UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2
Jan 31, 2026Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Fighter Performance Comparison

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Fighters' Core Metrics

  • Striking Volume: Billy Elekana 2.7 SLpM, Junior Tafa 3.4 SLpM
  • Striking Accuracy: Billy Elekana 56%, Junior Tafa 51%
  • Damage Avoidance: Billy Elekana 3.6 abs/min, Junior Tafa 2.5 abs/min
  • Takedown Accuracy: Billy Elekana 22%, Junior Tafa —
  • Takedown Defense: Billy Elekana —, Junior Tafa 70%
  • Submission Threat: Billy Elekana 0.8 per 15m, Junior Tafa —
Performance Snapshot

Fighters' Core Metrics

Billy Elekana
Junior Tafa

Billy Elekana vs Junior Tafa AI Insight & Prediction: Expert Analysis & Fight Breakdown

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Finish Maps

UFC Record Breakdown

Billy Elekana
3-1UFC Record
Sub (53%)
Decision (27%)
Losses (20%)
Junior Tafa
3-6UFC Record
KO/TKO (60%)
Losses (40%)

Performance Stats

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy56%
Grappling Efficiency45%
Cardio & Endurance74%
Fight IQ85%

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy51%
Grappling Efficiency50%
Takedown Defense70%
Cardio & Endurance70%
Fight IQ80%

Last Opponents

Billy Elekana
Junior Tafa

From opening bell, Billy Elekana can dictate pace in the pocket, averaging 2.7 significant strikes per minute while Junior Tafa looks to settle behind counters. Expect the red corner to test range with layered entries that neutralize the Orthodox stance angles.

Key Storylines
  • First three minutes decide who dictates range and tempo.
  • Red corner pressure vs blue corner counter traps will frame the striking narrative.
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Finishing Window

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Billy Elekana vs Junior Tafa Stats Comparison

Age
31
29
Height
6'3" (191 cm)
6'3" (191 cm)
Weight
205 lbs (93 kg)
205 lbs (93 kg)
Reach
77" (196 cm)
75" (191 cm)
Stance
Southpaw
Orthodox
AI Division Rank
Status
Contender
Contender

Key Insights: Billy Elekana vs Junior Tafa AI Analysis

Pace delta

+0.7 significant strikes/min

Junior Tafa averages 3.4 significant strikes per minute while Billy Elekana sits at 2.7.

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Elekana vs Tafa odds

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Where to watch Elekana vs Tafa

Billy Elekana vs Junior Tafa is on the UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2 card on Jan 31, 2026 at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The bout goes out inside that card on the official UFC broadcaster or streaming service for your country — UFC Fight Pass and the UFC schedule show who holds the rights where you are. AgentMMA is not a broadcaster and never hosts or links to fight streams.

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