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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Velasquez

Orthodox Balanced
VS

Hughes

Orthodox Striker
77" Reach 77"
6.37 Strikes Landed/Min 3.95
57% Strike Defense 60%
5.13 Takedowns/15Min 0.71
85% Takedown Defense 45%

Win Probability

Velasquez
59%
Hughes
41%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

▲ Velasquez Striking Volume
▲ Velasquez Takedown Defense
▲ Velasquez Grappling Output
▲ 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."

Hughes Tactics

Veteran

"Jeff Hughes is a striker with decent numbers, but his grappling defense is a concern and his record suggests he's not a top-tier fighter."

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