More on No. The Korean Zombie Aug. “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sung Jung. Kevin Jousset (170. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. Sherdog’s Top 10. . com Apr 22, 2023, 9:14pm EDT Don't Miss A Moment Of UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs Blaydes, Live From The UFC APEX In Las Vegas, Nevada On April 22, 2023 Junior Tafa 0 1 2 8 0 0 0 0 UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Junior Tafa shares his Samoan heritage with legendary fighters such as Ray Sefo and Mark Hunt. Parker Porter. I don't think either Tafa brother has the defence to do well overall in MMA but at HW Porter is slow even for HW standards and the Tafa brothers hit pretty hard. Adegbuyi mere ka ọ bata n'ime oghere ya, n'otu n'ime ọgba aghara ndị a, ma were aka nri gbachie. Junior Tafa Retweeted. Mohammed Usman 32 vote(s). One of Japan's most intriguing heavyweight prospects, the sumo convert known as "Sudario" clashes with Junior Tafa at #BellatorvsRizin on New Year's Eve. . Unfortunately for Sudario, he was. Jan 16, 2014. Why does the UFC always sign the Tafa brothers so early in their mma careers? I feel that Junior has potential, more so than Justin at least but he literally just made his debut last year. The new venture harks back to Masvidal’s roots, having started his fighting career in the same unsanctioned, bare-knuckle backyard brawls that propelled Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson to. Sherdog Prospect Watch: Tsuyoshi Kamiyama The sumo convert known as “Sudario” will look to expand on his 6-1 professional record against Junior Tafa at Rizin 40 on New Year's Eve. Junior Tafa 0 0 7 22 2 0 0 0 UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Easily this entire card is a shining example of the "new" UFC: -Put local heroes against absolutely miserable scrubs that they pass off as UFC-quality because they came from the Cantender Series. He’s a total madman #TafaGang Back in 2018 Tafa participated in a GLORY 8-man heavyweight tournament at just 22-years of age. defeats. While he was due to make his debut in February against Junior Tafa, Lane pulled out of the fight because of a bicep injury. Sherdog Prospect Watch: Tsuyoshi Kamiyama The sumo convert known as “Sudario” will look to expand on his 6-1 professional record against Junior Tafa at Rizin 40 on New Year's Eve. Austen Lane (12-4-0, 1 NC) is a Pro MMA Fighter out of Jacksonville, Florida, United States and the #81st ranked Top Heavyweight MMA fighter. Justin Tafa has turned a life of scrapping in the streets into a profession. 11. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. That didn’t go through tho. Dave Mandel Credit: Dave Mandel Credit: Dave Mandel Credit. 4% Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. 2 kg) Richard Jacobi. Justin Tafa of New Zealand reacts with Michael Bisping after his knockout victory over Parker Porter in a heavyweight fight during the UFC 284 event at RAC Arena on February 12, 2023 in Perth. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). com Staff. Share. 05. 5 on ESPN somewhere too. Justin Tafa is poised to make his UFC debut in Las Vegas next month against Mohammed Usman. A heavyweight showdown pitting Carlos Felipe against Justin Tafa has been added to the lineup for an Ultimate Fighting Championship card on Jan. Jul / 30 / 2017. Mohammed Usman 4 vote(s) 36. Holland pits Stephen Wonderboy Thompson vs Kevin Trailblazer Holland fight in Amway Center, Orlando, Florida, United States on Dec 3, 2022. Decision (Unanimous) Mark Smith: 3: 5:00: 2 : William Gomis win. All names presented are in accordance with Sherdog website profiles and may include common nicknames or alternative spellings rather than birth names. Junior Tafa set for UFC Fight Night on April 22. The younger brother of UFC heavyweight Justin ‘Bad Man’ Tafa, 26-year-old Junior is now finally readying for his own Octagon debut in Las Vegas on April 23. Mohammed Usman (239. Laboriel Page 3 - Felipe vs. This will occur during a window of 12 PM ET to Thursday evening. XFC 41 - Tafa vs. He is most notable for fighting in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Home of 'The Sheehan Show', 'Shillan & Duffy', and 'The Fight Business Podcast'. Sherdog’s Top 10: Heaviest Hitters Lev Pisarsky presents Sherdog's list of the heaviest pound-for-pound hitters in MMA history. