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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Hughes

Switch Balanced
VS

Strickland

Orthodox Striker
73" Reach 76"
2.14 Strikes Landed/Min 6.04
53% Strike Defense 60%
2.95 Takedowns/15Min 0.71
35% Takedown Defense 76%

Win Probability

Hughes
47%
Strickland
53%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

Reach Advantage Strickland ▲
Striking Volume Strickland ▲
Strike Defense Strickland ▲
Takedown Defense Strickland ▲
▲ Hughes Grappling Output

Style Matchup

Balanced VS Striker

"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."

Strickland Tactics

Elite

"A dominant striker with a high volume of strikes, Strickland has been a top contender in the middleweight division, with a strong record and impressive performances."

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