03-05-26
Tafa snapped his skid in emphatic fashion, finishing Kevin Christian by first-round knockout at UFC Perth on Sat., May 2, 2026.
The heavyweight clash at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia ended with Tafa pouring on elbows from top control after sweeping Christian on the mat. The stoppage gave Tafa a knockout victory and halted his two-fight losing streak.
Christian had early success, hurting Tafa with a leg kick before the momentum shifted. Once Tafa secured the takedown and moved on top, the described knockout specialist went to work with strikes that forced the finish.
With the win, Tafa improved his UFC record to 3-5. He has been on the UFC roster for just over three years.
