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"Da Don"

Tafon Nchukwi

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6-4-0 (W-L-D)

Tafon Nchukwi

Histórico do atleta

Informações

Learn more about Tafon Nchukwi's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Não está lutando
Cidade natal
Camarões
Equipe
Team Lloyd Irvin
Idade
28
Altura
72.00
Peso
189.50
Estreia no UFC
19.12.20
Envergadura
77.00
Alcance das pernas
41.00

Fighter Facts

  • Pro since 2019

     
  • Four wins by KO

     
  • Two first-round finishes

     
  • Scored first-round TKO of UFC vet William Knight on 11/22/19

UFC History

UFC Fight Night
(3/12/22) Nchukwi was knocked out by Azamat Murzakanov at :44 of the third round

UFC Fight Night (9/18/21) Nchukwi won a three round majority decision over Mike Rodriguez

UFC Fight Night (5/8/21) Nchukwi lost a three round majority decision to Junyong Park

UFC Fight Night (12/19/20) Nchukwi won a three round unanimous decision over Jamie Pickett

Dana White's Contender Series, Season 4

Episode six
(9/8/20) Nchukwi knocked out Al Matavao at 2:01 of the second round

Q&A

When and why did you start training for fighting? I turned pro in 2019. I’ve been getting ready for this fight since March. 

What ranks and titles have you held? RFS heavyweight champion, 2x WKA world champion, 3x WKA regional champion, Jiu-Jitsu blue belt, IBJJF 2016 PAN blue belt medalist.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means everything; I have sacrificed a lot chasing this path.

What was your job before you started fighting? Security, Uber driver

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? 4-0 MMA Record, 13-1 Muay Thai record 

Favorite grappling technique: Armbar 

Favorite Striking technique: 
Body shots