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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Yakovlev

Southpaw Grappler
VS

Stephens

Orthodox Striker
74" Reach 71"
1.74 Strikes Landed/Min 3.15
58% Strike Defense 58%
1.66 Takedowns/15Min 1.11
72% Takedown Defense 62%

Win Probability

Yakovlev
51%
Stephens
49%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

▲ Yakovlev Reach Advantage
Striking Volume Stephens ▲
▲ Yakovlev Win Rate

Style Matchup

Grappler VS Striker

"Grappler vs Striker — The grappler needs to close distance and secure takedowns early. The striker must keep it on the feet."

Yakovlev Tactics

Veteran

"A seasoned grappler with excellent takedown defense and submission defense, but often relies on low-volume striking."

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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