‘Da Don’ made his MMA debut in 2019. His debut fight ended in round two, where he won via KO. Tafon Nchukwi’s next couple of fights were round one KOs in his favor, marking quite an impressive start to his career.
Nchukwi shifted down to middleweight from light heavyweight before making an appearance inside the UFC Octagon. He then made his move to join the UFC when he appeared on Dana White’s Contender Series in September 2020. Keeping up his streak of highlight-reel finishes, Tafon Nchukwi knocked his opponent out with a devastating head kick.
After the fight, UFC President Dana White stated that Tafon Nchukwi reminded him of one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time, Iron Mike Tyson.
In a recent interview with John Hyon Ko for Sportskeeda, Nchukwi expressed how Dana White’s comment fueled him to work harder. Nchukwi said:
Watch the full interview with Tafon Nchukwi here:
Tafon Nchukwi shares his thoughts about his upcoming opponent
Tafon Nchukwi will face Park Jun-Yong at UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Dillashaw. On being asked what he thought of his opponent, Nchukwi acknowledged Park Jun-Yong’s grappling prowess, ground game and stand-up as impressive. Nchukwi said:
Do you think Tafon Nchukwi will be able to maintain his undefeated fight record? Let us know in the comments section!
0 votes
