Billy Elekana vs Junior Tafa
Result, odds and stats · Light Heavyweight · 3 rounds
Sat, Jan 31, 2026Odds at the close
Favourite
Light Heavyweight
Record
9-2
UFC
2-1
Age
30
Height
6'3"
Reach
77"
Stance
Southpaw
Record and age going into this fight.
Fight history and price record → Closing lineno-vig, 7 US books
69%31%
Opened −175 / +150, closed −270 / +210. The line moved toward Billy Elekana since it opened.
Underdog
Heavyweight
Record
6-4
UFC
2-4
Age
29
Height
6'3"
Reach
75"
Stance
Orthodox
Record and age going into this fight.
Fight history and price record → Fight stats
Billy ElekanaJunior Tafa
Significant strikes24 of 5138 of 70
Knockdowns01
Takedowns1 of 50 of 0
Control time1:400:07
Submission attempts10
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Questions and answers
Who won Billy Elekana vs Junior Tafa?
Billy Elekana beat Junior Tafa by submission, round 2 (3:18) on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
Was Billy Elekana the favourite?
The favourite won. The closing line gave Billy Elekana a 69% chance.
What were Billy Elekana and Junior Tafa's records going into the fight?
Billy Elekana is 9-2 (2-1 in the UFC). Junior Tafa is 6-4 (2-4 in the UFC).