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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Nurmagomedov

Orthodox Sambo
VS

Kennedy

Orthodox Grappler
72" Reach 74"
2.78 Strikes Landed/Min 2.78
65% Strike Defense 62%
1.25 Takedowns/15Min 2.58
88% Takedown Defense 70%

Win Probability

Nurmagomedov
47%
Kennedy
53%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

Reach Advantage Kennedy ▲
▲ Nurmagomedov Takedown Defense
Grappling Output Kennedy ▲

Style Matchup

Sambo VS Grappler

"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."

Kennedy Tactics

Elite

"Tim Kennedy is a skilled grappler with excellent submission skills, but his striking skills are limited, making him vulnerable to knockouts."

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