Age, Biography and Wiki
Tafon Nchukwi was born on 14 October, 1994 in Bamenda, Cameroon, is a Cameroonian-American mixed martial artist. Discover Tafon Nchukwi'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 29 years old?
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29 years old |
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Libra |
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14 October, 1994 |
| Birthday |
14 October |
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Bamenda, Cameroon |
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Cameroon
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He is a member of famous fighter with the age 29 years old group.
Tafon Nchukwi Height, Weight & Measurements
At 29 years old, Tafon Nchukwi height is 6ft 0in and Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb).
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6ft 0in |
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185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) |
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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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Tafon Nchukwi Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Tafon Nchukwi worth at the age of 29 years old? Tafon Nchukwi’s income source is mostly from being a successful fighter. He is from Cameroon. We have estimated Tafon Nchukwi's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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fighter |
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Timeline
Tafon Nchukwi (born 14 October 1994) is a Cameroonian mixed martial artist who competes in the light heavyweight division and competed in the UFC.
Born in Bamenda, Cameroon, Nchukwi's family moved to the United States in 2005.
He played soccer in his youth, changing to football, baseball and wrestling during his high school years.
He attended college, but dropped out after discovering mixed martial arts.
Nchukwi is a WKA ×2 2016 National champion, WKA ×2 2017 national champion, WKA ×2 2016 World champion.
He is also a Jiu-jitsu blue belt and a 2017 IBJJF PAN Silver medalist.
Nchukwi flies the flag of the separatist banner of the Republic of Ambazonia.
Making his MMA debut at CFFC 73, Nchukwi faced Alex Meyers and went on to defeat him via TKO in the second round.
In his sophomore performance, Tafon defeated A.T. McCowin via TKO in round one at Shogun Fights 23.
Returning to Cage Fury Fighting Championships at CFFC 80, he defeated William Knight via TKO in the first round.
The win was controversial as the ref thought Knight was knocked out when covering up, for which the ref apologized afterwards.
In the main event of Dana White's Contender Series 32, Nchukwi knocked out Al Matavao in the second round.
The victory earned Nchukwi a contract from the UFC in the process.
In his promotional debut, Nchukwi faced Jamie Pickett at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal on December 19, 2020.
After knocking down Pickett in the third round, Nchukwi won the fight via unanimous decision.
In his sophomore appearance, Nchukwi faced Jun Yong Park on May 8, 2021 at UFC on ESPN: Rodriguez vs. Waterson.
He lost the fight via majority decision after being deducted a point due to repeated groin strikes.
Nchukwi faced Mike Rodríguez at UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Spann on September 18, 2021.
He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Nchukwi faced Azamat Murzakanov on March 12, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 203 Despite winning most of the bout, Nchukwi lost the bout after getting knocked out by a flying knee in round three.
Nchukwi faced Carlos Ulberg on June 25, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 38 He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.
Nchukwi was scheduled to face Jamal Pogues on December 17, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 216.
However, Pogues pull out from the bout due to undisclosed reason and was replaced by Vitor Petrino.
Nchukwi eventually pulled out of the bout himself due to undisclosed reasons and the bout was scrapped.
Nchukwi faced A.J. Dobson at UFC on ESPN: Luque vs. dos Anjos on August 12, 2023.
At the weigh-ins, Nchukwi came in at 189.5 pounds, three and a half pounds over the middleweight non-title fight limit.
The bout proceeded at catchweight and Nchukwi was fined an undisclosed percentage of his purse, which went to Dobson.
Nchukwi lost the fight via unanimous decision.
After the loss, it was announced that Nchukwi was no longer on the UFC roster.
