe
    Pro record now: 11-2-0UFC record entering: 1-1-0
    DECUFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. KattarJan 16, 2021Result & stats
  9. WUFC record after this bout: 1-1-0
    Justin Tafa
    Justin Tafa
    vs
    Juan Adams
    Juan Adams
    Pro record now: 5-3-0UFC record entering: 1-2-0
    KO/TKOR1 1:59UFC 247: Jones vs. ReyesFeb 8, 2020Result & stats
  10. LUFC record after this bout: 0-1-0
    Justin Tafa
    Justin Tafa
    vs
    Yorgan De Castro
    Yorgan De Castro
    Pro record now: 6-3-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0
    KO/TKOR1 2:10UFC 243: Whittaker vs. AdesanyaOct 5, 2019Result & stats

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