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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Popov

Switch Striker
VS

Nurmagomedov

Orthodox Balanced
68" Reach 70"
3.63 Strikes Landed/Min 3.08
55% Strike Defense 55%
N/A Takedowns/15Min 0.86
45% Takedown Defense 63%

Win Probability

Popov
51%
Nurmagomedov
49%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

Reach Advantage Nurmagomedov ▲
▲ Popov Striking Volume
Takedown Defense Nurmagomedov ▲

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."

Popov Tactics

Prospect

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

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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