UFC 325: Tafa vs Elekana - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Junior Tafa and Billy Elekana take to the octagon at the UFC 325 in Sydney, Australia. Fans fill the Qudos Bank Arena for this heavyweight match-up as part of the undercard main event, happening before the clash between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes.

Junior "The Juggernaut" Tafa holds a record of 6 wins and 4 losses. He brings a powerful stature at 191 cm and a notable reach advantage, predicting rigorous groundwork in close combat. At age 29, he finds residence in Queensland, Australia, but started his life journey in Avondale, New Zealand. On the other hand, Billy Elekana steps into the fight with a victory record of 9 wins and only 2 losses from Las Vegas.

What time is Junior Tafa vs Billy Elekana fight

Live coverage for the Junior Tafa vs Billy Elekana main card will start at 05:00 PM EST on UFC Fight Pass. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

The UFC 325 event will take place on January 31, 2026, at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The event begins at 07:40 PM EST.

The fight card includes a heavyweight bout between Justin Tafa and Junior Elekana. This is an undercard fight. The main event features Alexander Volkanovski against Diego Lopes.

The start time may vary depending on the duration of earlier fights. Attendees should be aware that ring walk times can change due to the performance of preceding bouts.

Viewers should check local listings for start times in their countries to ensure they don't miss any action.

Fighters Details

Junior Tafa

• Nationality: New Zealand
• Stance: Orthodox
• Height: 191 cm
• Reach: 191 cm
• Total Fights: 10
• Record: 6 / 4 / 0

Billy Elekana

• Nationality: United States
• Stance: Orthodox
• Height: 191 cm
• Reach: 191 cm
• Total Fights: 11
• Record: 9 / 2 / 0

Junior Tafa will face Billy Elekana for three rounds in a heavyweight bout.

Junior Tafa boasts a record of 6 wins and 4 losses. He stands at 191 cm tall with an orthodox stance. While he has no titles or awards, his consistent performances reflect his growth since turning professional. His recent opponents lacked significant challenges compared to Elekana's caliber. With both fighters matching in reach and division, Tafa needs strategic precision to overcome Elekana's experience.

Billy Elekana is more experienced with 9 wins and only 2 losses. His reach matches Tafa’s, leveling the playing field in terms of physical attributes. However, his win streak suggests superior adaptability and strength, making him a tough competitor for Tafa.

Junior Tafa vs Billy Elekana Betting Odds

• Underdog: Junior Tafa : 3.0 (+198)
• Favorite: Billy Elekana : 1.4 (-250)

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Junior Tafa vs Billy Elekana Fight Card

• Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes
• Dan Hooker vs Benoit Saint-Denis
• Rafael Fiziev vs Mauricio Ruffy
• Tai Tuivasa vs Tallison Teixeira
• Quillan Salkilld vs Jamie Mullarkey
• Junior Tafa vs Billy Elekana
• Cam Rowston vs Cody Brundage
• Jacob Malkoun vs Torrez Finney
• Jonathan Micallef vs Oban Elliott
• Kaan Ofli vs Yizha
• Dom Mar Fan vs Sang Uk Kim
• Sebastian Szalay vs Keiichiro Nakamura
• Sulangrangbo vs Lawrence Lui
• Namsrai Batbayar vs Aaron Tau