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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Cruz

Orthodox Striker
VS

Nurmagomedov

Orthodox Balanced
68" Reach 70"
3.91 Strikes Landed/Min 3.08
70% Strike Defense 55%
2.82 Takedowns/15Min 0.86
83% Takedown Defense 63%

Win Probability

Cruz
57%
Nurmagomedov
43%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

Reach Advantage Nurmagomedov ▲
▲ Cruz Striking Volume
▲ Cruz Strike Defense
▲ Cruz Takedown Defense
▲ Cruz Grappling Output
▲ Cruz Win Rate

Style Matchup

Striker VS Balanced

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

Cruz Tactics

Elite

"Dominick Cruz is a highly skilled and experienced striker with a strong record, but his grappling defense is a concern."

Nurmagomedov Tactics

Veteran

"Said Nurmagomedov is a well-rounded veteran fighter with a long career and balanced skillset, but lacks a clear dominant style and has declined in recent years."

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