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Roger Zapata

L1
“Viva”
4-2-0
0Gatekeeper
/Age 40/Southpaw/5' 11"/170 lbs
Win %
67%
SLpM
2.6
Str Acc
51%
Str Def
36%
TD Avg
0.0
TD Def
81%
Sub Avg
1.4
Finish
67%

At a Glance

2.6
SLpM
51%
Str Acc
0.0
TD Avg
67%
Finish %
36%
Str Def
Roger Zapata "Viva" is a southpaw mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a well-rounded mixed martial artist. With a record of 4-2-0, the fighter boasts a 86% win rate across 7 pro contests, with a 67% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include elite 81% takedown defense.
Career Arc
9 fightspeak +6 · current +5

Skill Profile

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 39 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 68 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 98 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 21 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 76 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 98 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 25 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 67 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME39ACCURACY68KO POWER98TAKEDOWNS21TD DEFENSE76SUBMISSIONS98DURABILITY25ACTIVITY67
Fighter
UFC Avg
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IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 51% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 36% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 0% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 81% (UFC average 62%)0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
2.60-0.82 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
2.13-1.05 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
0.00-1.52 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
1.40+1.00 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (2.13)Landed (2.60)
0
+0.47

Wins by Method

67%Finish
KO/TKO467%
Submission00%
Decision233%
6 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (6)
4 KO
2 DEC
Losses (1)
1 KO

Recent Form (Last 5)

L
KO
W
Dec
W
KO
W
Dec
W
KO

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
2 of 9
KO/TKO Losses
1
Avg Fight Duration
1.7 rounds
Post-Loss Record
0-0
Fight History1 UFC + 8 pre-UFC
9 fights6W1L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
LShinsho Anzai
UFC Fight Night: Barnett vs Nelson
Sep 26, 2015KKO/TKO30:47
LOSS
Method
KO/TKO
Round
3
of 3
Time
0:47
Division
Welterweight
UFC Fight Night: Barnett vs Nelson
2015-09-26
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