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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Rio

Orthodox Grappler
VS

Stephens

Orthodox Striker
70" Reach 71"
1.68 Strikes Landed/Min 3.15
53% Strike Defense 58%
2.58 Takedowns/15Min 1.11
N/A Takedown Defense 62%

Win Probability

Rio
46%
Stephens
54%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

Striking Volume Stephens ▲
▲ Rio Grappling Output
▲ Rio Win Rate

Style Matchup

Grappler VS Striker

"Grappler vs Striker — The grappler needs to close distance and secure takedowns early. The striker must keep it on the feet."

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."

Stephens Tactics

Veteran

"A veteran striker with a high volume of strikes, Stephens has been a formidable opponent in the lightweight division for years."

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