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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Velasquez

Orthodox Balanced
VS

Lopes

Southpaw Striker
77" Reach 77"
6.37 Strikes Landed/Min 9.74
57% Strike Defense 45%
5.13 Takedowns/15Min N/A
85% Takedown Defense N/A

Win Probability

Velasquez
53%
Lopes
47%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

Striking Volume Lopes ▲
▲ Velasquez Strike Defense
▲ Velasquez Win Rate

Style Matchup

Balanced VS Striker

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

Velasquez Tactics

Elite

"Cain Velasquez is a well-rounded fighter with strong striking and grappling skills, evident from his high takedown average and accuracy."

Lopes Tactics

Prospect

"Arthur Lopes is a young and aggressive striker with a high volume of strikes, making him a promising prospect in the 234lbs division."

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