Justin Tafa

2023 - 2 - 12

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UFC 284: Mixed day for Kiwis as Justin Tafa scores quick KO while ... (New Zealand Herald)

Kiwi UFC fighter Justin Tafa got his redemption. The last time the Australian-trained heavyweight fought Down Under, he was stopped in emphatic fashion.

It was Bilder who was able to do so, landing the cleaner, heavier shots on Young. However, he was unable to cut the cage off which allowed Bilder to continue his constant movement around the cage, making it harder for Young to set himself and throw good power shots. One shot was all Tafa needed, with the Kiwi walking off in a similar fashion to that which

Justin Tafa def. Parker Porter at UFC 284: Best photos (MMA Junkie)

Check out the best photos from Justin Tafa's first-round knockout win over Parker Porter at UFC 284 at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.

MMA: UFC 284 Tafa vs Porter (Photos by Jasmin Frank, USA TODAY Sports)

UFC 284 live blog: Justin Tafa vs. Parker Porter (MMA Fighting)

Follow the UFC 284 live blog for Justin Tafa vs. Parker Porter, the main card heavyweight fight on Saturday in Perth, Australia.

In his most recent fight though, Porter again had a tough out, losing to arguably the most exciting prospect in all of MMA, [Jailton Almeida](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5762/jailton-almeida). He’s also struggled to get in the cage, pulling out of a pair of fights in 2022. Joining the promotion in 2019 with a 3-0 record, Tafa has struggled to build momentum, losing three of five fights in the octagon.

UFC 284: Watch Justin Tafa's brutal one-punch KO (Video) (FanSided)

Justin Tafa put the massive hardware to Parker Porter for a brutal one-punch knockout victory in round one of their bout UFC 284.

The fight lived up to the hype, only lasting one minute and six seconds when Tafa rocked Porter with a massive hook that put him out cold. Porter was out before hitting the ground, prompting Tafa to walk off even before the official stepped in to end the fight. [Justin Tafa](https://fansided.com/2019/10/05/ufc-243-heavyweight-knockout-artist-justin-tafa/) to end his [UFC 284](http://fansided.com/mma) fight and earn the biggest knockout of the night in front of his countrymen.

UFC 284 Odds: Tafa-Porter prediction, pick, how to watch (ClutchPoints)

Rising Heavyweight Justin Tafa of Australia will take on USA's Parker Porter in a matchup that is sure to make the canvas shake. Check out our UFC odds series ...

Parker Porter is very smart in the octagon and will only play to his strengths, which he has the slight edge over Tafa in. To have a chance in this close fight, Justin Tafa will have to play his opponents game better than him and stifle the forward pressure of the imposing Porter. If he can stick to his usually consistent gameplan, Porter should be able to get this win. However, his body disguises the fact that Porter has exceptionally quick hands and can move around the octagon in a hurry. Rising Heavyweight Justin Tafa of Australia will take on USA’s Parker Porter in a matchup that is sure to make the canvas shake. Still, the heavyweight from Australia is as game as they come, meaning he’ll usually be willing to eat a few shots just to land his one.

Highlights! Justin Tafa demolishes Parker Porter with 66-second ... (MMAmania.com)

Watch UFC 284 full fight video highlights: Justin Tafa vs. Parker Porter earlier tonight (Sat., Feb. 11, 2023) live on ESPN+ PPV from inside RAC Arena in ...

If Tafa can remain active he’ll be a fun watch in an evolving heavyweight division in 2023. Porter was active inside but when he came straight down the line Tafa countered with a left hand followed by a partial right. Tafa was the betting favorite coming into this fight given his proven punching power and he certainly didn’t disappoint in front of a home crowd.

Justin Tafa happy with quick win at UFC 284: 'Nothing like a walk-off ... (MMA Junkie)

Justin Tafa is satisfied with his finish over Parker Porter at Saturday's UFC 284 in front of a friendly crowd in Perth, Australia.

[a quick and brutal knockout over](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/02/ufc-284-results-justin-tafa-knocks-out-parker-porter-in-66-seconds) Parker Porter on the main card of Saturday’s [UFC 284](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/events/ufc-284) at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. “I’m thinking that card that Izzy is on,” Tafa said of his return. “It’s good to come back and knock someone out in front of my sons.