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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Makhachev

Southpaw Combat sambo
VS

Matthews

Orthodox Balanced
70" Reach 73"
2.45 Strikes Landed/Min 3.34
61% Strike Defense 60%
3.1 Takedowns/15Min 1.44
91% Takedown Defense 64%

Win Probability

Makhachev
54%
Matthews
46%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

Reach Advantage Matthews ▲
Striking Volume Matthews ▲
▲ Makhachev Takedown 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."

Matthews Tactics

Veteran

"Jake Matthews is a well-rounded veteran fighter with a long career and balanced skillset, but lacks a dominant striking or grappling style."

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