Light Heavyweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Junior Tafa
6-4
Age
28
Height
6'3"
Weight
206 lbs
Reach
75"
Avg Fight Time
07:22
Gym
NTG Fight & Fitness
UFC Record
2-5(7 bouts)
Wins By
2 KO 0 Sub 0 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 3 Sub 1 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 1R2 1
Last 5
WLWLL
Finish Rate
100%
Bonuses
1
Style
Kickboxer
Location
Brisbane, Australia
Last Fight2026-02-01
BE
L - Billy Elekana
KO/TKOR1 1:24
Punch to Head At Distance
Opponent Last Bout
W - Junior TafaDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
WIN
PP
vs Parker Porter
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 1:24
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:24
LOSS
TT
vs Tuco Tokkos
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Teixeira· 2025-09-27
Submission
Arm Triangle From Side Control
R2 4:25
SubmissionArm Triangle From Side Control·R2 4:25
WIN
SS
vs Sean Sharaf
UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R2 2:15
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R2 2:15
LOSS
MU
vs Mohammed Usman
UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
VW
vs Valter Walker
UFC 305: Du Plessis vs. Adesanya· 2024-08-17
Submission
Heel Hook On Ground
R1 4:56
SubmissionHeel Hook On Ground·R1 4:56
LOSS
MR
vs Marcos Rogerio de Lima
UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria· 2024-02-17
KO/TKO
Kick to Leg At Distance
R2 1:14
KO/TKOKick to Leg At Distance·R2 1:14
LOSS
BE
vs Billy Elekana
UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 3:18
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 3:18
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Outside Fighter
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.2/min
Grappling
0.00 TD
Defense
52%
⚖️Junior adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
13 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Jabs
Core of offensive identity
Master Level
46%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Elbows
46%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Mount
46%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🦵Leg Strike
Leg Kicks
38%
⭐Other
Knees
38%
⭐Other
Rear Naked Choke
23%
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (46%). 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 (92%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 214% 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
Striking Finishes
2
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#11
50% of KOs
Punches to Head At Distance
#21
50% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 100% of wins end in finish (6 KO + 0 subs).Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
51%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
52%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
44% acc80%
Clinch
68% acc14%
Ground
74% acc6%
Striking Differential+0.70/min
3.19 landed/min2.49 absorbed/min
3.19
Landed/Min
2.49
Absorbed/Min
0.34
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed141
Sig. Strikes Attempted275
Key Insights
Junior is a distance-first striker, with 76% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 84% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 80% of output at range with 44% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
0%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
69%
Elite
0%100%
0.00
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
0
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Key Insights
Solid TD defense at 69%.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
282
1.28
Ratio
Absorbed
220
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
2/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
16.2
Low Output
Strikes/Min
3.2
Standing %
99%
R3 vs R1 Output
100%
Key Insights
⚙️ High engagement score (16.2) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 7 fights
R1 Control
0:03
R2 Control
0:03
R3 Control
--
R1 to Final
-47%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+13.2pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+13.2pp
Body
-10.4pp
Leg
-2.9pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-8.6pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2599
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights