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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Barbosa

Orthodox Striker
VS

Poirier

Southpaw Balanced
70" Reach 72"
7.01 Strikes Landed/Min 5.24
52% Strike Defense 52%
N/A Takedowns/15Min 1.15
100% Takedown Defense 64%

Win Probability

Barbosa
59%
Poirier
41%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

Reach Advantage Poirier ▲
▲ Barbosa Striking Volume
▲ Barbosa Takedown Defense
▲ Barbosa Win Rate

Style Matchup

Striker VS Balanced

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

Barbosa Tactics

Elite

"Marcio Barbosa is a highly skilled and experienced striker with a strong record, making him a top contender in the division with a significant striking advantage."

Poirier Tactics

Veteran

"Dustin Poirier is a battle-tested striker with a long history of success and a reputation for exciting fights."

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