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. The latter is a close friend and training partner of his, aswell as his older brother and future HOF’er Justin Tafa. Oyama Jul / 09 / 2022: TKO (Punches) 1: 1:06: loss: Ryo Sakai:. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. Junior dos Santos: UFC 95 - Sanchez vs. Junior Tafa shares his Samoan heritage with legendary fighters such as Ray Sefo and Mark Hunt. The heavyweight has kept plenty of UFC company and now wants to make a splash. Kattar Jan. Justin Tafa: UFC 243 - Whittaker vs. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats, highlights. Picture: Paul Kane/Getty Images. 26, 2023 KO/TKO Punch 1 1:24 win. (2023-09-09 23:10:44 -0400) UFC 293 results: Justin Tafa flattens Austen Lane after another. . José Aldo "Junior". He's managed to go 3-2 in his last five fights and has wins over Chase Sherman, Alan. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Porter has twin boys born in 2013 and third son, Charlie (born 2020). MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. Discussion in 'UFC Discussion' started by BoxerMaurits,. You are complaining about Junior Tafa fighting a heavyweight with a record of 12-3 in his 5th pro-MMA fight with only half of a year of MMA experience. KO (Knees and Punches) Yoshinori Umeki. 31 Dec 2022 08:09:13The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). 265: Tsuyoshi Kamiyama vs. . 11. Mikio Ueda, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Heavyweight fighter from Japan. Heavyweights Justin Tafa, Marcos Rogerio de Lima to Clash at UFC 298. Sherdog is a property of Evolve Media. As a result, the bout was ruled a no contest. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. News Mohammed Usman vs. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. 21. KO (Elbow) Kevin MacDonald. The site will be down for the day, and we will continue to work on the forums throughout the week. Taila Santos (124. Junior Tafa: HFS - Hex Fight Series 23 Aug / 05 / 2022: KO (Punches) 2: 4:36: loss: Aaron Bush: B2 Fighting Series 157 - Lexington Night One Apr / 22 /. Porter grabs Tafa and shoves him against the fence. The. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Tafa Page 4 - Emeev vs. : Mohammed Usman vs. As part of his ambitious push to earn a UFC contract, Tafa said he did not hesitate when. com Apr 22, 2023, 9:14pm EDTDon't Miss A Moment Of UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs Blaydes, Live From The UFC APEX In Las Vegas, Nevada On April 22, 2023Junior Tafa 0 1 2 8 0 0 0 0 UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Porter moves well for a heavyweight, using his lateral foot work and. Tafa (6-3 MMA, 3-3 UFC) is charged with welcoming former NFL player Lane (12-3 MMA, 0-0 UFC) to the octagon in Saturday’s featured heavyweight bout, which takes. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. Junior Tafa’s UFC debut has been half a decade in the making. Get the latest news, live stats and MMA fight highlights. 5. He won the fight by TKO, after just 28 seconds. De Castro May. Joined Feb 25, 2013 Messages 22,749 Reaction score 16,219. Mohammed "The Motor" Usman (10-2-0) is a Pro MMA Fighter out of Arlington, Texas and the #30th ranked Top Heavyweight MMA fighter. It’s a brutally-hot afternoon in Perth in February 2018. tafa) 42K Followers, 2,741 Following, 106 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from TAFAGANG (@junior. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. Justin Tafa (7-3) will take on Marcos Rogerio de Lima (21-9) at UFC 298 on Feb. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. オーステン・レーンのヘビー級マッチが行われることをESPNが確認したとのこと。The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Korean Zombie. Rodriguez. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Current Streak: 1 Win. DUNKS, May 2, 2023 #1. Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Justin and his younger brother Junior couldn’t let that slide. Forums > Fight Discussion > UFC Discussion > News (Cancelled)Junior Tafa vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta set for UFC 284 in Perth, Feb. He’s got some good boxing-skills, his overhand being very tricky. He chose to block a few punches with his face and almost got. 5. 16, 2021 S-DEC 3 5:00 win. Dana White's Contender Series 2023 Week 8 Play-by-Play and Results Sherdog’s coverage of DWCS 2023, Week 8 will begin Tuesday at 8 p. As a 6'3 HW his reach is 72", I've seen it as 71. 