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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Nurmagomedov

Orthodox Sambo
VS

Shahbazyan

Orthodox Balanced
72" Reach 75"
2.78 Strikes Landed/Min 3.8
65% Strike Defense 49%
1.25 Takedowns/15Min 1.62
88% Takedown Defense 66%

Win Probability

Nurmagomedov
48%
Shahbazyan
52%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

Reach Advantage Shahbazyan ▲
Striking Volume Shahbazyan ▲
▲ Nurmagomedov Strike Defense
▲ Nurmagomedov Takedown Defense

Style Matchup

Sambo VS Balanced

"Balanced vs Specialist — The well-rounded fighter can dictate where this fight takes place, forcing their opponent out of their comfort zone."

Nurmagomedov Tactics

Veteran

"Abubakar Nurmagomedov is a veteran fighter with decent striking metrics, but his grappling defense is a concern, making him a more one-dimensional fighter."

Shahbazyan Tactics

Elite

"Edmen Shahbazyan is a highly skilled and experienced fighter with a strong record, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level in the 185lbs division."

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