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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Popov

Switch Striker
VS

Nakamura

Southpaw Grappler
68" Reach 68"
3.63 Strikes Landed/Min 3.27
55% Strike Defense 63%
N/A Takedowns/15Min 2.58
45% Takedown Defense 100%

Win Probability

Popov
46%
Nakamura
54%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

Strike Defense Nakamura ▲
Takedown Defense Nakamura ▲
Win Rate Nakamura ▲

Style Matchup

Striker VS Grappler

"Striker vs Grappler — Classic MMA clash. If the fight stays standing, the striker holds the edge. Takedown defense will be decisive."

Popov Tactics

Prospect

"Grigory Popov is an aggressive striker with respectable volume and power, but vulnerable to takedowns and struggling with grappling."

Nakamura Tactics

Contender

"Rinya Nakamura is a skilled grappler and contender with a strong takedown game and submission threat, making him a formidable opponent in the 135lbs weight class."

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