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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Makhachev

Southpaw Combat sambo
VS

Meng

Orthodox Balanced
70" Reach 73"
2.45 Strikes Landed/Min 3.4
61% Strike Defense 48%
3.1 Takedowns/15Min 1
91% Takedown Defense N/A

Win Probability

Makhachev
56%
Meng
44%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

Reach Advantage Meng ▲
Striking Volume Meng ▲
▲ Makhachev Strike Defense
▲ Makhachev Grappling Output
▲ Makhachev Win Rate

Style Matchup

Combat sambo VS Balanced

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

Makhachev Tactics

Veteran

"Islam Makhachev is a grappling-heavy veteran with a strong career trajectory and well-rounded skills."

Meng Tactics

Veteran

"Ding Meng is a seasoned veteran with a well-rounded skillset, but his stats don't particularly stand out in any one area, making him a tough but unremarkable opponent."

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