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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Bessette

Orthodox Striker
VS

Nurmagomedov

Orthodox Balanced
70" Reach 70"
4.36 Strikes Landed/Min 3.08
58% Strike Defense 55%
0.64 Takedowns/15Min 0.86
61% Takedown Defense 63%

Win Probability

Bessette
50%
Nurmagomedov
50%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

▲ Bessette Striking Volume
Win Rate Nurmagomedov ▲

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."

Bessette Tactics

Veteran

"Matt Bessette is a seasoned striker with a high volume of strikes, but his grappling skills are underdeveloped and leave him vulnerable to submission attacks."

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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