29
Age
6'3"
Height
75"
Reach
Orthodox
Stance
11 mo
Layoff
AI Style SummaryGenerated from statistical profile · labeled, not opinion
Junior Tafa is a finishing-minded striker (7 KO/TKO wins) who looks to end fights on the feet. Vex AI rates the power highly; the questions are takedown defense and output in deep water.
Performance Metrics
Striking
Sig. strikes landed /min7
Striking accuracy53%
Strikes absorbed /min2.5
Striking defense62%
Knockdowns /151.6
Grappling
Takedowns /150.6
Takedown accuracy42%
Takedown defense69%
Submission /150.4
Control min /round0.4
80
Cardio / Pace
73
Durability
58
Opp. Quality
Strengths
- ✓ Combination boxing
- ✓ One-shot power
- ✓ Distance management
Weaknesses
- ✗ Slow starts
- ✗ Takedown defense
Skill Profile
Risk Flags
- ⚠ 11-month layoffmed risk
Source: ESPN event feed · Confidence: High · Updated this week
- ⚠ Finish-or-be-finished profilemed risk
Source: Public record · Confidence: Medium · Updated this week
Career Trajectory
● Win● Loss● Draw
Fight History
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W | — | TKO | 3 | 2025-07 |
| W | — | TKO | 1 | 2025-03 |
| L | — | DEC | 3 | 2024-10 |
| W | — | TKO | 3 | 2024-06 |
| L | — | KO | 3 | 2024-03 |
Related Intelligence
Tafa carries real stopping power into Las VegasAnalysis
Junior Tafa owns 7 KO/TKO wins on a 7-5 record. Vex AI rates the knockout threat highly — a live finish play if the fight stays standing.
Public record + Vex AI · Confidence: Medium · 1d ago