5). Adegbuyi ụdị na 2018 Glory four man heavyweight mpi, alongside D'Angelo Marshall, Guto Inocente and Junior Tafa. m. The site will be down for the day, and we will continue to work on the forums throughout the week. 0% DUNKS Sherdog. Joined: Oct 16, 2009 Messages: 2,979 Likes Received:Início. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > winkydinks Banned Banned. MMA Betting Discussion | Sherdog Forums | UFC, MMA & Boxing Discussion. Mohammed Usman def. Sherdog God Belt @Gold. Joined: Dec 17, 2021 Messages: 9,180 Likes Received: 14,919 . 3% Your name or email address: Do you already have an account?. Sherdog Prospect Watch: Tsuyoshi Kamiyama The sumo convert known as “Sudario” will look to expand on his 6-1 professional record against Junior Tafa at Rizin 40 on New Year's Eve. Unanimous Decision. UFC Fight Night 139 - Korean Zombie vs. He chose to block a few punches with his face and almost got. Sherdog is a property of Evolve Media. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Junior dos Santos: UFC Fight Night 142 - Dos Santos vs. He used to be a top 10 Glory heavyweight, consistently taking on the absolute best HW strikers in the world (Ben Saddik, Adegbuyi) at the age of 21. Junior Tafa 0 1 2 8 0 0 0 0 UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Forums > Fight Discussion > UFC Discussion > News Junior Tafa vs Parker Porter set for UFC Singapore, Aug. Discussion in 'UFC Discussion' started by KazDibiase, Aug 26, 2023. Forums > Fight Discussion > UFC Discussion > News Mohammed Usman vs. A pro since 2007, Porter figured to be. 0% Your name or email address:. Advertisement Combate was first to report the. Jared Vanderaa at Heavyweight. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Photo by Suhaimi Abdullah/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Th. Joined: Oct 13, 2008 Messages: 46,512 Likes Received: Tafa was trying to put on an exciting fight. With a big debut ahead of him he'll have to conquer the very tough Taisei Sekino. MMA Decisions provides a summary of MMA judging decisions, focusing on UFC resultsHEIGHT. Your name or email address: Do you already have an account?Junior Albini: UFC Fight Night 144 - Assuncao vs. 5) William Gomis. Hideo Tokoro 135:. TempleLive Cleveland, Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Share Brady Hiestand def. Tafa is unbeaten in MMA, with experience in major promotions, such as Rizin FC and Glory. Yorgan De Castro (born December 19, 1987) is a Cape Verdean professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Heavyweight division of Professional Fighters League (PFL). MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. He’s a total madman #TafaGang Back in 2018 Tafa participated in a GLORY 8-man heavyweight tournament at just 22-years of age. Round 1 – Big boys are up next. Jun 25, 2023 #2 A bad look - that post. All the brazilians knows about that, except UFC. Thesnake101. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Page 2 of 2 < Prev 1 2. Junior Tafa looks to make waves in the MMA world making the switch from K1. It should be treated just like when Opponent pulls out last minute and fight cancelled. He looks even smaller. com Staff. A pro since 2007, Porter figured to be. Imo this is a better fight thougn [MEDIA] EDIT: Fight is off [MEDIA] BoxerMaurits, Jan 19, 2023. . Moraes 2. Nov / 10 / 2018. a woman Jack Jenkins vs. Whether you are in France, Canada, Brazil or anywhere else, you can enjoy the best of UFC and other combat sports with a flexible and affordable subscription. Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats. Junior Tafa shares his Samoan heritage with legendary fighters such as Ray Sefo and Mark Hunt. Junior Tafa via decision UFC Fight Night 222 scorecard. Professional MMA record for Christian Lee from Sherdog; Christian Lee at Tapology. There's an issue and the page could not be loaded. Junior Tafa. MMAFighting. Another Heavyweight Tafa will officially join the UFC ranks when New Zealand-born Junior Tafa makes his debut against Mohammed Usman this weekend at #UFCVega. Apart from getting ready for his sixth fight in less than a year, Tafa also fought only. The latter is a close friend and training partner of his, aswell as his older brother and future HOF’er Justin Tafa. Don Shainis . Sherdog Bunceweight Champion @Titanium. Junior Tafa 27 6 ft 3 in (1. Mohammad Usman def. