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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Barnes

Orthodox Striker
VS

Nicolau

Orthodox Balanced
71" Reach 66"
0.57 Strikes Landed/Min 3.31
39% Strike Defense 65%
1.08 Takedowns/15Min 1.22
40% Takedown Defense 90%

Win Probability

Barnes
41%
Nicolau
59%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

▲ Barnes Reach Advantage
Striking Volume Nicolau ▲
Strike Defense Nicolau ▲
Takedown Defense Nicolau ▲

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."

Barnes Tactics

Journeyman

"James Barnes is a low-volume striker with mediocre numbers, and his grappling numbers are concerning, making him a tough matchup for most opponents."

Nicolau Tactics

Veteran

"Matheus Nicolau is a well-rounded veteran fighter with a long career and balanced skillset, but lacks a clear dominant style."

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