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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Nakamura

Southpaw Balanced
VS

Makhachev

Southpaw Combat sambo
73" Reach 70"
2.23 Strikes Landed/Min 2.45
58% Strike Defense 61%
1.65 Takedowns/15Min 3.1
63% Takedown Defense 91%

Win Probability

Nakamura
49%
Makhachev
51%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

▲ Nakamura Reach Advantage
Takedown Defense Makhachev ▲
Grappling Output Makhachev ▲
Win Rate Makhachev ▲

Style Matchup

Balanced VS Combat sambo

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

Nakamura Tactics

Elite

"Keita Nakamura is a top-level fighter with solid striking and grappling skills, making him a formidable opponent in the octagon."

Makhachev Tactics

Veteran

"Islam Makhachev is a grappling-heavy veteran with a strong career trajectory and well-rounded skills."

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