Justin Tafa Announces Open-Ended Hiatus From Fighting

The heavyweight says the pause follows six surgeries in three years, capped by a failed weight cut that canceled his Perth bout.

Overview

Tafa said on Instagram on Oct. 8 that he is "taking time out of this fight game" to focus on recovery and family.
His matchup with newcomer Louie Sutherland at UFC Perth was canceled after Sutherland reported Tafa fell ill during a weight cut.
MMAmania reported Tafa was sent to the hospital during the cut, a detail not independently confirmed by other outlets.
The 31-year-old holds a 7-5 record overall and 4-5 in the UFC, has withdrawn from six scheduled bouts, and is on a two-fight losing streak.
He became the first UFC heavyweight to miss weight in 2021, and there has been no official word on his roster status or timeline for a return.