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Alpha Contender

VS

Bravo Contender

+/-1 Division Delta Restriction Enabled

Garcia

Orthodox Balanced
VS

Makhachev

Southpaw Combat sambo
70" Reach 70"
4.28 Strikes Landed/Min 2.45
61% Strike Defense 61%
3.22 Takedowns/15Min 3.1
77% Takedown Defense 91%

Win Probability

Garcia
50%
Makhachev
50%

Based on stats, win rate & tier

Key Advantages

▲ Garcia Striking Volume
Takedown Defense Makhachev ▲
Win Rate Makhachev ▲

Style Matchup

Balanced VS Combat sambo

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

Garcia Tactics

Contender

"Rafa Garcia's well-rounded skillset and impressive record make him a promising contender, but he needs to develop a more distinct style to stand out in the lightweight division."

Makhachev Tactics

Veteran

"Islam Makhachev is a grappling-heavy veteran with a strong career trajectory and well-rounded skills."

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