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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Barnes

Orthodox Striker
VS

Taira

Orthodox Balanced
71" Reach 70"
0.57 Strikes Landed/Min 2.94
39% Strike Defense 47%
1.08 Takedowns/15Min 3.12
40% Takedown Defense 45%

Win Probability

Barnes
38%
Taira
62%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

Striking Volume Taira ▲
Strike Defense Taira ▲
Grappling Output Taira ▲
Win Rate Taira ▲

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."

Taira Tactics

Elite

"Tatsuro Taira is a well-rounded fighter with a strong record and decent striking and grappling skills, making him a formidable opponent in the bantamweight division."

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