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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Merritt

Orthodox Unknown
VS

Du Plessis

Switch Balanced
N/A Reach 76"
1.53 Strikes Landed/Min 5.18
66% Strike Defense 52%
N/A Takedowns/15Min 2.22
68% Takedown Defense 34%

Win Probability

Merritt
49%
Du Plessis
51%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

Striking Volume Du Plessis ▲
▲ Merritt Strike Defense
▲ Merritt Takedown Defense
Win Rate Du Plessis ▲

Style Matchup

Unknown VS Balanced

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

Merritt Tactics

Prospect

"Joe Merritt is a prospect with a limited record, but his striking metrics suggest he may be a skilled striker, although his grappling metrics are somewhat limited."

Du Plessis Tactics

Veteran

"Dricus Du Plessis is a well-rounded veteran fighter with a strong record and balanced skillset."

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