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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Hughes

Switch Balanced
VS

Nelson

Switch Grappler
73" Reach 72"
2.14 Strikes Landed/Min 1.77
53% Strike Defense 48%
2.95 Takedowns/15Min 2
35% Takedown Defense 68%

Win Probability

Hughes
54%
Nelson
46%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

▲ Hughes Striking Volume
Takedown Defense Nelson ▲
▲ Hughes Win Rate

Style Matchup

Balanced VS Grappler

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

Hughes Tactics

Elite

"Matt Hughes is a legendary fighter with impressive striking and grappling numbers, cementing his status as a mixed martial arts icon."

Nelson Tactics

Veteran

"Gunnar Nelson is a skilled grappler with a strong submission game and solid wrestling skills, but his striking is not his strong suit."

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