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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Mendes

Orthodox Wrestling
VS

Nurmagomedov

Orthodox Combat Sambo
66" Reach 69"
2.78 Strikes Landed/Min 3.86
67% Strike Defense 61%
4.13 Takedowns/15Min 4.03
100% Takedown Defense 79%

Win Probability

Mendes
49%
Nurmagomedov
51%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

Reach Advantage Nurmagomedov ▲
Striking Volume Nurmagomedov ▲
▲ Mendes Strike Defense
▲ Mendes Takedown Defense
Win Rate Nurmagomedov ▲

Style Matchup

Wrestling VS Combat Sambo

"Tactical wildcard matchup — Both fighters bring unique tools to the cage. Adaptability and game planning will be key."

Mendes Tactics

Elite

"Chad Mendes is an elite fighter with a strong grappling game, but his striking statistics are impressive as well, making him a well-rounded fighter."

Nurmagomedov Tactics

Elite

"Umar Nurmagomedov is an elite grappler with exceptional takedown skills and dominant wrestling, making him a top contender in the bantamweight division."

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