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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Mendes

Orthodox BJJ
VS

Nurmagomedov

Orthodox Balanced
65" Reach 70"
2.42 Strikes Landed/Min 3.08
56% Strike Defense 55%
1.75 Takedowns/15Min 0.86
80% Takedown Defense 63%

Win Probability

Mendes
50%
Nurmagomedov
50%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

Reach Advantage Nurmagomedov ▲
Striking Volume Nurmagomedov ▲
▲ Mendes Takedown Defense
▲ Mendes Grappling Output

Style Matchup

BJJ VS Balanced

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

Mendes Tactics

Prospect

"Augusto Mendes is a prospect with a strong record, but his striking and grappling statistics are not impressive, making him a more balanced fighter."

Nurmagomedov Tactics

Veteran

"Said Nurmagomedov is a well-rounded veteran fighter with a long career and balanced skillset, but lacks a clear dominant style and has declined in recent years."

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