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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Kawaihae

Southpaw Striker
VS

Gaethje

Orthodox Striker
71" Reach 70"
2.83 Strikes Landed/Min 6.48
36% Strike Defense 51%
N/A Takedowns/15Min 0.33
100% Takedown Defense 74%

Win Probability

Kawaihae
48%
Gaethje
52%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

Striking Volume Gaethje ▲
Strike Defense Gaethje ▲
▲ Kawaihae Takedown Defense
Win Rate Gaethje ▲

Style Matchup

Striker VS Striker

"Striker vs Striker — High-octane standup battle expected. Reach, volume, and defensive footwork will separate these two."

Kawaihae Tactics

Prospect

"Canaan Kawaihae is a promising prospect with a high-volume striking style, but his grappling skills are non-existent."

Gaethje Tactics

Veteran

"Justin Gaethje is a veteran striker with a high-volume and aggressive style, and is considered one of the most exciting fighters in the lightweight division."

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