Khalid Taha

Khalid Taha (born February 15, 1992) is a German mixed martial artist currently competing in the bantamweight division of the Oktagon MMA. A professional since 2013, he has fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Rizin Fighting Federation.

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 UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Smith against Nad Narimani. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Taha was scheduled to face Boston Salmon on November 30, 2018, at The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters Finale. 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.

Taha was scheduled to face Bruno Gustavo 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) in an in-competition urine sample provided on Oct. 6 2019 where Taha took a medicine for reducing inflammation and swelling in his eyes which contained furosemide. He became eligible to compete again on October 6, 2020.

Taha was expected to face Jack Shore on November 7, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Santos vs. Teixeira. However, Shore was removed from the bout in late-October due to undisclosed reasons and replaced by Raoni Barcelos. Taha lost the fight via unanimous decision. This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.

Taha faced Sergey Morozov on July 17, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 26. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Taha was scheduled to face Mario Bautista on February 19, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 201. However, Taha had to pull out off the bout due to undisclosed reasons.

Taha was scheduled to face Taylor Lapilus on September 3, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 209.; but on August 23, Lapilus forfeited from the event due to a broken hand, and he was replaced by Cristian Quiñónez. He lost the fight via technical knockout in round one.

After the loss, it was announced that Taha was no longer on the UFC roster.

Oktagon MMA After this win at the Germany promotion National Fighting Championship, Taha made his Oktagon debut against Jose Zarauz on April 5, 2025, at Oktagon 69. He won the fight via technical knockout in round two.

Taha was scheduled to face Max Holzer in the main event on September 13, 2025, at Oktagon 75. However on August 30, Holzer withdrew from the event due to health issues and was replaced by Édgar Delgado Jimenez. He won the fight via knockout in round three.

Championships and accomplishments Mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight of the Night (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Max Holzer TKO (knee to the body and punches) Oktagon 88

Hanover, Germany Win

Édgar Delgado Jimenez KO (punches) Oktagon 75

Hanover, Germany Win

Jose Zarauz TKO (punches and elbows) Oktagon 69

Dortmund, Germany Win

William Valentim TKO (punches) National FC 13

Dortmund, Germany Loss

Cristian Quiñónez TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa

Paris, France Loss

Sergey Morozov Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Makhachev vs. Moisés

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Raoni Barcelos Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Santos vs. Teixeira

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States NC

Bruno Gustavo da Silva NC (overturned) UFC 243

Melbourne, Australia Win

Boston Salmon TKO (punches) UFC 236

Atlanta, Georgia, United States Loss

Nad Narimani Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Smith

Hamburg, Germany Win

Hamza Kooheji Submission (rear-naked choke) Brave CF 12

Jakarta, Indonesia Loss

Takafumi Otsuka Submission (guillotine choke) Rizin World Grand Prix 2017: 2nd Round

Saitama, Japan Win

Keita Ishibashi KO (knees and punches) Rizin World Grand Prix 2017: Opening Round - Part 1

Saitama, Japan Win

Timo-Juhani Hirvikangas Decision (split) GMC 9

Castrop-Rauxel, Germany Win

Michail Chrisopoulos KO (punch) Fair FC 5

Eindhoven, Netherlands Win

Nijat Valujev TKO (punches) Fair FC: Top Ten Champions

Herne, Germany Win

Daniel Makin TKO (punches) Fair FC 4

Eindhoven, Netherlands Win

Omer Cankardesler Decision (unanimous) Fair FC 3

Rheinberg, Germany Win

Ali Selcuk Ayin TKO (submission to punches) GMC 5

Herne, Germany Win

Manuel Bilić Submission (rear-naked choke) Fair FC 1

Herne, Germany Win

Florin Gârdan TKO (knees) RNC: Martial Arts Gala

Frankenthal, Germany Win

John Isac TKO (punches) GMC 4

Herne, Germany Win

Muhammed Celebi TKO (punches) MMA Bundesliga 2

Herne, Germany