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). UUFC Fight Night 222 - Usman vs Tafa. com Credit:. It has been an interesting path so far for Tafa. Blaydes pits Sergei Pavlovich vs Curtis Razor Blaydes fight in UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on Apr 22, 2023. PT, while the prelims can be seen on ESPN+ at 4 p. Weight: Heavyweight · 265 lbs (120. 11 > Poll Results? Who wins? Junior Tafa 1 vote(s) 100. Kyoji Horiguchi Wants Active 2023, Willing to Remain at Flyweight As a former Rizin athlete, Kyoji Horiguchi was a little bit conflicted following Bellator’s 5-0 head-to-head triumph against the. ASSOCIATION. JR also has elite offence so slow footed guys like Porter might be a sitting duck even if Tafa's defence sucks. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. 3. Tsuyoshi Sudario vs. Qays. 2019. Usman (9-2 MMA, 2-0 UFC) made it 2-0 in the octagon when he defeated Tafa by unanimous decision this past Saturday at UFC Fight Night 222 at the. 11, 2023 KO/TKO Punch 1 1:06 loss. Europe. Mohammed Usman defeats Junior Tafa via 3 Round Decision Usman Decision Round 3. At UFC Fight Night 222, heavyweight winner of “The Ultimate Fighter Season 30” Mohammed Usman will meet the debuting Junior Tafa on April 22, according to an announcement by the promotion. str. New Zealand-Australian Justin Tafa claimed a dominant win against American Austen. Junior Tafa has been quietly awaiting his UFC shot, but it has finally arrived through Dana White's Contender Series. Reach: 75" STANCE: Orthodox DOB: Sep 21, 1996 Career statistics: SLpM: 1. Porter faced Junior Tafa on August 26, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 225. Sherdog's live UFC Fight Night 225 coverage will begin Saturday at 5 a. 6% Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Next > DUNKS Sherdog. JUNIOR "THE JUGGERNAUT" TAFA RELATED NEWS. Heavyweights Junior Tafa (4-0, 0-0 UFC) vs. Europe. Sherdog Prospect Watch: Tsuyoshi Kamiyama The sumo convert known as “Sudario” will look to expand on his 6-1 professional record against Junior Tafa at Rizin 40 on New Year's Eve. [1] [2] N'agba nke ọkara ikpeazụ ọ zutere D'Angelo Marshall . Tsuyoshi Sudario via knockout (R1) John Dodson def. 6% Mohammed Usman 4 vote(s) 36. uu. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). VIEW PLAY-BY-PLAY. 13. ODDS: Tafa (-330), Hunsucker (+270) Having just turned 28, Tafa is a prospect to watch in the heavyweight division, even if he needs to get back into the win column. Our staff picks feature includes the consensus picks from MMA Junkie readers. 2023. Junior Tafa loss. UFC. Age: 26. Justin’s younger brother, Junior, is a 6'6" professional kickboxer and MMA fighter who was recently selected for Dana White’s Contender Series, but unfortunately couldn’t travel to the U. He did contacts with Dana White before the fight. The Sherdog Forums will be upgrading to a newer version of Xenforo on Monday, Nov. Junior Tafa (252) vs. (Photo by DeAndre Barthwell/Zuffa LLC) There’s no doubt about it that both of these men are bringing. Justin "Bad Man" Tafa is a New Zealander professional mixed martial artist in the UFC heavyweight division. 2023. 21. June 22, 2023 - 12:00PM. Unfortunately for Sudario, he was suspended. Max Holloway def. 13. 13. UFC 271 Gains Andrei Arlovski vs. win. Tristen. Parker Porter (13-8, 4-3 UFC) ODDS: Tafa (-142), Porter (+120) Advertisement. The event takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas,. Korean Zombie no brainer for Fight of the Night. With border restrictions in place, Glory fighter Junior Tafa has resorted to competing locally since covid reared its ugly head. 8-2-0 Pro Record At Fight : 4-0-0 Climbed to 9-2 Record After Fight : Fell to 4-1 -105 (Near Even) Betting Odds -115 (Near Even) Nigeria Nationality Junior Tafa has been quietly awaiting his UFC shot, but it has finally arrived through Dana White's Contender Series. Cancelled Bout. m. He currently competes in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship . August 26, 2023 8:30 am ET. Sherdog is a property of Evolve Media (Australia). The rematch between former UFC heavyweight champions Junior dos Santos and Fabrício Werdum is attracting the attention of Brazilian fans. :. Junior Tafa set for UFC Fight Night on April 22. Mohammed Usman reveals brother Kamaru's advice prior to UFC Fight Night 222 win. Bearknuckle Red Belt. 16. The pick is Tafa via first-round knockout. Forums > Fight Discussion > UFC Discussion > News Junior Tafa vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta set for UFC 284 in Perth, Feb. Muslim Salikhov, with official Sherdog mixed martial arts stats, photos, videos, and more for the Welterweight fighter from Jamaica. