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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Nishiura

Southpaw Balanced
VS

Nurmagomedov

Orthodox Combat Sambo
N/A Reach 69"
1.59 Strikes Landed/Min 3.86
57% Strike Defense 61%
N/A Takedowns/15Min 4.03
52% Takedown Defense 79%

Win Probability

Nishiura
40%
Nurmagomedov
60%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

Striking Volume Nurmagomedov ▲
Takedown Defense Nurmagomedov ▲
Win Rate Nurmagomedov ▲

Style Matchup

Balanced VS Combat Sambo

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

Nishiura Tactics

Veteran

"Akiyo Nishiura is a well-rounded veteran fighter with solid striking and grappling skills, but his defense is lacking, making him a mid-tier fighter."

Nurmagomedov Tactics

Elite

"Umar Nurmagomedov is an elite grappler with exceptional takedown skills and dominant wrestling, making him a top contender in the bantamweight division."

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