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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Penn

Orthodox Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
VS

Semelsberger

Switch Balanced
70" Reach 75"
2.76 Strikes Landed/Min 3.77
56% Strike Defense 54%
1.19 Takedowns/15Min 1.01
74% Takedown Defense 45%

Win Probability

Penn
48%
Semelsberger
52%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

Reach Advantage Semelsberger ▲
Striking Volume Semelsberger ▲
▲ Penn Takedown Defense
Win Rate Semelsberger ▲

Style Matchup

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu VS Balanced

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

Penn Tactics

Veteran

"BJ Penn is a seasoned grappler with a strong submission game, but his striking defense and takedown accuracy have declined with age."

Semelsberger Tactics

Contender

"Matthew Semelsberger is a well-rounded fighter with a solid record, showcasing his ability to compete at a high level in the 170lbs division."

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