Result
Junior TafaKO
MethodKO
RoundR1
Time2:42
Time format(5-5-5)
RefereeMatt Wynne
DetailsPunches and elbows
Elo swing+21Junior Tafa (1556 → 1577)-32Kevin Christian (1594 → 1562)
DateMay 2, 2026
DivisionLight Heavyweight
StatusCompleted
VenueRAC Arena
BroadcastPARAMOUNT+
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W
The Juggernaut | 7-6-0Junior Tafa
L
9-4-0Kevin Christian
Junior Tafa vs Kevin Christian
Method :KO
Round :R1
Time :2:42
Time format :(5-5-5)
Referee :Matt Wynne
Details :Punches and elbows
Junior Tafa
Elo1564Solid
3Y trend1617 → 1564
Fight Overview
RoundR1
Time2:42
MethodKO
Kevin Christian
Elo1562Solid
3Y trend1601 → 1562
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Junior Tafa won this fight by KO in round R1 at 2:42. Junior Tafa led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Junior Tafa and Kevin Christian across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Junior TafaKevin Christian
Elo edge
Junior Tafa1564-13 last move
Kevin Christian1562-32 last move
Why they are ranked here
Junior Tafa#140 of 177 active Light Heavyweight fighters · 1564 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Tsuyoshi Sudario (rated 1618 at the time): +32.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Tuco Tokkos (rated 1590 at the time): -30.
- Last 5 fights
- 2 wins, 3 losses, -6 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 1 point behind #139 Fábio Maldonado, 2 ahead of #141 Kevin Christian.
Kevin Christian#141 of 177 active Light Heavyweight fighters · 1562 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Guilherme Martins (rated 1500 at the time): +29.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Moisés Costa (rated 1500 at the time): -33.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, +13 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 2 points behind #140 Junior Tafa, 2 ahead of #142 Levi Rodrigues Jr..
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Junior TafavsKevin Christian
Total strikes
22vs13
Control time
0:09vs0:00
Sig. strikes
21vs13
Finishing profile
Junior TafaKO/TKO leads 100% of wins
Kevin Christiansubmission leads 56% of wins
Common opponents
Round stats
Junior Tafa vs Kevin Christian is a completed Light Heavyweight fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : DELLA MADDALENA VS PRATES. Junior Tafa defeated Kevin Christian by KO in round R1 at 2:42. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Junior Tafa vs Kevin Christian quick answers
Who won Junior Tafa vs Kevin Christian?
Junior Tafa won Junior Tafa vs Kevin Christian by KO in round R1 at 2:42.
What event is Junior Tafa vs Kevin Christian on?
Junior Tafa vs Kevin Christian is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : DELLA MADDALENA VS PRATES.
What are the records for Junior Tafa vs Kevin Christian?
Junior Tafa enters with a 7-6-0 record and Kevin Christian enters with a 9-4-0 record.
What division is Junior Tafa vs Kevin Christian?
Junior Tafa vs Kevin Christian is listed as a Light Heavyweight fight.
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