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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Covington

Orthodox Grappler
VS

Matthews

Orthodox Balanced
72" Reach 73"
3.81 Strikes Landed/Min 3.34
54% Strike Defense 60%
3.64 Takedowns/15Min 1.44
68% Takedown Defense 64%

Win Probability

Covington
55%
Matthews
45%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

Strike Defense Matthews ▲
▲ Covington Grappling Output

Style Matchup

Grappler VS Balanced

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

Covington Tactics

Elite

"Colby Covington is a dominant grappler with a strong wrestling background and excellent takedown defense, making him a formidable opponent in the octagon."

Matthews Tactics

Veteran

"Jake Matthews is a well-rounded veteran fighter with a long career and balanced skillset, but lacks a dominant striking or grappling style."

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