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Australian Native Justin Tafa Looks To Produce Another Show-Stopping Knockout When He Collides With Tallison Teixeira At UFC 312 In Sydney

By Kevin Schuster, On X: @KevinESchuster • Feb. 6, 2025

It’s been a long 11 months for New Zealand-born heavyweight Justin Tafa, who underwent two surgeries following his fight with Karl Williams in March.

Although the surgeries weren’t related to any injuries from that fight, Tafa had been dealing with nagging issues in his shoulder and arm, which were holding him back from reaching his full potential inside the Octagon.

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“Just had to get some work done on my body so I could fight a bit better and a bit more,” Tafa said.