[2] Fifita was educated at Keebra Park State High School and his playing style had been compared to former Bronco Ben Te'o.

He was part of the Keebra Park side, which also featured Payne Haas, that narrowly lost to Westfields Sports High School in the GIO Schoolboy Cup Final.

"[7][8] In Round 23 against the South Sydney Rabbitohs, Fifita scored his first NRL career try in Brisbane's 38–18 win at Suncorp Stadium.

[11] After having some solid performances leading up to the 2019 State of Origin series, Fifita earned selection in the Queensland Maroons squad.

[17] On 11 May, Fifita was suspended for two matches after being found guilty of a careless high tackle during the club's round 9 victory over Wests Tigers.

[21] Following the Gold Coast's round 8 loss to Penrith, it was revealed that Fifita had suffered a grade 2 MCL sprain and would miss four matches.

[23] Fifita played a total of 22 matches for the Gold Coast in the 2023 NRL season and scored eight tries as the club finished 14th on the table.

[24] On 9 May, it was announced that Fifita had not taken up his option for a contract extension at the Gold Coast and would leave the club following the conclusion of the 2024 NRL season.

After coming Sydney to meet with Trent Robinson and the rest of the coaching staff, it’s hard to understand how he can display and create uncertainty.

[29] On 9 November 2019, Fifita was arrested in Bali after an alleged altercation with a bouncer at a nightclub called La Favela.

[30] On 13 November 2019, it was revealed by Fairfax Media that Fifita secured his freedom from the Bali jail after paying $30,000 and signing a "peace agreement".

He was then presented with a local legal representative and signed over power of attorney before a Brisbane welfare officer arrived to help negotiate the peace agreement.

[33] On 31 December 2022, it was reported that Fifita had been involved in a verbal altercation with Brisbane player Reece Walsh at a Gold Coast nightclub.