Billy Elekana

Overview

Billy Elekana's two UFC finishes are both submissions, and he has never won a UFC fight by knockout.

"Son of Susie" is a light heavyweight from Victorville, California, who fights out of Porrada Training Center/Uprising MMA. He is 3-2 in the UFC and 10-3 as a pro across all promotions. He lost his debut, won three straight, then dropped a decision. He carries that loss into his next fight.

UFC Career

Elekana debuted at UFC 311 in January 2025 and lost by submission to Bogdan Guskov in round 2, at 3:33.

The bounce-back came at UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs de Ridder, where he beat Ibo Aslan by unanimous decision. It is his only win that went the distance.

After that he finished everything. Kevin Christian tapped in round 1 at 3:33. Junior Tafa followed at UFC 325, submitted in round 2 at 3:18. That made three straight wins.

The streak ended at UFC Fight Night: Cortes Acosta vs Walker, a unanimous decision loss to Lucas Fernando that went the full three rounds.

Five fights, two finishes, and both losses came to opponents who went through him on the cards or the mat.

Fighting Style

Billy Elekana is a submission hunter. He attempts submissions far more often than most UFC fighters, and both of his finishes have come that way, one in the first round and one in the second.

On the feet, he is accurate but not busy. He lands a high share of what he throws, though he doesn't put out much volume and gets hit more than most.

He rarely shoots for takedowns, and he gets taken down more than most. He isn't the one dictating where a fight goes, so his submission threat comes from what he does once the fight hits the mat.

Notable Wins

• Junior Tafa — submission, round 2, UFC 325 (2026)
• Kevin Christian — submission, round 1, UFC Fight Night: Garcia vs Onama (2025)
• Ibo Aslan — unanimous decision, UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs de Ridder (2025)

Quick Facts

• Division: Light Heavyweight
• UFC record: 3-2
• Professional record (all promotions): 10-3-0
• UFC debut: 2025
• Height: 6'3"
• Reach: 77"
• Team: Porrada Training Center/Uprising MMA
• Born: Victorville, CA, United States