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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Shibata

Orthodox Grappler
VS

Edwards

Southpaw Balanced
N/A Reach 74"
2.06 Strikes Landed/Min 2.6
53% Strike Defense 52%
0.49 Takedowns/15Min 1.25
53% Takedown Defense 63%

Win Probability

Shibata
39%
Edwards
61%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

Striking Volume Edwards ▲
Grappling Output Edwards ▲
Win Rate Edwards ▲

Style Matchup

Grappler VS Balanced

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

Shibata Tactics

Unknown

"Katsuyori Shibata's struggles in his career may be attributed to his below-average striking and grappling skills, making it tough for him to compete at a high level."

Edwards Tactics

Veteran

"Leon Edwards is a well-rounded fighter with a strong record, but his stats reveal a lack of dominance in any particular area, making him a consistent but unremarkable performer."

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