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Billy Elekana Submits Junior Tafa With Rear-Naked Choke at UFC 325

The comeback submission marked a third straight win for Elekana.

Overview

  • Official result: Elekana defeated Tafa by rear-naked choke at 3:18 of Round 2.
  • Tafa controlled much of the first round and dropped Elekana with a heavy right hand before the tide turned.
  • Elekana secured a takedown in Round 2, took the back, locked a body triangle, and closed the show with the choke.
  • The victory extends Elekana’s winning run to three after rebuilding from his UFC 311 debut loss following stints in PFL and LFA.
  • Tafa, who entered seeking a rebound after a July submission loss to Tuco Tokkos, fell short on the featured prelim in Australia.