Billy Elekana
American mixed martial artist (born 1995)
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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).
May 28, 1995
Victorville, California, U.S.
| Billy Elekana | |
|---|---|
| Born | Billy Joseph Elekana May 28, 1995 Victorville, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Son of Susie |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb) |
| Division |
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| Reach | 77 in (196 cm) |
| Style | Brazilian Jiu-jitsu |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Team | Uprising MMA Training Center |
| Years active | 2021–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 12 |
| Wins | 10 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Losses | 2 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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]
He is scheduled to face Iwo Baraniewski on June 6, 2026, at UFC Fight Night 278.[20]
Personal life
Mixed martial arts record
| 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 | January 31, 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. |