Iwo Baraniewski prepares for Junior Tafa in UFC Fight Night 278
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 12:30 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Iwo Baraniewski faces Junior Tafa in the main card of UFC Fight Night 278 at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas on June 5. Baraniewski, undefeated at 8-0 and favored at about 3-1, aims to avoid a striking brawl, citing Tafa's dangerous striking ability. Tafa, a 29-year-old from Australia, recently scored a first-round knockout against Kevin Christian. Baraniewski emphasizes caution while remaining open to showcasing his grappling skills during the fight.
- •Baraniewski is 8-0 and 2-0 in UFC.
- •Tafa holds a record of 7-5 and 3-5 in UFC.
- •Baraniewski faces Tafa after quick finishes in his previous UFC fights.
- •The fight is set for June 5 in Las Vegas.
- •Baraniewski prefers to use grappling techniques against Tafa.
- 12:30 AMYahoo Sports — Iwo Baraniewski has plan for Junior Tafa that includes not getting touched
"Iwo Baraniewski hasn't faced any real resistance from light heavyweights in the UFC. Will Junior Tafa change that?
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