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Junior Tafa

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Key facts

Nationality Australia[1]
Division Light Heavyweight[2]
Nickname The Juggernaut[2]
Height 6' 3"[2]
Weight 205 lbs[2]
Birthdate 9/21/1996[2]

Junior Tafa is an Australian mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC as a light heavyweight, known as “The Juggernaut” and the younger brother of UFC veteran Justin Tafa.

Context

Junior Tafa is an Australian mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC, listed as a light heavyweight fighter [2]. He is known by the nickname “The Juggernaut” and is the younger brother of UFC veteran Justin Tafa [2]. Tafa also has a background as a professional kickboxer and boxer [1]. While UFC/ESPN list him at light heavyweight, some sources also mention heavyweight [2]. His record varies by source, with figures like 6-5-0 and 7-6-0 [2]. For context, the QMJHL is a junior ice hockey league, and Australien is his home country.

Documented claims

  • Junior Tafa is a former professional kickboxer and boxer. [1]
  • UFC lists him as pro since 2022. [2]
  • He has six wins by KO and four first-round finishes. [2]

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Questions and answers

Who is Junior Tafa?

Junior Tafa is an Australian MMA fighter in the UFC, known as “The Juggernaut” and the younger brother of Justin Tafa [2].

What is Junior Tafa's nickname?

His nickname is “The Juggernaut” [2].

When did Junior Tafa turn pro?

UFC lists him as pro since 2022 [2].

Sources

  1. Junior Tafa (Light Heavyweight) MMA Profile — espn.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Junior Tafa — ufc.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Sports