Last fight
Victoria
Tafa vs Christian
May. 2, 2026
Atleta Destacado
Estadísticas y récords
4
Wins by Knockout
5
Wins by Submission
7
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Efectividad de golpeo
- Golpes Significativos Conectados
- 34
- Golpes Significativos Intentados
- 58
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Efectividad De Derribo
- Derribos conseguidos
- Derribos intentados
- 2
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
Récord del Atleta
Info
Status
Activo
Ciudad natal
Rio Preto da Eva, Brazil
Trenes en
Cosme Junior Team
Estilo de lucha
Striker
Años
31
Alto
79.00
Peso
205.00
Debut del octágono
Nov. 1, 2025
Alcance
80.00
Alcance de la pierna
49.00
- Pro since 2014, made UFC debut in November 2025
- 100% finish rate
- Four wins by KO, five by submission (Arm Triangle x3, Armbar, Triangle Armbar)
- Seven first-round finishes, two second-round finishes
- Has never been out of second round as a pro, longest fight: 9:38
UFC Fight Night (5/2/26) Christian was knocked out by Junior Tafa at 2:42 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (11/1/25) Christian was submitted by Billy Elekana via rear-naked choke at 3:33 of the first round
Dana White's Contender Series, Season 8
Episode seven (9/24/24) Christian submitted Francesco Mazzeo via Triangle Armbar at 4:17 of the second round
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training in 2013 out of love for this sport.
What professional titles have you held? Rei da Selva Middleweight Champion
Any belts/ranks in grappling disciplines? Jiu-Jitsu black belt, dark blue level in Muay Thai.
What fight do you consider the most important in your career so far and why? The most important fight of my career was on the Contender Series. It would be very difficult to have another opportunity to enter the biggest organization in the world, the UFC.
Who is your favorite fighter and why? Jon Jones, because of his versatility.
Do you have any heroes outside of fighting? My hero is my mother. She raised me always trying to give me the best, even coming from a poor family. She has been my biggest motivation in my studies and now in my fighting career.
Is there a cause you’d like to support using your platform? I would like to support social work that helps underprivileged people through sports.
Beyond a championship or money, what motivates you? My biggest motivation is my family. I’m always working to change our reality.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes - Civil Engineering
What was your job before you started fighting? Engineering
Personal Life/Background: My life outside of fighting is centered around my family. I have three kids—Christian (12), Aysha (7), and Liz (1). I also have a pitbull named Arizona. My hobbies include being involved in sports with friends. I usually play soccer, footvolley, and get together to watch games and the UFC.
What is one thing you want UFC fans around the world to know about you? What I want them to know is that I’m a warrior who is constantly evolving, and I won’t stop until I reach the top. I still have a lot to improve, and I keep training to show what everyone expects to see inside the Octagon.
