Billy Joseph Elekana (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).
Elekana made his professional debut on May 14, 2021, against Ravon Baxter. Elekana won the fight via a second-round submission.
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.
Elekana made his debut under Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) on December 10, 2021, against Jeff Nielsen. Elekana won the fight via a Unanimous Decision.
His next fight came on April 22, 2022, against Kohlman Scribner. Elekana won the fight via a first-round TKO.
His final fight with the federation came on July 29, 2022, against Daniel Compton. Elekana lost the fight via a split decision.
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.
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.
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.
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. Elekana lost the fight via a second-round submission.
His next fight came on July 26, 2025, against ðbo Aslan at UFC on ABC 9. Elekana won the fight via a Unanimous Decision.
His next fight came on November 1, 2025, against Kevin Christian at UFC Fight Night 263. Elekana won the fight via a first-round submission.
His next fight came on January 31, 2026, against Junior Tafa at UFC 325. Elekana won the fight via a second-round submission.
He is scheduled to face Iwo Baraniewski on June 6, 2026, at UFC Fight Night 278.
Elekana is of Samoan descent.
|- |Win |align=center|10âÂÂ2 |Junior Tafa |Submission (rear-naked choke) |UFC 325 | |align=center|2 |align=center|3:18 |Sydney, Australia | |- |Win |align=center|9âÂÂ2 |Kevin Christian |Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) | | |align=center|1 |align=center|3:33 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |- |Win |align=center|8âÂÂ2 |ðbo Aslan |Decision (unanimous) | | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | |- |Loss |align=center|7âÂÂ2 |Bogdan Guskov |Submission (guillotine choke) |UFC 311 | |align=center|2 |align=center|3:33 |Inglewood, California, United States | |- |Win |align=center|7âÂÂ1 |Jureall Simmons |TKO (head kick and punches) |Lights Out Xtreme Fighting 18 | |align=center|1 |align=center|1:58 |Long Beach, California, United States | |- |Win |align=center|6âÂÂ1 |Chuck Campbell |Decision (split) |PFL 7 (2023) | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |San Antonio, Texas, United States | |- |Win |align=center|5âÂÂ1 |Tristan Overvig |Decision (unanimous) |PFL Challenger Series 15 | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Orlando, Florida, United States | |- |Loss |align=center|4âÂÂ1 |Daniel Compton |Decision (split) | | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Commerce, California, United States | |- |Win |align=center|4âÂÂ0 |Kohlman Scribner |TKO (head kick and punches) | | |align=center|1 |align=center|3:02 |New Town, North Dakota, United States | |- |Win |align=center|3âÂÂ0 |Jeff Nielsen |Decision (unanimous) | | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States | |- |Win |align=center|2âÂÂ0 |Starling Simmons |TKO (leg injury) |Fierce FC 16 | |align=center|1 |align=center|3:41 |West Valley City, Utah, United States | |- |Win |align=center|1âÂÂ0 |Ravon Baxter |Submission (rear-naked choke) |Fierce FC 15 | |align=center|2 |align=center|2:21 |West Valley City, Utah, United States |