Khalid Taha


Khalid Taha is a German mixed martial artist and currently competing in the bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Taha started fighting MMA professionally in 2013. He has fought under numerous organizations, notably German MMA Championship, Fair Fighting Championship and Rizin Fighting Federation.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Taha made his UFC debut on July 22, 2018 at againstNad Narimani. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Taha was scheduled to face Boston Salmon on November 30, 2018 at. However Taha was pulled from the event due to a torn ACL and the bout was cancelled. The pairing was rescheduled at UFC 236 on April 13, 2019. He won the fight via technical knockout in round one.
Taha was scheduled to face Bruno Gustavo Aparecido da Silva on September 7, 2019 at UFC 242. However, on August 21, it was reported that the bout was moved to UFC 243. Taha won the fight via a submission in round three. On December 23, 2019 Taha received one year USADA suspension for tested positive for furosemide (diuretics

Personal life

Taha is of Lebanese descent.

Mixed martial arts record