Combat Edge Intelligence

Billy Elekana vs Junior Tafa

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Billy Elekana
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Billy Elekana

“Son of Susie”

10-2-0Light HeavyweightUFC

1665 Good
Junior Tafa
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Junior Tafa

“The Juggernaut”

7-6-0HeavyweightUFC

1560 Solid

Tale of the tape

10-2-0 Record 7-6-0
Light Heavyweight Division Heavyweight
6'2" Height 6'3"
77" Reach 75"
205 lbs Weight 249 lbs
Uprising MMA Team NTG Fight & Fitness

What's at stake

Billy Elekana is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +11 while a loss costs more — Junior Tafa carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Billy ElekanaNow 1665
If they win+11→ 1676
If they lose-21→ 1644
Junior TafaNow 1560
If they win+21→ 1581
If they lose-11→ 1549

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Tracked stat edges

2.71
Sig. strikes / min
3.62
56%
Strike accuracy
53%
3.59
Strikes absorbed / min Lower is better
2.66
46%
Strike defense
51%
0.85
Takedown avg.
0
22%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
0%
Takedown defense
72%
0.85
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Billy Elekana Junior Tafa
1550 1600 1650 2024 2025 2026

Win method breakdown

3 (30%)
KO/TKO
7 (100%)
3 (30%)
Submission
0 (0%)
4 (40%)
Decision
0 (0%)

Combat Edge model read

Billy Elekana61%
Junior Tafa39%Elo baseline: 65%

The Combat Edge model makes Billy Elekana a 61% favorite over Junior Tafa in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (65%).

Billy Elekana holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1665 to 1560, a 105-point edge.

Billy Elekana enters on a 3-fight win streak.

Billy Elekana finishes 60% of wins inside the distance, Junior Tafa 100%.

Billy Elekana and Junior Tafa share 1 common opponent: Kevin Christian.

Billy Elekana carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.

Common opponents (1)

Win Submission · 2025
Kevin Christian
Win KO · 2026