UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria
Feb 17, 2024Anaheim, California, USA
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Fighter Performance Comparison

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Fighters' Core Metrics

  • Striking Volume: Marcos Rogerio de Lima 3.7 SLpM, Junior Tafa 3.4 SLpM
  • Striking Accuracy: Marcos Rogerio de Lima 57%, Junior Tafa 51%
  • Damage Avoidance: Marcos Rogerio de Lima 2.9 abs/min, Junior Tafa 2.5 abs/min
  • Takedown Accuracy: Marcos Rogerio de Lima 45%, Junior Tafa —
  • Takedown Defense: Marcos Rogerio de Lima 59%, Junior Tafa 70%
  • Submission Threat: Marcos Rogerio de Lima 0.5 per 15m, Junior Tafa —
Performance Snapshot

Fighters' Core Metrics

Marcos Rogerio de Lima
Junior Tafa

Marcos Rogerio de Lima vs Junior Tafa AI Insight & Prediction: Expert Analysis & Fight Breakdown

AgentMMA AI Breakdown

How AgentMMA breaks down Marcos Rogerio de Lima vs Junior Tafa

Finish Maps

UFC Record Breakdown

Marcos Rogerio de Lima
11-7UFC Record
KO/TKO (39%)
Sub (13%)
Decision (20%)
Losses (28%)
Junior Tafa
3-6UFC Record
KO/TKO (60%)
Losses (40%)

Performance Stats

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy57%
Grappling Efficiency55%
Takedown Defense59%
Cardio & Endurance73%
Fight IQ85%

Performance Breakdown

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

Last Opponents

Marcos Rogerio de Lima
Junior Tafa

From opening bell, Marcos Rogerio de Lima can dictate pace in the pocket, averaging 3.7 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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Marcos Rogerio de Lima vs Junior Tafa Stats Comparison

Age
41
29
Height
6'1" (185 cm)
6'3" (191 cm)
Weight
253 lbs (115 kg)
205 lbs (93 kg)
Reach
75" (191 cm)
75" (191 cm)
Stance
Orthodox
Orthodox
AI Division Rank
Status
Contender
Contender

Key Insights: Marcos Rogerio de Lima vs Junior Tafa AI Analysis

Pace delta

+0.3 significant strikes/min

Marcos Rogerio de Lima averages 3.7 significant strikes per minute while Junior Tafa sits at 3.4.

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Rogerio de Lima vs Tafa odds

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Where to watch Rogerio de Lima vs Tafa

Marcos Rogerio de Lima vs Junior Tafa is on the UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria card on Feb 17, 2024 at Anaheim, California, USA. 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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