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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Liles

Orthodox Balanced
VS

Gaethje

Orthodox Striker
N/A Reach 70"
2.25 Strikes Landed/Min 6.48
65% Strike Defense 51%
2.5 Takedowns/15Min 0.33
N/A Takedown Defense 74%

Win Probability

Liles
46%
Gaethje
54%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

Striking Volume Gaethje ▲
▲ Liles Strike Defense
▲ Liles Grappling Output
Win Rate Gaethje ▲

Style Matchup

Balanced VS Striker

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

Liles Tactics

Veteran

"Donnie Liles is a well-rounded veteran with a strong grappling game and decent striking, but his career trajectory has been relatively stable with no significant upswings."

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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