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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Sakuraba

Southpaw Catch WrestlingShoot Wrestling
VS

Du Plessis

Switch Balanced
N/A Reach 76"
1.26 Strikes Landed/Min 5.18
51% Strike Defense 52%
1.26 Takedowns/15Min 2.22
48% Takedown Defense 34%

Win Probability

Sakuraba
42%
Du Plessis
58%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

Striking Volume Du Plessis ▲
▲ Sakuraba Takedown Defense
Grappling Output Du Plessis ▲
Win Rate Du Plessis ▲

Style Matchup

Catch WrestlingShoot Wrestling VS Balanced

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

Sakuraba Tactics

Legend

"Kazushi Sakuraba is a legendary grappler with a well-rounded skillset and a storied career, but his age and wear-and-tear may be catching up to him."

Du Plessis Tactics

Veteran

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

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