+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled
Rio
Orthodox Grappler
VS
Poirier
Southpaw Balanced
70" Reach 72"
1.68 Strikes Landed/Min 5.24
53% Strike Defense 52%
2.58 Takedowns/15Min 1.15
N/A Takedown Defense 64%
Win Probability
Rio
43%
Poirier
57%
Based on stats, win rate & tier
Key Advantages
— Reach Advantage Poirier ▲
— Striking Volume Poirier ▲
▲ Rio Grappling Output —
— Win Rate Poirier ▲
Style Matchup
Grappler VS Balanced
"Balanced vs Specialist — The well-rounded fighter can dictate where this fight takes place, forcing their opponent out of their comfort zone."
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."
Poirier Tactics
Veteran"Dustin Poirier is a battle-tested striker with a long history of success and a reputation for exciting fights."