Age, Biography and Wiki
Justin Tafa was born on 13 December, 1993 in Auckland, New Zealand, is a New Zealand and Australian mixed martial artist. Discover Justin Tafa's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 30 years old?
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| Age |
30 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
13 December, 1993 |
| Birthday |
13 December |
| Birthplace |
Auckland, New Zealand |
| Nationality |
New Zealander
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Justin Tafa Height, Weight & Measurements
At 30 years old, Justin Tafa height is 6 ft 0 in and Weight 266 lb.
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| Height |
6 ft 0 in |
| Weight |
266 lb |
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Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Justin Tafa Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Justin Tafa worth at the age of 30 years old? Justin Tafa’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from New Zealander. We have estimated Justin Tafa's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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| Source of Income |
Player |
Justin Tafa Social Network
Timeline
Justin Tafa (born 13 December 1993) is a New Zealand professional mixed martial artist.
He currently competes in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Tafa was born in Auckland, New Zealand, to a family of Samoan descent, and grew up in the West Auckland suburb of Avondale.
Tafa's grandfather was a national boxing champion while his three brothers have also fought professionally.
One of his brothers, Junior Tafa, is a former Glory heavyweight kickboxer and now a MMA fighter in the Heavyweight division of the UFC as well.
He played for the Marist Saints in the junior Auckland Rugby League and was signed to the Melbourne Storm.
Tafa's athletic career began in rugby league, and he was signed to the Melbourne Storm and played in the under-20s competition but a run of injuries left him disillusioned with the sport.
Tafa made his professional debut at XFC 30, with a second-round stoppage of Dylan Tiaaleaiga.
Tafa was then scheduled to fight Jeremy Joiner for the XFC Heavyweight title, at XFC 36.
He won the fight by TKO, after just 28 seconds.
Tafa was scheduled to make his first title defense against David Taumoepeau on 24 May 2019, at XFC 41.
He won the fight by a second-round TKO, stopping his opponent 30 seconds into the second round.
Tafa made his promotional debut on 6 October 2019, at UFC 243 against Yorgan De Castro.
He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.
For his second fight with the promotion, Tafa faced Juan Adams on 8 February 2020, at UFC 247.
He won the fight via TKO in the first round.
Tafa was scheduled to face Raphael Pessoa on 25 July 2020, at UFC on ESPN 14.
However, he pulled out on 15 July due to unknown reasons and was replaced by Tanner Boser.
Tafa faced Carlos Felipe on 16 January 2021, at UFC on ABC: Holloway vs. Kattar.
He lost the bout via split decision.
16 out of 20 media scores gave it to Tafa.
Tafa faced Jared Vanderaa on 22 May 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt.
He lost the bout via unanimous decision.
This bout earned him the Fight of the Night award.
Tafa faced Harry Hunsucker on 18 December 2021, at UFC Fight Night 199.
At the weigh-ins, Tafa weighed in at 267 pounds, 1 pound over the heavyweight non-title fight limit, marking the first time in UFC history that a fighter missed weight in that division.
The bout proceeded at catchweight and Tafa was fined a percentage of his purse, which went to Hunsucker.
He won the fight via knockout in the first round.
Tafa was scheduled to face Jake Collier on 30 April 2022, at UFC on ESPN 35.
However, Tafa withdrew from event for undisclosed reasons, and was replaced by Andrei Arlovski.
Tafa was scheduled to face Don'Tale Mayes on 30 July 2022, at UFC 277.
Tafa pulled out due to undisclosed reasons and was replaced by promotional newcomer Hamdy Abdelwahab.
He won the fight via knockout in the first round.
Tafa faced Austen Lane on 24 June 2023, at UFC on ABC: Emmett vs. Topuria.
Less than thirty seconds into the bout, Lane accidentally eyepoked Tafa who was unable to continue, resulting in a no contest.
Tafa faced Lane in a rematch on 10 September 2023, at UFC 293.
Despite suffering another eye poke, Tafa won the fight via knockout in round one.
The win also earned Tafa his first Performance of the Night bonus award.
Tafa was scheduled to face Marcos Rogério de Lima on 17 February 2024, at UFC 298.
