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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Burns

Orthodox Brazilian Jiu-jitsuSubmission wrestling
VS

Nurmagomedov

Orthodox Combat Sambo
73" Reach 69"
1.86 Strikes Landed/Min 3.86
41% Strike Defense 61%
2.94 Takedowns/15Min 4.03
66% Takedown Defense 79%

Win Probability

Burns
39%
Nurmagomedov
61%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

▲ Burns Reach Advantage
Striking Volume Nurmagomedov ▲
Strike Defense Nurmagomedov ▲
Takedown Defense Nurmagomedov ▲
Win Rate Nurmagomedov ▲

Style Matchup

Brazilian Jiu-jitsuSubmission wrestling VS Combat Sambo

"Tactical wildcard matchup — Both fighters bring unique tools to the cage. Adaptability and game planning will be key."

Burns Tactics

Prospect

"Herbert Burns is a promising grappler with a high takedown average and solid submission game, but needs to develop his striking to become a more well-rounded fighter."

Nurmagomedov Tactics

Elite

"Umar Nurmagomedov is an elite grappler with exceptional takedown skills and dominant wrestling, making him a top contender in the bantamweight division."

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