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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Kuivanen

Orthodox Balanced
VS

Makhachev

Southpaw Combat sambo
72" Reach 70"
2.27 Strikes Landed/Min 2.45
67% Strike Defense 61%
1.2 Takedowns/15Min 3.1
71% Takedown Defense 91%

Win Probability

Kuivanen
45%
Makhachev
55%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

▲ Kuivanen Reach Advantage
▲ Kuivanen Strike Defense
Takedown Defense Makhachev ▲
Grappling Output Makhachev ▲
Win Rate Makhachev ▲

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."

Kuivanen Tactics

Veteran

"A well-rounded fighter with a strong all-around game, Kuivanen excels in both striking and grappling, making him a formidable opponent in the cage."

Makhachev Tactics

Veteran

"Islam Makhachev is a grappling-heavy veteran with a strong career trajectory and well-rounded skills."

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