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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Kikuno

Orthodox Okinawan Kenpo Karate, Kyokushin Karate
VS

Nurmagomedov

Orthodox Balanced
66" Reach 70"
2.64 Strikes Landed/Min 3.08
61% Strike Defense 55%
1.88 Takedowns/15Min 0.86
76% Takedown Defense 63%

Win Probability

Kikuno
50%
Nurmagomedov
50%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

Reach Advantage Nurmagomedov ▲
Striking Volume Nurmagomedov ▲
▲ Kikuno Strike Defense
▲ Kikuno Takedown Defense
▲ Kikuno Grappling Output
Win Rate Nurmagomedov ▲

Style Matchup

Okinawan Kenpo Karate, Kyokushin Karate VS Balanced

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

Kikuno Tactics

Veteran

"Katsunori Kikuno is a veteran fighter with a solid record, and his grappling statistics suggest he may be one of the most dominant grapplers in the division."

Nurmagomedov Tactics

Veteran

"Said Nurmagomedov is a well-rounded veteran fighter with a long career and balanced skillset, but lacks a clear dominant style and has declined in recent years."

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