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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Rua

Orthodox MMA, Muay thai, Brazilian jiu-jitsu
VS

Usman

Switch Balanced
N/A Reach 76"
2.48 Strikes Landed/Min 4.16
53% Strike Defense 55%
1.97 Takedowns/15Min 2.79
37% Takedown Defense 89%

Win Probability

Rua
43%
Usman
57%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

Striking Volume Usman ▲
Takedown Defense Usman ▲
Win Rate Usman ▲

Style Matchup

MMA, Muay thai, Brazilian jiu-jitsu VS Balanced

"Balanced vs Specialist — The well-rounded fighter can dictate where this fight takes place, forcing their opponent out of their comfort zone."

Rua Tactics

Veteran

"Murilo Rua is a well-rounded fighter with a strong grappling background and respectable striking numbers, but his career has been marked by inconsistency."

Usman Tactics

Veteran

"Kamaru Usman is a seasoned veteran with a well-rounded skillset, having competed at the highest level for many years."

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