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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Nakao

Southpaw Shooto, Boxing, Judo
VS

Poirier

Southpaw Balanced
N/A Reach 72"
0.53 Strikes Landed/Min 5.24
44% Strike Defense 52%
0.38 Takedowns/15Min 1.15
56% Takedown Defense 64%

Win Probability

Nakao
42%
Poirier
58%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

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

Style Matchup

Shooto, Boxing, Judo VS Balanced

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

Nakao Tactics

Veteran

"Jutaro Nakao is a seasoned veteran with a solid striking game, but his grappling skills are limited and often leave him vulnerable to takedowns."

Poirier Tactics

Veteran

"Dustin Poirier is a battle-tested striker with a long history of success and a reputation for exciting fights."

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