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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Shields

Orthodox Submission wrestling
VS

Means

Orthodox Balanced
72" Reach 75"
2.45 Strikes Landed/Min 5.04
56% Strike Defense 60%
2.83 Takedowns/15Min 1.14
35% Takedown Defense 64%

Win Probability

Shields
49%
Means
51%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

Reach Advantage Means ▲
Striking Volume Means ▲
Takedown Defense Means ▲
▲ Shields Grappling Output
▲ Shields Win Rate

Style Matchup

Submission wrestling VS Balanced

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

Shields Tactics

Veteran

"Jake Shields is a seasoned grappler with a strong ground game, but his striking defense and takedown accuracy have declined with age."

Means Tactics

Veteran

"Tim Means is a seasoned veteran with a strong striking game, but his grappling skills are limited, making him a gatekeeper in the welterweight division."

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