Bantamweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Josias Musasa
8-2
Age
26
Height
5'8"
Weight
136 lbs
Reach
74"
Avg Fight Time
11:05
Gym
Elite Training Center
UFC Record
0-2(2 bouts)
Wins By
0 KO 0 Sub 0 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 1 Sub 1 Dec
Wins by Rd
—
Last 2
LL
Finish Rate
88%
Bonuses
—
Style
Kickboxer
Location
Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Last Fight2025-09-28
CT
L - Colby Thicknesse
Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
W - Josias MusasaDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
LOSS
CT
vs Colby Thicknesse
UFC Fight Night: Ulberg vs. Reyes· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
CV
vs Carlos Vera
UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Dolidze 2· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 3:16
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 3:16
Fighter Archetype
Muay Thai Fighter
Clinch-Heavy Nak Muay
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.2/min
Grappling
0.90 TD
Defense
36%
⚖️Josias adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
4 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+74% vs div avg
75%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Elbows
75%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Head Kicks
50%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Knees
50%
⭐Other
Body Locks
50%
Triangles
50%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
1× detected
Clinch → Takedown
1× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (75%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (150%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 300% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
No finishes recorded (decision specialist)
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (18/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 88% of wins end in finish (7 KO + 0 subs).🚫
Anti-wrestler: 81% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
45%
Average
Division Rank#28 of 52
0%100%
Striking Defense
36%
Below Avg
Division Rank#51 of 52
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
43% acc71%
Clinch
58% acc29%
Ground
0% acc0%
Striking Differential-1.20/min
3.19 landed/min4.39 absorbed/min
3.19
Landed/Min
4.39
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed106
Sig. Strikes Attempted233
Key Insights
Josias incorporates heavy clinch work (34%).
Uses leg kicks strategically (23%).
Distance-dominant: 71% of output at range with 43% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
50%
Average
Division Rank#6 of 52
0%100%
TD Defense
81%
Elite
Division Rank#13 of 52
0%100%
TD Success Rate
50%(est)
Landed
2
Defended
2
Total
4
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.90
TD / 15min
0.45
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
4
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
4
Landed
8
Attempted
50%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Elite TD defense (81%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
212
1.36
Ratio
Absorbed
156
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
0/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
23.0
Low Output
Strikes/Min
3.8
Standing %
95%
R3 vs R1 Output
108%
Key Insights
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (23.0) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 2 fights
R1 Control
0:11
R2 Control
0:37
R3 Control
0:04
R1 to Final
+4%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+13.5pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+13.5pp
Body
+30.8pp
Leg
-44.3pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
0.0pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#40
of 52
📉 Below Average
Absorption
#37
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Accuracy
#28
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Str Defense
#51
of 52
📉 Below Average
Knockdowns
#41
of 52
📉 Below Average
Takedowns
#34
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Submissions
#25
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Damage Ratio
#44
of 52
📉 Below Average
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2637
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights