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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Nurmagomedov

Orthodox Sambo
VS

Stephens

Orthodox Striker
72" Reach 71"
2.78 Strikes Landed/Min 3.15
65% Strike Defense 58%
1.25 Takedowns/15Min 1.11
88% Takedown Defense 62%

Win Probability

Nurmagomedov
54%
Stephens
46%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

▲ Nurmagomedov Strike Defense
▲ Nurmagomedov Takedown Defense
▲ Nurmagomedov Win Rate

Style Matchup

Sambo VS Striker

"Tactical wildcard matchup — Both fighters bring unique tools to the cage. Adaptability and game planning will be key."

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."

Stephens Tactics

Veteran

"A veteran striker with a high volume of strikes, Stephens has been a formidable opponent in the lightweight division for years."

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