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. Porter has good cardio and not a bad chin. m. They seem keen on Junior Tafa actually. 85) vs. Thursday Downtime - The Sherdog Forums will be undergoing maintenance on Thursday, Oct. Volkanovski Feb. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. Media Junior Tafa KO Parker Porter GIFS. Champion Team / Nordeste Jiu-Jitsu / American Top Team. History. Junior Tafa shares his Samoan heritage with legendary fighters such as Ray Sefo and Mark Hunt. Heavyweights Justin Tafa. News Junior Tafa vs Parker Porter set for UFC Singapore, Aug. As a. Junior Tafa 56 vote(s) 63. Anderson Silva Weigh-in. Credit: Dave Mandel/Sherdog. Garbrandt May / 22 / 2021: Decision (Unanimous) Mark Smith VIEW PLAY-BY-PLAY: 3: 5:00: loss: Sergey Spivak: UFC Fight Night 185 - Blaydes vs. com; Christian Lee at ESPN. You can. The board will be active as soon as the process is complete. ET. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > glenn777 Orange. Porter’s UFC run has been a pleasant surprise. Imo this is a better fight thougn EDIT: Fight is off UFC Fight Pass is the ultimate destination for MMA fans who want to watch live and on-demand fights, original shows, documentaries and more. 11 > Poll Results? Who wins? Junior Tafa 21 vote(s) 75. Advertising helps our team create the content you love on Sherdog. Junior Tafa via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) UFC Results + LIVE! UFC Vegas 71 Results & Play-By-Play! by Jesse Holland MMAmania. And in the second fight on the card, JJ Aldrich (11-6 MMA, 7-5 UFC) is an 11-0 pick. The sumo convert known as “Sudario” will look to expand on his 6-1 professional record against Junior Tafa at Rizin 40 on New Year's Eve. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. Junior Tafa has been quietly awaiting his UFC shot, but it has finally arrived through Dana White's Contender Series. Zawada Page 1 - Hawes vs. JUSTIN "BAD MAN" TAFA RELATED NEWS. Tafa — younger brother of fellow UFC Heavyweight Justin Tafa — put. Joined: Dec 17, 2021 Messages: 9,182 Likes Received: 14,920 . @Hellowhosthat said he was added to the website hence we suspected he'd be on the DWCS but he wasn't. They are both pretty average brawlers who will probably mix wins and losses for the whole UFC career, but still be on the roster because of their fighting style. He appears to have lost a lot of weight and his shape is way better now. Sherdog is a property of Evolve Media (Australia). UFC Fight Night 222 - Karol Rosa. Share UFC Fight Night 222 - Norma Dumont. The site will be down for the day, and we will continue to work on the forums throughout the week. Junior Tafa: UFC Fight Night 225 - Holloway vs. Mohammed Usman picked up the 10th win of his professional career as he defeated Junior Tafa at UFC Fight Night. Junior Tafa: Beatdown Promotions - BP 1: Compton vs. Danaa Batgerel via TKO UFC Fight Night. [2] Tafa vem de uma família de lutadores. MMA Junkie Staff. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. Heavyweight. Weight Class: Heavyweight. Junior Jun / 16 / 2023: TKO: 1: 0:58: loss: Guido Cannetti:. ET/1 p. Blaydes. Junior “The Juggernaut” Tafa is an Australian professional mixed martial artist in the UFC heavyweight division. Tsuyoshi Kamiyama breaking news and and highlights for Rizin FF fight vs. By knockout. Junior Assuncao: FT 3 - Full Throttle 3 Jul / 15 / 2005. Sherdog Forums | UFC, MMA & Boxing Discussion. ANKALAEV NEWS. Eddie Yagin loss. Mohammed Usman Junior Tafa "The Motor" "The Juggernaut" 8-2-0 Pro Record At Fight : 4-0-0 Climbed to 9-2 Record After Fight : Fell to 4-1 -105 (Near Even) Betting Odds -115 (Near Even) Nigeria Nationality : Australia Arlington, Texas :Junior Tafa has been quietly awaiting his UFC shot, but it has finally arrived through Dana White's Contender Series. I do think it's missing that special 'third bout' without Whittaker vs Costa, but that's really a small complaint. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Junior Tafa 125: John Dodson vs.