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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Puelles

Southpaw Grappler
VS

Gaethje

Orthodox Striker
72" Reach 70"
1.54 Strikes Landed/Min 6.48
48% Strike Defense 51%
3.29 Takedowns/15Min 0.33
60% Takedown Defense 74%

Win Probability

Puelles
47%
Gaethje
53%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

▲ Puelles Reach Advantage
Striking Volume Gaethje ▲
Takedown Defense Gaethje ▲
▲ Puelles Grappling Output
Win Rate Gaethje ▲

Style Matchup

Grappler VS Striker

"Grappler vs Striker — The grappler needs to close distance and secure takedowns early. The striker must keep it on the feet."

Puelles Tactics

Contender

"Claudio Puelles is a contender with a strong grappling game and moderate striking skills, making him a threat on the ground in the lightweight division."

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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