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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Mendes

Orthodox BJJ
VS

Nurmagomedov

Orthodox Combat Sambo
65" Reach 69"
2.42 Strikes Landed/Min 3.86
56% Strike Defense 61%
1.75 Takedowns/15Min 4.03
80% Takedown Defense 79%

Win Probability

Mendes
42%
Nurmagomedov
58%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

Reach Advantage Nurmagomedov ▲
Striking Volume Nurmagomedov ▲
Grappling Output Nurmagomedov ▲
Win Rate Nurmagomedov ▲

Style Matchup

BJJ VS Combat Sambo

"Tactical wildcard matchup — Both fighters bring unique tools to the cage. Adaptability and game planning will be key."

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

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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