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Alpha Contender

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Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Starnes

Orthodox Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing, Greco Roman Wrestling, Judo, Taekwondo Running
VS

Pulyaev

Southpaw Striker
74" Reach 78"
2.71 Strikes Landed/Min 3.84
53% Strike Defense 55%
1.46 Takedowns/15Min 0.29
25% Takedown Defense 64%

Win Probability

Starnes
46%
Pulyaev
54%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

Reach Advantage Pulyaev ▲
Striking Volume Pulyaev ▲
Takedown Defense Pulyaev ▲
▲ Starnes Grappling Output
Win Rate Pulyaev ▲

Style Matchup

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing, Greco Roman Wrestling, Judo, Taekwondo Running VS Striker

"Tactical wildcard matchup — Both fighters bring unique tools to the cage. Adaptability and game planning will be key."

Starnes Tactics

Veteran

"Kalib Starnes is a veteran striker with solid skills, but his grappling game is a concern, particularly his takedown defense and vulnerability to submissions."

Pulyaev Tactics

Prospect

"Andrey Pulyaev is a prospect with a balanced skillset and moderate stats, showing promise in the middleweight division but needing more experience to develop."

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