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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Hughes

Switch Balanced
VS

Makhachev

Southpaw Combat sambo
73" Reach 70"
2.14 Strikes Landed/Min 2.45
53% Strike Defense 61%
2.95 Takedowns/15Min 3.1
35% Takedown Defense 91%

Win Probability

Hughes
49%
Makhachev
51%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

▲ Hughes Reach Advantage
Strike Defense Makhachev ▲
Takedown Defense 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."

Hughes Tactics

Elite

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

Makhachev Tactics

Veteran

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

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