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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Rio

Orthodox Grappler
VS

Puelles

Southpaw Grappler
70" Reach 72"
1.68 Strikes Landed/Min 1.54
53% Strike Defense 48%
2.58 Takedowns/15Min 3.29
N/A Takedown Defense 60%

Win Probability

Rio
44%
Puelles
56%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

Reach Advantage Puelles ▲
Win Rate Puelles ▲

Style Matchup

Grappler VS Grappler

"Grappler vs Grappler — Grinding, tactical war on the mat. Takedown accuracy and ground control will decide this one."

Rio Tactics

Journeyman

"Mike Rio is a grappler with a strong takedown game, but his striking is underdeveloped and his defense can be porous at times."

Puelles Tactics

Contender

"Claudio Puelles is a contender with a strong grappling game and moderate striking skills, making him a threat on the ground in the lightweight division."

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