HeavyweightACTIVE

Justin Tafa

7-5

Age

Height

6'0"

Weight

266 lbs

Reach

74"

Avg Fight Time

05:27

Gym

Tafa Gang

Wins By

7 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec

Losses By

—

Wins by Rd

R1 4

Last 5

LDWLL

Finish Rate

100%

Bonuses

—

Style

Striker

Location

West Auckland, New Zealand

Fight History

LOSS

vs Karl Williams

UFC Fight Night: Ribas vs. Namajunas· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

vs Austen Lane

UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Topuria· 2025-09-27

Could Not Continue

Eye Poke by Lane

R1 0:29

Could Not ContinueEye Poke by Lane·R1 0:29

WIN

vs Harry Hunsucker

UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Kick to Head At Distance

R1 1:53

KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R1 1:53

LOSS

vs Jared Vanderaa

UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Garbrandt· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Carlos Felipe

UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Kattar· 2025-09-27

Decision - Split

R3 5:00

Decision - Split·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Tallison Teixeira

UFC 312: Du Plessis vs. Strickland 2· 2025-02-08

KO/TKO

Elbow to Head At Distance

R1 0:35

KO/TKOElbow to Head At Distance·R1 0:35

WIN

vs Austen Lane

UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland· 2023-09-09

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 1:22

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:22

WIN

vs Parker Porter

UFC 284: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski· 2023-02-11

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 1:06

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:06

WIN

vs Juan Adams

UFC 247: Jones vs. Reyes· 2020-02-08

KO/TKO

Punch to Head In Clinch

R1 1:59

KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R1 1:59

LOSS

vs Yorgan De Castro

UFC 243: Whittaker vs. Adesanya· 2019-10-05

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 2:10

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 2:10

Fighter Archetype

Technical Striker

Counter Striker

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

4.0/min

Grappling

0.00 TD

Defense

47%

⚖️Justin adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

14 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Jabs

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level

71%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Leg Kicks

57%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Knees

50%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

⭐Other

Damage Events

43%

Overhands

36%

Counters

36%

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (71%). 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 (128%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 257% 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

100% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

0% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)

Punch to Head At Distance

50% of KOs

Kick to Head At Distance

25% of KOs

Punch to Head In Clinch

25% 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 (2x, 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 (7 KO + 0 subs).

📈

Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (138% in R3). Outworks opponents.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

54%

Average

0%100%

Striking Defense

47%

Average

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

46% acc85%

Clinch

84% acc12%

Ground

71% acc4%

Striking Differential-1.06/min

4.05 landed/min5.11 absorbed/min

4.05

Landed/Min

5.11

Absorbed/Min

1.10

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed221

Sig. Strikes Attempted406

Key Insights

Justin is a distance-first striker, with 85% of output at range.

Effective body attack (28%).

High KD rate (1.10/fight).

Utilizes an effective jab.

Distance-dominant: 85% of output at range with 46% accuracy.

Elite KD exchange: deals 4.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

Low

0%100%

TD Defense

53%

Average

0%100%

TD Success Rate

Landed

Defended

Total

0.00

TD / 15min

0.00

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

Accuracy

Key Insights

Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

442

7.37

Ratio

Absorbed

Chin Rating

Good

KD Exchange

8/2

KD Recovery

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

17.5

Low Output

Strikes/Min

3.3

Standing %

95%

R3 vs R1 Output

138%

Strong Finisher

Key Insights

💪 Dominant damage ratio (7.37x) - elite striking efficiency.

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (17.5) - maintains relentless pace.

📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 138% of R1.

✨ Exceptional striking defense - minimizes damage taken.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 10 fights

R1 Control

0:14

R2 Control

R3 Control

0:41

R1 to Final

+149%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.

Target Selection Evolution

Head

+2.2pp

Body

+19.3pp

Leg

-21.5pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

-9.2pp

Round Patterns

⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power

🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter

Competitive Profile

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

2609

Strong

Career-wide opponent strength

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights