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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Melancon

Orthodox Striker
VS

Poirier

Southpaw Balanced
N/A Reach 72"
4.18 Strikes Landed/Min 5.24
64% Strike Defense 52%
2.02 Takedowns/15Min 1.15
66% Takedown Defense 64%

Win Probability

Melancon
50%
Poirier
50%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

Striking Volume Poirier ▲
▲ Melancon Strike Defense
▲ Melancon Grappling Output
Win Rate Poirier ▲

Style Matchup

Striker VS Balanced

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

Melancon Tactics

Veteran

"Brian Melancon is a veteran with a strong striking game, but his grappling skills are underdeveloped, with a low takedown average and no submissions."

Poirier Tactics

Veteran

"Dustin Poirier is a battle-tested striker with a long history of success and a reputation for exciting fights."

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