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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Rua

Orthodox Striker
VS

Cutelaba

Southpaw Grappler
76" Reach 75"
3.57 Strikes Landed/Min 4.23
54% Strike Defense 47%
2.01 Takedowns/15Min 3.76
49% Takedown Defense 75%

Win Probability

Rua
48%
Cutelaba
52%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

Striking Volume Cutelaba ▲
▲ Rua Strike Defense
Takedown Defense Cutelaba ▲
Grappling Output Cutelaba ▲

Style Matchup

Striker VS Grappler

"Striker vs Grappler — Classic MMA clash. If the fight stays standing, the striker holds the edge. Takedown defense will be decisive."

Rua Tactics

Veteran

"A veteran light heavyweight with a strong striking background, but struggling with grappling skills and defensive takedowns, often relying on aggressive striking to overwhelm opponents."

Cutelaba Tactics

Veteran

"Ion Cutelaba is a physical grappler with a strong wrestling background, but his striking skills are inconsistent and often leave him vulnerable to counterattacks."

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