Justin Tafa (right) lost to Carlos Felipe via split decision. That proved to be the case for Justin Tafa in his bout against Carlos Felipe on Sunday morning (NZ time), falling to a split decision loss in the fight UFC card of the year at Fight Island in Abu Dhabi. Felipe had little to offer Tafa in the opening five minutes, with Tafa landing 21 strikes to Felipe's seven. Justin Tafa reacts to his split decision loss. Both had promising moments in exchanges early in the round, but Tafa was forced to cover up after being hurt by a body shot.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 16, 2021 20:48 UTC