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Billy Elekana

Billy Elekana
BornBilly Joseph Elekana
(1995-05-28) May 28, 1995 (age 31)
Victorville, California, U.S.
Other namesSon of Susie
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Division
Reach77 in (196 cm)
StyleBrazilian Jiu-jitsu
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofLas Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
TeamUprising MMA Training Center
Years active2021–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total12
Wins10
By knockout3
By submission3
By decision4
Losses2
By submission1
By decision1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Billy Joseph Elekana[1] (born May 28, 1995) is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Light Heavyweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He has previously competed on Professional Fighters League (PFL) and Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA).

Professional career

Early career

Elekana made his professional debut on May 14, 2021, against Ravon Baxter. Elekana won the fight via a second-round submission.[2]

His next fight came on August 28, 2021, against Starling Simmons. Elekana won the fight via a first-round TKO, after his opponent suffered a leg injury.[3]

Legacy Fighting Alliance

Elekana made his debut under Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) on December 10, 2021, against Jeff Nielsen. Elekana won the fight via a Unanimous Decision.[4]

His next fight came on April 22, 2022, against Kohlman Scribner. Elekana won the fight via a first-round TKO.[5]

His final fight with the federation came on July 29, 2022, against Daniel Compton. Elekana lost the fight via a split decision.[6]

Professional Fighters League

Elekana made his debut under Professional Fighters League (PFL) on March 10, 2023, against Tristan Overvig at PFL Challenger Series 15 in his Light Heavyweight debut. Elekana won the fight via a Unanimous Decision.[7]

His final fight with the federation came on August 4, 2023, against Chuck Campbell at PFL 7 (2023). Elekana won the fight via a Split Decision.[8]

Lights Out Xtreme Fighting

Elekana made his debut under Lights Out Xtreme Fighting on July 27, 2024, against Jureall Simmons. Elekana won the fight via a first-round TKO.[9]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Elekana made his debut under Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on January 18, 2025, against Bogdan Guskov at UFC 311. Elekana took the fight on one weeks notice, after Guskov's original opponent, Johnny Walker withdrew due to an injury.[10][11] Elekana lost the fight via a second-round submission.[12]

His next fight came on July 26, 2025, against İbo Aslan at UFC on ABC 9.[13] Elekana won the fight via a Unanimous Decision.[14][15]

His next fight came on November 1, 2025, against Kevin Christian at UFC Fight Night 263.[16] Elekana won the fight via a first-round submission.[17]

His next fight came on January 31, 2026, against Junior Tafa at UFC 325.[18] Elekana won the fight via a second-round submission.[19]

Elekana was scheduled to face Iwo Baraniewski on June 6, 2026, at UFC Fight Night 278.[20] However, Elekana withdrew for undisclosed reasons and was replaced by Junior Tafa.[21]

Personal life

Elekana is of Samoan descent.[22]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
12 matches 10 wins 2 losses
By knockout 3 0
By submission 3 1
By decision 4 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 10–2 Junior Tafa Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 325 February 1, 2026 2 3:18 Sydney, Australia
Win 9–2 Kevin Christian Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Garcia vs. Onama November 1, 2025 1 3:33 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 8–2 İbo Aslan Decision (unanimous) UFC on ABC: Whittaker vs. de Ridder July 26, 2025 3 5:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Loss 7–2 Bogdan Guskov Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 311 January 18, 2025 2 3:33 Inglewood, California, United States
Win 7–1 Jureall Simmons TKO (head kick and punches) Lights Out Xtreme Fighting 18 July 27, 2024 1 1:58 Long Beach, California, United States
Win 6–1 Chuck Campbell Decision (split) PFL 7 (2023) August 4, 2023 3 5:00 San Antonio, Texas, United States
Win 5–1 Tristan Overvig Decision (unanimous) PFL Challenger Series 15 March 10, 2023 3 5:00 Orlando, Florida, United States Light Heavyweight debut.
Loss 4–1 Daniel Compton Decision (split) LFA 137 July 29, 2022 3 5:00 Commerce, California, United States
Win 4–0 Kohlman Scribner TKO (head kick and punches) LFA 130 April 22, 2022 1 3:02 New Town, North Dakota, United States Catchweight (191.2 lb) bout; Elekana missed weight.
Win 3–0 Jeff Nielsen Decision (unanimous) LFA 120 December 10, 2021 3 5:00 Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States
Win 2–0 Starling Simmons TKO (leg injury) Fierce FC 16 August 28, 2021 1 3:41 West Valley City, Utah, United States
Win 1–0 Ravon Baxter Submission (rear-naked choke) Fierce FC 15 May 14, 2021 2 2:21 West Valley City, Utah, United States Middleweight debut.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Billy Elekana | MMA Fighter Page". Tapology. Retrieved 2026-03-30.
  2. ^ "Billy Elekana vs. Ravon Baxter". Tapology. 14 May 2021. Retrieved 2026-03-30.
  3. ^ "Fierce FC 16 - Siler vs. Hardman". Sherdog. 28 August 2021. Retrieved 2026-03-30.
  4. ^ Dan Kuhl (10 December 2021). "LFA 120 Results: Horth Chokes Cantuária for the Flyweight Title". Combat Press. Retrieved 2026-03-30.
  5. ^ Matthew Wells (22 April 2022). "LFA 130 results: DWCS veteran Mariusz Ksiazkiewicz wins quickly, asks Dana White: 'Where's my f*cking contract?". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 2026-03-30.
  6. ^ "LFA 137: Gibson vs. Amil Full Results". Cageside Press. 29 July 2022. Retrieved 2026-03-30.
  7. ^ Simon Head (11 March 2023). "PFL Challenger Series – Week 7: Impa Kasanganay's TKO earns PFL light heavyweight contract". Fighters Only. Retrieved 2026-03-30.
  8. ^ Dan Kuhl (4 August 2023). "PFL 7: 2023 Playoffs Results". Combat Press. Retrieved 2026-03-30.
  9. ^ "LXF 18 - Lights Out Xtreme Fighting 18". Sherdog. 27 July 2024. Retrieved 2026-03-30.
  10. ^ Alexander K. Lee (13 January 2026). "New opponent steps in to fight Bogdan Guskov at UFC 311". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2026-03-30.
  11. ^ Erkinjon Gaybullayev (18 January 2025). "UFC 311 markaziy jangi ishtirokchisi o'zgardi: Maxachevga yangi raqib berildi". Daryo (in Uzbek). Retrieved 2026-03-30.
  12. ^ Shawn Bitter (18 January 2025). "UFC 311: Bogdan Guskov Pummels, Submits Newcomer Billy Elekana". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2026-03-30.
  13. ^ Jed Meshew (14 May 2025). "Shara Bullet booked for return at UFC Abu Dhabi in July plus 3 more fights announced". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2026-03-30.
  14. ^ "UFC Abu Dhabi: Billy Elekana Claims Win Over Ibo Aslan in Low-Action Affair". Cageside Press. 26 July 2025. Retrieved 2026-03-30.
  15. ^ Curtis Calhoun (26 July 2025). "Fans predict UFC Abu Dhabi light heavyweight loser will be cut after 'worst fight ever' during prelims". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2026-03-30.
  16. ^ Guilherme Cruz (25 August 2025). "Billy Elekana, Kevin Christian agree to UFC APEX fight in November". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2026-03-30.
  17. ^ Nolan King (1 November 2025). "UFC Fight Night 263 video: Referee misses tap, lets fighter go unconscious". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 2026-03-30.
  18. ^ James Cooney (7 December 2025). "Kiwi in fight of the year contender, Aussies galore as stacked card for UFC's Sydney return revealed". Fox Sports. Retrieved 2026-03-30.
  19. ^ Eddie Law (31 January 2026). "Billy Elekana Spoils Junior Tafa's Bounce-Back Bid With Submission Win at UFC 325". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2026-03-30.
  20. ^ Bartłomiej Stachura (30 March 2026). "Iwo Baraniewski wraca do akcji! Wystąpi na czerwcowej gali UFC Vegas, mierząc się z rozpędzonym serią trzech zwycięstw Billym Elekaną". Lowking (in Polish). Retrieved 2026-03-30.
  21. ^ Bartlomiej Stachura (2026-05-22). "Zle wcale nie jest, bo dostajemy… Czas! Jak mocny jest Junior Tafa, nowy rywal Iwo Baraniewskiego?". lowking.pl. Retrieved 2026-05-23. (in Polish)
  22. ^ Mark Lawson (1 February 2026). "Billy Elekana: UFC Career, Stats, and Recent Fight Results". Fightomics. Retrieved 2026-03-30.

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