Junior Tafa is a professional mixed martial artist from Australia. He is known for his participation in the heavyweight division of various MMA promotions. Junior Tafa is the younger sibling of eight-fight UFC veteran Justin Tafa.
Bio/Wiki
Age- 27 years
Height- 1.91 m
Weight- 115 kg
Born- 21 September 1996
Birthplace- Avondale, Auckland, New Zealand
Profession- kickboxer and boxer
Nationality- New Zealand
Parents
Junior Tafa hails from a Samoan background and was raised in the Avondale suburb of West Auckland. His mother is Pouli Amanda Tafa, while his father’s name is not publicly known.
Sibling
Junior Tafa’s family boasts a strong fighting lineage, with three of his brothers having pursued professional fighting careers. Among them, Justin Tafa stands out as a New Zealand professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Wife
According to sources, Junior Tafa is currently single and not married.
Career
While currently holding a 1-1 record in the UFC, Junior Tafa is resolute in his quest to etch his name among Australia’s top fighters. At 27, with a 5-1 MMA record, Tafa, younger brother of eight-fight UFC veteran Justin Tafa, transitioned from a successful kickboxing and boxing career to MMA in 2022.
Despite suffering his first career loss in his UFC debut against Mohammed Usman at UFC Vegas 71, Tafa rebounded with a first-round knockout victory over Parker Porter at UFC Singapore. Although his wrestling defense was tested by Usman, Tafa remains a prominent figure in Australia’s fighting scene, training alongside his brother and occasionally Mark Hunt.
Ahead of his third UFC appearance against no. 15 ranked Marcos Rogerio de Lima, Tafa has the opportunity to make a mark in the UFC heavyweight rankings on Feb. 17. While many fighters have delivered impressive short-notice victories in UFC history, a win for Junior Tafa on Feb. 17 could solidify his status as an iconic figure in the sport.
Junior Tafa’s Next Fight
Junior Tafa’s upcoming fight is scheduled for Sunday, March 24th, at 7:30 am. It will be part of the UFC Fight Night: Ribas vs. Namajunas event, where Tafa will feature as the co-main event in the Heavyweight division against Karl Williams.
Net Worth
Junior Tafa’s net worth is reported to be $3 million.
