Women's Strawweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Julia Polastri
13-5
1 Win Streak
Age
27
Height
5'2"
Weight
116 lbs
Reach
63.5"
Avg Fight Time
13:49
Gym
—
UFC Record
2-2(4 bouts)
Wins By
1 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 0 Sub 2 Dec
Wins by Rd
R3 2
Last 5
LWLWL
Finish Rate
54%
Bonuses
1
Style
Striker
Location
Duque de Caxias, Brazil
Last Fight2025-10-11
KK
W - Karolina Kowalkiewicz
Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
L - Julia PolastriKO/TKOR3 2:56· Punches to Head At Distance
Fight History
LOSS
TA
vs Talita Alencar
UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal· 2026-04-25
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
KK
vs Karolina Kowalkiewicz
UFC Fight Night: Oliveira vs. Gamrot· 2025-10-11
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R3 2:56
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R3 2:56
LOSS
LG
vs Loopy Godinez
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Erceg· 2025-03-29
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CM
vs Cory McKenna
UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira· 2024-10-12
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
JK
vs Josefine Knutsson
UFC Fight Night: Perez vs. Taira· 2024-06-15
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
5.6/min
Grappling
0.87 TD
Defense
56%
⚖️Julia adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 55% striking and 80% TD accuracy
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
15 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Elbows
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+67% vs div avg
67%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Jabs
60%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Knees
60%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Counters
60%
🦵Leg Strike
Leg Kicks
47%
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
40%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Elbows (67%). 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 (127%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 294% 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
1
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
KO/TKO
#11
100% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: KO/TKO (1x, 100% 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.💪
Peak strengths: TD Acc% (80%) and Strikes/Min (5.6).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (17/100). Opponents exploit this.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
55%
Above Avg
Division Rank#4 of 30
0%100%
Striking Defense
56%
Above Avg
Division Rank#16 of 30
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
57% acc82%
Clinch
74% acc13%
Ground
46% acc6%
Striking Differential+0.25/min
5.62 landed/min5.37 absorbed/min
5.62
Landed/Min
5.37
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed388
Sig. Strikes Attempted702
Key Insights
Julia is a distance-first striker, with 77% of output at range.
Effective body attack (26%).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 82% of output at range with 57% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
High pace fighter: 7.7 strikes/min engagement.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
80%
Elite
Division Rank#1 of 30
0%100%
TD Defense
58%
Above Avg
Division Rank#19 of 30
0%100%
TD Success Rate
60%
Landed
3
Defended
2
Total
5
0.87
TD / 15min
0.43
Sub / 15min
3
TD Landed
5
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
8
Landed
10
Attempted
80%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
1 total attempts
Late Round Sub Artist
R1
0%
R2
0%
R3
100%
Key Insights
3 career submission wins.
High TD accuracy (80%).
Clinch TD specialist: 80% accuracy from clinch.
Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — dangerous in later rounds.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
776
1.05
Ratio
Absorbed
742
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
0/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
40.8
High
Strikes/Min
7.7
Standing %
88%
R3 vs R1 Output
107%
Key Insights
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
⚙️ High engagement score (40.8) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 5 fights
R1 Control
0:27
R2 Control
0:58
R3 Control
0:21
R1 to Final
+7%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+17.6pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+17.6pp
Body
-13.1pp
Leg
-4.4pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-8.2pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
💪 Peak performance in final round
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#2
of 30
🥇 Top 25%
Absorption
#28
of 30
📉 Below Average
Accuracy
#4
of 30
🥇 Top 25%
Str Defense
#16
of 30
🥉 Mid-range
Knockdowns
#15
of 30
🥈 Top 50%
Takedowns
#21
of 30
🥉 Mid-range
Submissions
#12
of 30
🥈 Top 50%
Damage Ratio
#15
of 30
🥈 Top 50%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2876
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights